Winethusiast Club Update
Early bird, discounted tickets are on sale for Winethusiast Club members to OWFS Signature Events! We are proud to be bringing you 3 fantastic Signature Events for all types of wine lovers!
Kelowna
#ThisWineThatDish | Frind Riesling | Fettucini with Asparagus Pesto
The wine needed to be able to handle the earthy, sweetish combination of the asparagus pesto and lightly cooked asparagus tips, as well as stand up to the distinct lemon flavour.
BC’s Largest and Most Prestigious Wine Competition Returns to Kelowna
On September 8-11, the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society will once again hold the BC Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards at Manteo Resort in Kelowna. As the premier wine judging competition in BC, this event provides the opportunity for all licensed BC wineries to have their best wines judged by a highly esteemed industry panel.
Large-scale mural adds splash of colour to downtown architecture
Students from UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program are once again working to create a mural in downtown Kelowna. 10 students are participating with Instructor David Doody and his partner, UBCO Teaching Assistant Jorden Doody, to create a new mural at 1358 St. Paul Street.
#ShiptoSip 2021 with Frind Estate Winery
A wine that comes with a special offer, very limited quantities left though, so act soon. As well as a new spring release. Here then are two excellent offerings for your sipping pleasure to #wineonline…
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Tantalus
The Chardonnay is a newly released vintage and of course you can never go wrong with the Pinot Noir. Think turkey!
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Wild Goose Vineyard & Winery
Definitely always on my #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions list that I “personally recommend”.
Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2020
With thanks to Julian Park, BC Wine Trends for sharing this article. The 2020 harvest in British Columbia was a replay of 2019. With another February freeze causing bud damage and low yields. A very early October cold snap and snowfall caused harvest challenges. When the crush was completed, and although the yields were down … Read more
Wine Touring in 2020 with @Sam_WineTeacher
For me, the best quote came from Joy Sterling, “Bubbles are comfort wine.” I totally agree and this serves as a good reminder to buy more BC Bubbles as we are so very lucky to have so many great ones to choose from.
Poetry on a Plate: a pop up dinner at Bright Jenny Coffee
Join me for another night of edible storytelling on Sunday, September 27 in the courtyard at Bright Jenny Coffee (Kelowna) Poetry on a Plate. This time, each of the seasonally-inspired 4-courses will be garnished by original food-based poems by Aman Dosanj.