Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association’s ode to food & wine Pig Out Festival set for April 30th 2016 Celebrating its fifth year, the Pig Out festival offers a perfect way to herald the coming of the summer season in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. On Saturday April 30, Covert Farms will be the backdrop for the … Read more
Stewart Family Announces Purchase of Envolve Winery in Sonoma The acquisition of California’s prestigious Envolve winery by BC’s Stewart family is another indication of how Canadian wine culture is influencing the industry beyond our borders. The Stewart Family, owners of BC’s Quails’ Gate Winery and Sonoma County’s Lake Sonoma Winery have negotiated the purchase of Envolve … Read more
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country sparkles during the 2015 Winter in Wine Country Festival November 27-29 & December 4-6, 2015 Wrap up and join in the fun at the Winter in Wine Country Festival; two weekends of festive, family-friendly events in the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos. On Friday November 27 and Saturday November 28, Oliver’s … Read more
The Race is on for Half Corked Marathon Tickets Lottery opens November 17th for 18km run through Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Ready? Get set to grab your running shoes and your wine glasses because the race is on to register for tickets for the 2016 Half Corked Marathon. On November 17th at 9am, general … Read more
At the 2015 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, BC wineries took home an impressive amount of hardware. Mission Hill was, once again, recognized as Winery of the Year. It will come as no surprise to fans, that the top ten BC wineries this year, included: Mission Hill, Arrowleaf, Road 13, Church & State, C.C. … Read more
Described as a wandering harvest festival, FarmFolk CityFolk’s Okanagan Feast of Fields is the culinary event of the summer season. With almost 60 restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries scattered over the property of our host farm, Meadow Vista Artisan Farm Winery in southeast Kelowna, guests are free to wander, taste, sip and enjoy the experience. … Read more
TAP & BARREL RECOGNIZED FOR BEST RESTAURANT BC WINE LIST Tap & Barrel has been voted for having the Best Restaurant BC Wine List in the Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates Awards. The award validates Tap & Barrel’s commitment to a wine list dedicated exclusively to the wines of BC on tap – the only wine … Read more
Pig Out, enjoy a Primavera pasta feast and indulge in oysters in the vineyards Come to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country this spring and experience BC’s most eclectic food festivals. From a vineyard pig roast to an oyster extravaganza and the Half Corked Marathon’s winning combination of wine and running – there are plenty of fun times for … Read more
British Columbia events showcase “East meets West” Culinary Collaboration in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong It’s no secret that British Columbia, Canada boasts all kinds of delicious ingredients, outstanding wines, talented chefs and amazing natural beauty. British Columbia has long been a very popular destination for visitors from China, and increasingly residents of … Read more
Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout In case you haven’t heard the good news, Chef Rob Feenie has joined My VanCity and contributes recipes for Taste of Thursday from time to time. This week’s recipe is Grilled Scallops with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout. It sounds absolutely delicious doesn’t it? … Read more