I think it was seven years ago that I had my first glass of Joie Farm wine. It was their superb rose which remains one of my favorites to share with friends. Year in and year out I think their commitment to excellence makes Joie wines stand out. I recently tasted their 2013 Un-Oaked Chardonnay and once again … Read more
One Faith Vineyards Redefines Excellence in Canadian Winemaking South Okanagan Winery Releases Most Expensive BC Debut Vintage British Columbia’s First Growth wine is here. For more than two decades, the Okanagan Valley has been producing first-rate Bordeaux varietals. The goal of One Faith Vineyards is to build on this success and take it to the next level. … Read more
On “those lazy, hazy days of summer” as we watch the clouds sail across the skies so, too, in the Okanagan Valley you’ll find Black Cloud Pinot Noir on the move. After nine vintages with Township 7 Vineyards and Winery, Okanagan winemaker Bradley Cooper is making a move down the Naramata bench and bringing … Read more
Friday, July 18, channel your best “Great Gatsby” and sashay through the verdant grounds of the Linden Gardens in an “Evening of Effervescence” designed by Joy Road Catering. Download the Menu You won’t want to miss Joy Road’s inaugural and exclusive sparkling wine and food pairing event held in these idyllic gardens in Kaleden, … Read more
Naramata Winery Produces Two Special Stampede Bottles For the second year in a row, Naramata’s Serendipity Winery will be the only featured Canadian wine at the Calgary Stampede, part of its “10 Great Days, 10 Great Wines, 10 Great Stories” showcase. The “Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth” runs July 4-11 and two specially-labelled wines from Serendipity will be featured within … Read more
As if on cue, cooler spring days gave way to warmth in Osoyoos for the Slow Food Thompson Okanagan second annual Market of Taste. The warmth went beyond the Okanagan sun to the cheerful chatter and embraces as volunteers and vendors gathered to set up a farmer’s market-style street fair. It was staged on Main … Read more
This year at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival the question of what pairs best with oysters will be addressed in the second annual Oyster Wine Competition and the first Canadian Craft Beer & Oyster Pairing Competition. Winemakers and brewmasters have until April 17 to submit entries into the respective competitions that will be held at … Read more
It may be Spring but there’s still time for Warm Up to Winter – The Platinum Experience winery tours. This premium package developed by Okanagan Wine Country Tours (OWCT) allows you to take advantage of the slower season in the region’s wineries for a highly personalized tour in three of the premier estate wineries. … Read more