Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s flagship event recognized in national awards Oliver Osoyoos Wine Association’s Half Corked Marathon has been shortlisted for a Canadian Tourism Awards as a finalist for the Metro Toronto Convention Center Event of the Year. “We take great pride in the Half Corked Marathon, our flagship event of the year and … Read more
After the wildfires, clear skies and an early harvest for the Oliver and Osoyoos wineries. It’s time to plan a get-away to wine country. The Oliver Osoyoos wineries had a close call on Friday August 14th, after two fires started by lightening were fueled by a huge wind storm. Thanks to the … Read more
2011 was not a warm year in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. In fact, it may have been the coolest vintage in recent memory. We had a cold, wet spring which delayed bud break and flowering on the vines, forcing grape growers to significantly thin their crops. Fortunately for us local wine lovers, Mother Nature … Read more