What’s Happening at the View Winery & Vineyard
Wards Cider and The View Winery we continue to pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable and are committed to creating interesting and memorable experiences for our guests.
Gewurztraminer
Garagiste North – Sperling Vineyard Kelowna
It was with a touch of nostalgia that I participated in Garagiste North this year. The first time I attended this wine festival was at Kelowna’s Laurel Packinghouse in 2015, just as I was starting the BC Wine Trends blog. That weekend I started friendships with some passionate BC winemakers that actively support my blogging … Read more
Our #FavouriteThings – Summer Sipping with Quails’ Gate Gewürztraminer
This delightful Summer Sipping recommendation is a full bodied, flavourful, aromatic favourite – Gewürztraminer. This off dry German style wine is often suggested for a pairing with Asian or spicy foods. My personal favourite pairing is with strong flavoured cheeses like French camembert (Saint Albray or similar St. Andre), tomato based antipasti or a black olive … Read more
Whirlwind Okanagan Trip Wine Tasting Experiences – Meyer Family Vineyard
On our whirlwind Okanagan trip we prioritized our wine tasting experiences. You know it’s amazing what you can pack into two days if you have the right incentive. The right incentive for me is always the opportunity to taste the yummy wines of British Columbia and this recent trip was no exception. I am a huge … Read more
Quelle Surprise! Dostana Gewurztraminer 2012
Have you ever tried any wines from Kalala Organic Estate Winery? It is one of my favourite, and still fairly unknown, organic wineries located in West Kelowna. They try to show people that you can produce very good wines from organic grapes, at a reasonable price. One of their labels is called “Dostana”, which means “friendship,” and … Read more
Earliest ever harvest at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Warm weather brings earliest ever harvest to Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards celebrate a successful 2015 vintage Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is raising a glass to the end of its earliest ever harvest, which began on August 28 with Pinot Gris and ended October 16 with Cabernet Sauvignon. A mild winter saw bud break … Read more