Black Market Wines

  I ventured down to Kaleden and dropped in at Black Market on their last open day of 2023.  “This is usually just an extra day to say thanks to all their supporters in the local community as well as to those nearby who like to show off to visiting holiday friends,” said owner Rob … Read more

The Heart of Wine Country | Milestones for Two Wineries

You Won’t Want to Miss It! Congratulations Blasted Church Winery! This many times over award-winning winery is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a big party. Come dance and drink and EAT! Chef John Burke is preparing some particularly tasty celebratory dishes. This is a not-to-be missed event. Get your tickets soon. Are you familiar with … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2019 Tapestry Little Straw West Kelowna, BC $16.00 This white blend is pale lemon yellow with medium-light intensity.  Peach, pear, citrus, floral and honey notes on the nose.  Good balance.  Pleasing fruit on the palate followed by a delicate medium finish.  At only 12.4 ABV, this is a lovely picnic or patio wine.   2020 … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews from @Sam_WineTeacher

Starting the new year off with some great recommendations from Sam.

Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2019 – Guest Post from Julian Park

Yields were down but the quality of the fruit was excellent. The winemakers expect 2019 to produce delicious lower alcohol, bright acidity wines. This first article highlights the harvest for the Okanagan Valley and Shuswap Regions of British Columbia.

Divine to Golf Nine in South Okanagan

  When you’re balancing golf with life’s other activities and the hours needed for an 18-hole championship round aren’t available, it’s divine to do nine. Happily, in the South Okanagan, you’ll find several fun nine-hole options. While peak season is waning, there’s time to catch a few rounds now and plan your strategy for next … Read more

Explore the Okanagan’s many facets – come hell or high water

If ever there was a time to remind us of the many facets of the Okanagan, the flooding of some of our beaches and properties is it. Long gone – if they ever existed – are the days when all the Okanagan had to offer was “Beaches and Peaches” as a popular tourism tag promised. Clearly, … Read more

BC Pinot Noir Celebration 2015 @Sam_WineTeacher

If you are a fan of BC wines, this wine fest is one of the highlights of the year. If you are a pinot noir freak, then this is THE best wine celebration of the year, hands down. The third annual BC Pinot Noir Celebration was held in August in Kaleden, BC. Kaleden is a small … Read more

Join Joy Road Catering to make Linden Gardens pop

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

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