Azhadi Vineyards opens year-round Persian-inspired winery and restaurant

Azhadi Vineyards brings wine, food and Persian culture to the Kelowna wine scene Quality craftsmanship and warm hospitality are cornerstones of family-run winery The much-anticipated Azhadi Vineyards has opened its multi-level gravity flow winery, welcoming guests for a food, wine and cultural experience like no other in the Okanagan. Featuring exquisite wines, a year-round restaurant … Read more

Gather: A Delicious Collision of Cultures

Located just steps from several of downtown Kelowna’s most popular venues, Gather offers the perfect pre-show dining experience. Blending Italian and Korean influences, the restaurant presents a unique culinary adventure that’s both surprising and satisfying. My wife and I dropped in for dinner before a concert, intrigued by the fusion concept. The evening began with … Read more

Kelowna’s Grant Bronconnier is Canada’s Top Young Sommelier

KELOWNA’S GRANT BRONCONNIER IS CANADA’S TOP YOUNG SOMMELIER Grant’s next stop is the International Young Sommelier Competition in Geneva Switzerland this September! Four candidates selected in regional competitions from across Canada – Gabriella Desbiens-Richard (Montreal); Junxing (James) Li (Toronto); Paige Jasper (Winnipeg) and Grant Bronconnier (Kelowna) – recently competed in Calgary at the Chaîne des … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Under The Chandelier (White Blend) The Gallery West Kelowna, BC $25.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Apple, citrus, white peach, honeysuckle, and melon on the nose.  Good balance.  Fresh and fruity on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose.  A medium-plus finish.  This is a lovely après dinner wine or luncheon wine, … Read more

Travel Now to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us! ~ Regional Tourism Contest Features $10,000 Cash Travel Incentive and Prizes

The Travel NOW to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us contest really delivers.

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2020 Blanc de Blancs Sandhill Kelowna, BC $34.90 This is Sandhill’s first venture into sparkling wine production.  Sydney Valentino can be mighty proud of her debut traditional method bubble.  It has been a three-year project that was kept under wraps until its release.  The chardonnay grapes for this wine came from the Naramata Bench and … Read more

Festival of Trees at Mission Hill Family Estate Returns November 25

Mission Hill Family Estate is getting ready to light up the holiday season with Festival of Trees, a magical winter wonderland and wine tasting benefitting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF).