Why your grapes are changing colour right now. Earlier than ever, on the East Bench above Osoyoos. 9 days earlier than 2025 Right now, in vineyards across the Okanagan, something is happening that most wine drinkers never think about. The grapes are changing colour. Reds are turning from green to purple. It’s called veraison, and … Read more
Through quality, innovation and sustainability, Monte Creek Winery in the Thompson Valley is turning unique growing conditions into award-winning premium wines.¹ MyVanCity has long been fans of Monte Creek wines and these wines featured here are no exception. Although they have been categorized as summer wines, perfect to sipping, they are much more than that, … Read more
Blasted Church 3rd generation marks the renaissance of the Blasted Church brand with its focus on high-quality, expressive wines. This change to their new labels symbolizes the renewal and remaking. This renaissance is realised in the remarkable fruit they grow – from the Skaha Bench to Osoyoos – and how they farm them with intention, … Read more
At the foot of Anarchist Mountain in Osoyoos, just minutes from the Canada–U.S. border, sits Adega on 45th. Adega is the Portuguese word for a wine cellar or winery, an appropriate name for a winery that proudly celebrates its heritage while producing distinctly Okanagan wines. Many visitors drive past Adega on their way to Nk’Mip … Read more
Okanagan Wineries app v2.0 now with wildfire alerts & 210+ wineries Here is the latest update for the Okanagan Wineries app with the just released v2.0 with some big additions, including: – Real-time wildfire & evacuation alerts — active fires and evacuation orders shown right on the winery map so visitors can plan safe routes … Read more
Half Corked Marathon Weekend Event Line Up – Tickets Selling Fast From vineyard dinners to Finish Line celebrations, tickets to the run may be sold out but there is still something for everyone, May 28th to May 31st, 2026 The Half Corked Marathon returns to Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, with a host of festivities, winery … Read more
Pig Out Festival Returns with Guest Chef Dinner and new Pig Out Trails Wine Tour Three days of food and wine experiences in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, May 1st – 3rd, 2026 The Pig Out Festival, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country’s signature food and wine celebration, returns May 1st – 3rd, 2026 with a full weekend … Read more
My wife, Anita, had a meeting in Penticton recently, so I decided to make the most of the trip and take her to Evolve Sparkling House. I’d attended a media launch there in September and knew she’d be impressed by what this new winery has to offer. A quick call to Shelley, Evolves Wine … Read more
And the beat goes on. There’s a new kid on the block in Osoyoos. Well, sort of. Adega on 45th, a fixture in the South Okanagan since 2011, was founded by Maria Nunes and Fred Farinha after decades of family experience in tree-fruit farming. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Anarchist Mountain and perched on … Read more
Evolve Sparkling House was a pleasure to visit and its wines an absolute delight.