South Okanagan

One Week Later: Your Support Is Helping the Okanagan

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Pour for the Okanagan. Stand with our community. One week has passed since we launched our wildfire relief initiative, and we want to thank everyone who has supported the Okanagan community. The South Okanagan is open and welcoming visitors. Conditions are currently favourable, and the highway from Kelowna is fully open. We can’t wait to … Read more

Welcome Summer with Hester Creek

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Building on the last “Back to VQA” wines that were featured on MyVanCity we are pleased to present three more VQA wines that are perfect for summer. These three wines are all perfect as your summer companion. From just sitting on the deck. soaking in a lakeside view, to enjoying a BBQ on a hot … Read more

Summer at Kismet Estate Winery

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Kismet Estate Winery Moves From Vineyard to Table This Summer The South Okanagan estate heads into the season with new wines, Holi, live music nights, Manzil, and strong early growth across the family’s vineyards  Kismet Estate Winery heads into summer with the estate in full swing. The family-owned Oliver winery is pouring new 2025 wines, introducing … Read more

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Brings Back Summer Events

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Tinhorn Creek Brings Back Summer Events for 2026 with Music, Art, Wine and Unforgettable Okanagan Nights Tinhorn Creek is bringing people together again this summer with the return of its outdoor event series for 2026, transforming the winery into a destination for live music, creativity, exceptional wine, and memorable moments under open South Okanagan skies. … Read more

Vasanti Estate Winery New Releases

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This is your invitation to explore the new releases from Vasanti Estate Winery – where every bottle reflects their roots in the South Okanagan and their commitment to craftsmanship. Structured, cellar-worthy reds, each wine is estate-grown and thoughtfully made in small lots. Whether you are discovering Vasanti for the first time or returning for a … Read more

Kismet Estate Winery Expands Corporate Offerings

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Kismet Estate Winery Expands Corporate Offerings Ahead of Summer Accommodation Launch From custom wine labels and virtual tastings to team dinners, retreats, and overnight stays, Kismet and Manzil offer a distinctive way to gather Kismet Estate Winery is expanding its corporate hospitality offering for 2026, bringing together custom wine labels for client gifting and events, winemaker-led … Read more

Taste of Spring with Hester Creek Wines

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In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love What’s missing here is that in actual fact man’s and woman’s thoughts turn to thoughts of spring wine releases. Like these gorgeous offerings from Hester Creek Estate Winery. These wines are meant to be enjoyed now, whether you are sipping them on … Read more

Kismet’s Manpreet Dhaliwal is a BCBusiness 30 Under 30 Honouree

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Kismet Estate Winery’s Manpreet Dhaliwal Named to the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker recognized for leadership shaping Kismet’s next chapter in the South Okanagan Kismet Estate Winery announces that Head Winemaker Manpreet Dhaliwal has been named a BCBusiness 30 Under 30 honouree, recognizing British Columbia’s emerging leaders … Read more

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country pairs with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions for a night of Excellence

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Usually I like to dine twice at any restaurant before I write a review, but often this is not possible. This time it was my second time reviewing Ugly Duckling. The first time I had the honour of reviewing the exclusive L’Abattoir x | Ugly Duckling | Gastown Meets Chinatown last November. Two champions of … Read more