Recently my wife and I visited two new-to-us wineries in West Kelowna. Each had appeared on my radar a year or two ago, but the opportunity for a visit never seemed to happen. Our first stop was at The Gallery, located at 2233 Witt Road, just off Gellatly Road. Perched on a scenic rise that … Read more
The Travel NOW to the Thompson Okanagan – On Us contest really delivers.
More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines.
Philanthropist Brent Marshal is extending a special dinner invite to Kelowna.
West Kelowna’s Grizzli winery is a large spacious venue with an inviting tasting bar and plenty of room for people to relax. The folks there have really embraced the arts with an impressive gallery featuring Canadian artists, as well as regular Friday concerts and outdoor movies. The concerts run from 4:30 to 6:30 with Happy … Read more
Niche Wine Company is set to launch a refillable growler program on August 1.
Welcome to Niche Wine farm! For the first time in over 10 years, we’ll be opening the farm gates and rolling up the winery doors.
“I have worked with Blumer many times through the years and these events always have quality surprises,” said Coyne. “The Crown & Thieves team are taking things to the next level with this one!”
2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Reserva Especial) Santa Rita 120 Valle Central, Chile $11.99 This value-priced wine over-delivers. Great for an everyday wine to keep in the fridge. Lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity. Aromas of lemon, honey, melon, fresh-cut grass, and hints of green apple and green beans on the nose. Good body with medium-plus body. … Read more
Deep, rich aromas of ripe fruit. Good colour and clarity. For such a young wine it has excellent body and distinctly mature flavours, mainly plum torte, followed by Red Delicious apples.