Part 3: Mission Hill Tour After our luncheon at CedarCreek, we were on our way to scenic Mission Hill, one of the cornerstones of the Okanagan wine industry. Anthony von Mandl purchased the struggling Golden Valley winery in 1981 and renamed it Mission Hill. The winery itself dates back to 1966, but von Mandl’s vision … Read more
The second stop on our Visa Infinite Wine Tour: A Day in Okanagan Wine Country was lunch at CedarCreek Estate Winery. CedarCreek is practically next door to Martin’s Lane, but the experience is quite different. Our lunch was prepared by Executive Chef Neil Taylor, whose cooking at Home Block Restaurant is built around local, seasonal … Read more
The Visa Infinite Okanagan Wine Tasting Tour brought a small group together in Kelowna for a day.
First and foremost we are wine lovers! The Académie du Vin Library was founded by Steven Spurrier and friends, dedicated to publishing the finest wine writing of the past, the present and the future. The story behind the name came from Steven’s days in Paris in the 1970s, when he began running wine appreciation courses … Read more
Visitors and locals alike are encouraged to Sip, Smile and Stay Awhile.
Visitors are encouraged to book well in advance as daily numbers are limited.
Summerland’s Haywire Winery has developed a ‘Certified Local’ program.
Not only is the winery a dream of an experience, the wines are so worth the trip.
An A Team doesn’t just happen. We put dedication, loyalty and passion first. It’s a winning combination.
