Written by: Lesley Buxton As its name implies, Red Rooster is a rare bird. The celebrated winery renowned for its down-home hospitality, award-winning wines and killer views of Okanagan Lake is definitely distinct in all the best ways. Heads up folks, things are about to get even better. This June, Penticton’s Smuggler’s Smokehouse is coming […]
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Award-Winning Riesling By Crescent Hill Is Cristal’s Fault
Written by: Roslyne Buchanan Double Gold recipient at the 2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition and Silver medalist at the Los Angeles International Wine Packaging Design Competition 2018, Cristal’s Fault Riesling sports a crooked label and a cheeky backstory. Clues to the reason why this Riesling got its name from a wine filter called Cristal can […]
97 South Song Sessions Songwriters Festival
Written by: Lesley Buxton When it comes to making great pairings, iconic wine writer Karen MacNeil advises in her opus, The Wine Bible, to always “pair great with great.” This philosophy has definitely been adopted by Robin Ott, president of 97 South Holdings Inc., the company behind the Okanagan’s newest festival. The festival matches celebrated award-winning […]
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On the Cover
Summertime, smiles and great wine! This issue’s cover photo was taken at Blackwood Lane on the South Langley Wine Trail in the Fraser Valley. In the photo are: (left to right) Carlos Lee, President, CEO, Winemaker, Blackwood Lane; Darci Steffins, Capulet Properties Partner, Angell Hasman & Associates; Carolyn Glazier, Capulet Properties Partner, Angell Hasman & […]
Tinhorn Celebrates 25 years
Written by: David Wylie Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is celebrating its Silver Anniversary. For 25 years the winery has focused on growing the best grapes, making great wine and having fun whenever possible. Kenn and Sandra Oldfield and Bob and Barb Shaunessy started Tinhorn in 1993 with a couple of barrels in a basement and a few […]
Editor’s Note
We’ve always known BC wines were delicious and unique. Many a local and visitor have become accustomed to certain flavours, aromas and mouth feels of wines from specific areas in the province. And while wine drinkers know that several of the Okanagan’s wine growing areas produce distinctive wines, now the government of British Columbia has […]
On the Cover
Our cover this month features Executive Chef Maurice Desharnais on the balcony outside of Gray Monk’s new restaurant, The Lookout. Descharnais moved to the Okanagan from Niagara on the Lake and has created a new European-inspired, seasonal farm-to-table menu. He is a 20-year culinary veteran, and is excited to take the helm at The Lookout. […]
Make the Time to Taste BC’s Flavours
This issue is loaded with great things to do, places to go and things to see. The wine industry has morphed so many times over the years, it is hard to imagine a time when things weren’t as much fun as they are now. Once upon a time, not so long ago, wine touring in […]
Escape the Daily Grind with a Picnic in the Neopolitan Gardens of Ciao Bella Winery
Written by: Blake Allen You don’t have to board a plane to visit Europe; sometimes you can stumble into little pieces of it hidden right here at home. If you escape the traffic along Highway 97 and take a pleasant drive along the quaint little farms of Glencoe Road, you’ll find yourself at an authentic patch […]
The Whole Truth by RauDZ
Written by: Roslyne Buchanan As the line creeps higher on thermometers and spring unfolds her joyous features, who doesn’t want to head to a wonderful patio for a front-row seat? The restaurants of RauDZ Creative Concepts have always had a focus on fresh, local and comfortable, and that approach is extended to patios apropos to each […]
Restaurant with a View – The Lookout Restaurant at Gray Monk is a modern farm-to-table bistro
Written by: David Wylie Gray Monk’s restaurant has a fresh look — and an even fresher menu. The unbeatable view of vineyards and Okanagan Lake remains front and centre, and its new name reflects that: The Lookout Restaurant at Gray Monk. “There are very few places where you can get this kind of experience,” said […]
Music to Your Ears at Tinhorn Creek
Written by David Wylie Great wine and a live concert are the perfect pairing. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards knows this first-hand. The Oliver winery is well known for its popular summer Canadian Concert Series. Performances are under the stars in a spectacular outdoor amphitheater. It’s a one-of-a-kind venue and Tinhorn Creek handpicks some of the […]
“Rare Gems” Hit the Market on the Fraser Valley Wine Trail
Written by: Lesley Buxton The Fraser Valley is emerging as British Columbia’s newest wine region and partners Carolyn Glazier and Darci Steffins of Capulet Properties | Angell Hasman & Associates believe the time is now for savvy industry investors to establish a Fraser Valley operation. “The Fraser Valley could be the next Napa Valley of 50 […]