Written by Lesley Buxton High above Penticton, on the Naramata Bench overlooking Okanagan Lake, sits Red Rooster Winery, renowned for its award-winning wines, flair and down-home charm. Visitors here are guaranteed to be continually delighted. First of all, there’s the location. This winery boasts some of the best views in the area. One can see all […]
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RENOWNED FALL FESTIVITIES RETURN TO HESTER CREEK
Written by Amber Rae Bouchard As the vineyards turn to hues of fire and gold, and the growing season winds down, there is still so much for wine enthusiasts to anticipate in the Okanagan. Hester Creek Estate Winery is proud to offer a number of popular events, as well as new Bench Club exclusive wine releases […]
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT FALL WINE FESTIVAL
Written by David Wylie Celebrate the fall harvest by attending events at the biggest wine festival of the year — the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, now in its 39th year. Jessica Tkachuk, the marketing and PR manager with the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society, said there are almost 100 events to attend, including four signature ones. “It’s […]
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HOST AN ORGANIC EVENT AT SUMMERHILL PYRAMID WINERY
Written by Roslyne Buchanan Celebrate life and nature’s perfection at Summerhill Pyramid Winery while marking your special occasion – whether it’s a wedding, birthday, graduation or corporate event. How could we celebrate life with anything other than organic food and wines? Summerhill recently became the first winery in Canada to achieve B-Corporation Status (B Corp™ […]
New vintages to taste at Tinhorn Creek
Written by: David Wylie It’s time for new wine at Tinhorn Creek. The winery has put out many different award-wining wines, including its Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards produces about 40,000 cases each year from its harvest. All of Tinhorn’s wines evoke the unique terroir of the region: […]
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This issue’s cover captures one of those great shared experience. The trio that graces our fall 2019 Wine Trails cover, from left to right, are: Malgorzata Felker (mother, Maria Teschinsky (grandmother) and Stephanie Lemky (daughter) on a multi-generational wine tour. This is what they had to say about their wine touring experience: “We had a […]
Editor’s Note
Wine touring is one of the best ways to fully experience the wines of British Columbia, and there’s no better way to do it than with a wine tour company. There are plenty of options to choose from, ranging from buses loaded with wine lovers to specialty tours exploring barrel rooms and vineyards, and personalized […]
Red Rooster Winery: In Full Feather
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]