With its industrial architecture and sleek design, the striking architecture of Black Hills Estate Winery’s Wine Experience Centre has been a landmark in the Southern Okanagan for a decade. Surrounded by Black Hills’ vineyards, and offering panoramic views of the valley, the Wine Experience Centre provides guests with the quintessential winery experience. Constructed to reflect […]
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Celebrate Winter at Peak Cellars
The snow blankets the valley, and the clouds settle in. Welcome to the Okanagan winter. While some people might not look forward to the season, Peak Cellars is offering cozy experiences for everyone to enjoy. Overlooking Okanagan Lake in Lake Country, Peak Cellars is the perfect place to bring a little spark to your weekday […]
Recipe: Mulled Wine
Courtesy of Bernice Louie Indigenous World Winery 2 bottles of Hee-Hee-Tel-Kin Red Blend 500 ml water 5 cm chunk of ginger 4 apples, chopped 2 lemons, zest and juice 1 litre bottle ginger ale 4 cinnamon sticks Put all ingredients into a large pot. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Turn down and let […]
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SUMMERHILL’S EXTRAORDINARY ORGANIC HOLIDAY DINING
As the holiday season inspires social gatherings, Summerhill Pyramid Winery presents culinary specials created to connect people, food and wine. Jack Frost High Tea Add sparkle to your weekend with Summerhill’s Sparkling High Tea, offered every Friday and Saturday with booking times at 12 noon, 1 or 2 pm. A complimentary glass of Cipes Brut […]
SPIRITS OF THE SEASON AT OKANAGAN SPIRITS
As holiday giving swings into season, an exciting array of tasty adult gifts awaits at Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery (BC’s Christmas Distillery Gift-House). The selection starts with the spirited Holiday Advent Calendar, which offers 12 days of delights in sought-after craft spirits including the exclusive Laird of Fintry. “Our Advent Calendar is super fun in […]
On the Cover
Robert and Bernice Louie were gracious enough to let us shoot this cover at their Tee Pee at Indigenous Winery in West Kelowna. Our photographer, Faith Peters, was thrilled with how everything turned out. The weather was perfect, and Robert and Bernice were so photogenic, it was hard to choose which photo to use for […]
You Had Me at Merlot
Hamish Melrose Following on from their recent success at the All Canadian Wine Championships, Wilbert and Joka Borren of Four Shadows Winery are celebrating again. This time it’s their fabulous Merlot collection making the headlines. Working with consulting winemaker Pascal Madevon, the Four Shadows 2019 Merlot collection was awarded gold medals in the WineAlign National […]
There’s a Wine for Everyone at Red Rooster
Located on Naramata Bench Road in the Southern Okanagan, Red Rooster Winery offers spectacular views that make you feel like you’re on a European getaway. An Okanagan Landmark Matching the freshly fallen snow, the white painted estate is as much of a landmark due to its longstanding presence, as it is a hallmark of the […]
Winter Brings Fondue Fun to The View
There is a wine or cider for every occasion and a sip for every season. While some wineries are forced to close to the public after the summer crowds subside, at the View Winery and Wards Cider in Kelowna, winter just means a change of pace. The tasting room and shop remain open seven days […]
WINTER IN DESTINATION OSOYOOS IS A WARM HUG
A jewel in the South Okanagan, Osoyoos invites you to Canada’s desert and the warmest welcome in any season. While things slow down a bit in winter, the friendly, quiet and relaxed atmosphere makes it a great time to visit and experience the region like a local. Snow-blanketed vineyards and cozy tasting rooms at wineries […]
From the Editor
Winter Wines It’s been one heck of a year for BC wine growers and producers. From fires to floods, droughts to windstorms, Mother Nature has been chaotic to say the least. That hasn’t stopped BC’s steadfast wineries. In fact, they released some fabulous vintages just in time for the winter wine season. It’s not only […]
HOLIDAY READY AT QUINTA FERREIRA
Prepare for holiday entertaining or gift giving by snapping up Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery’s mixed case. This 12-bottle compilation discounted at $250 offers options in food pairing or selecting a favourite wine for your gift recipient. The Home Essential Variety Package includes three each of Viognier, Oaked Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Ship a case […]
Brighten up the Winter Season at Tinhorn Creek
Spend a cozy afternoon taking in the scenic view of the snow-covered Southern Okanagan while sipping on a glass of heart-warming reserve Cabernet Franc and sharing a scrumptious charcuterie board, at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. Perched on the Golden Mile Bench in Oliver, Tinhorn Creek offers 180-degree views of the heart of the Okanagan’s (arguably Canada’s) […]