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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Crack Into Adventure This Spring with Recline Ridge
Written by: Amber Rae Bouchard A fresh spring season in the Okanagan means it’s time to stop hibernating with some full-bodied Bordeaux blends and opt for something fresh and adventurous to fill our wine glasses. Recline Ridge Winery has just the solution! Located in the Shuswap, Recline Ridge exists outside of the hustle and bustle […]
Black Hills Winery Welcomes Winemaker Ross Wise to the Team
Written by: Katie Truscott Black Hills Winery welcomes the fiercely talented Ross Wise to the fold as lead winemaker. Ross brings over 16 years of unique and broad wine experience to Black Hills. Big Goals, Big Moves The fairytale-like wine journey of Ross Wise is inspiring and impressive. Ross grew up on a sheep farm […]
Benvenuto – New Chef at Terrafina
Written by: Roslyne Buchanan It’s fitting to say welcome in Italian to Chef James Hanna, who RauDZ Creative Concepts has announced will be leading the culinary team at Terrafina at Hester Creek this season.Passionate about eating and cooking Italian food, Chef Hanna promises a focussed Italian approach to the menu. Fresh, local cuisine expressed with […]
Come Celebrate a Quarter Century with Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
This summer, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards celebrates 25 years of achievement, quality and innovation. Established in 1994 when the wine scene in Oliver was still in its infancy, Tinhorn Creek grew alongside the region, quickly gaining the reputation as a pioneer in the BC wine industry. This past quarter century, the South Okanagan wine region has flourished […]
Capulet Properties Takes Luxury Real Estate to New Heights!
Award-winning wine sales continue to climb, according to Statistics Canada, and home-turf advantage goes far in luxury products. For wineries and winery investors poised to expand their market, purchasing Okanagan and Lower Mainland locations may be the next step. If so, it makes sense to tap into Capulet Properties’ experience in luxury sales and […]
For Those Seeking a Road Less Taken
Originally from the Okanagan Valley, the Ratzclaffs have found lasting passion at Recline Ridge in the Tappen Valley outside Salmon Arm. The Ma’n’Pa outfit consistently produces outstanding expressions of aromatic wines. The 10–acre estate features the cool-climate varietals Ortega, Madeleine Angevine, Madeleine Sylvaner, Optima, Foch, and Siegerrebe. The portfolio also incorporates locally grown features such […]