Opened eight years ago, Festina Lente Estate Winery has expanded five times, evidence its modern approach to making mead is well received. In addition to its popularity with its visitors and Wine Club members, Festina Lente mead is capturing the attention of noted wine critics such as Anthony Gismondi, who was surprised by its elegance. […]
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Sip & Savour at Nk’Mip Cellars, North America’s First Indigenous-Owned Winery
A partnership between Arterra Wines Canada and the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America. They planted their first vineyards in Oliver in 1968. Through partnerships that developed over the years, the OIB added more and more acres of vines. At one point, they accounted for 25% of […]
Barrel Tasting: A Unique Experience
While good wine takes time, many wine tasters love to taste the wine straight from the barrel. Tasting wine directly from the barrel gives the winemaker a chance to educate the tasters, and it gives the tasters a new appreciation for what it takes to create a great wine. Many wineries offer barrel tasting to […]
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Sustainable Summer Sips
Rich in natural beauty, the Osoyoos region is home to many wineries that make it their mission to be good stewards of the land. Here are five sustainably farmed wineries to visit in the Oliver-Osoyoos wine region. LaStella Winery Situated at Osoyoos Lake, LaStella’s vineyards produce grapes that are crafted into wines named after Italian […]
Unbounded Beauty and Award-Winning Wines and Ciders are Minutes Away in the Similkameen Valley Wine Region
The Similkameen Valley is almost like a secret garden right under your nose, if it weren’t already considered by some wine experts such as Anthony Gismondi (Vancouver Sun) as the “rising star among the BC wine regions.” The Similkameen is one of BC’s nine officially designatedwine regions. The Similkameen is captivating and awakens visitors and […]
Cocktail Recipe: Pearple Lavender
Recipe courtesy of @the.secondshot via Okanagan Spirits 30 ml Evolve Gin 30 ml Okanagan Spirits Pear Brandy 20 ml lemon 10 ml Lavender syrup Taboo Absinthe rinse Shake all ingredients, except the Absinthe, into an ice-filled shaker. Glass prep: swirl a splash of Absinthe into a fancy glass and then pour out. Strain the shaker […]
Cocktail Recipe: Okanagan Bird
Recipe courtesy of Okanagan Spirits 2 oz BRBN bourbon-style Whisky 1 oz Amaro Classico 2 oz Pineapple juice ½ oz Calamansi Lime Syrup Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker and shake. Pour into a glass. Enjoy because summer is still here
From the Editor
Cooking with Wine Cooking with wine has a very long and interesting history. The great Julia Child once said “Wine is one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of life. As you get older you shouldn’t waste time drinking bad wine.” Most of us can’t name many dishesfamous for including wine as an ingredient. There’s […]
Culmina’s Reputation Spreads Through Word of Mouth
Culmina Family Estate Winery is known for its fine wines and rich founders’ history. Maryke Vandermarel, Visitor Experience Manager at Culmina, said the winery’s reputation spreads quickly through word of mouth. “Those who visit and taste the classically-styled wines share their experience with friends and family leading to more visitors, based on recommendations.” Many winery […]
Upcoming Events
As summer slowly turns into early fall, there are still dozens and dozens of enjoyable events happening in our area. Kelowna Don’t miss Kelowna Made 2023, on August 26, at various locations around the city. Events take place at City Park from 9 am to 7 pm, Kerry Park from 4 pm to 10:30 pm […]
Invest some time into Laughing Stock Vineyards
Laughing Stock Vineyards has cultivated a reputation as a serious winery with a lighthearted attitude. “We’ve been here almost 20 years, so we do have quite a good following,” said sommelier and winery manager Sebastien Lafortune. Located on the Naramata Bench, the winery has an intimate atmosphere with outdoor seating for about a dozen. “The […]
Imagine Al Fresco Dining and Takeout
The fabulous new gourmet organic dining at Kelowna’s Summerhill Pyramid Winery is now open and better than ever with the return of full table service. John Lennon’s “IMAGINE” vision is personified by an array of dishes including Japanese and Indian cuisine. Every one of their hundreds of seats provides a breathtaking environment and view you’ve […]
Sparkle and Shine
It’s the season to sparkle and shine. The sun is shining and we have a huge selection of sparkling wine to choose from, right here in B.C. While we’ve been growing wine grapes in B.C. since the mid-nineteenth century, it’s only been since the latter half of the 20th century that B.C. expanded its wine-making […]