Explore your own backyard and travel south By Katie Truscott The team at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is gearing up for another stellar season down south. As the sun stays up longer and the weather warms, locals will likely be spending another season close to home, exploring their own backyard and tasting their way through the […]
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Red Rooster Winery: Sit, Sip and Slow Down
By Kim Foreman-Rhindress “The days of speed tasting are over,” exclaimed Red Rooster Winery’s VIP Manager Burke Ganton, “and we couldn’t be happier!” Located on an expansive property with lake and mountain views just down the road from the Penticton Sign, Red Rooster has shifted their focus to seated-only tastings that can happen indoors or […]
Welcome Spring at Adega on 45th Estate Winery
By Jenna Hickman Believe it or not, spring is quickly approaching and Adega on 45th Estate Winery is ready to welcome in the new season. Like its name suggests, Adega on 45th is located on 45th Street in Osoyoos, BC, in the heart of the southern Okanagan. Surrounded by desert and mountains, and dotted with […]
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Like Bud Break, Quinta Ferreira Gently Opens for the Season
By Roslyne Buchanan Taking its cue from Mother Nature, Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery has gently opened its doors on Black Sage Road for the season as warmth returns to Oliver. You are welcomed on the weekends as Quinta Ferreira continues to operate amid COVID-19 protocols designed for the safety of you and the winery team. […]
Four Shadows Vineyard – Penticton’s Rising Star Shines Brightly
By Kim Foreman-Rhindress It’s no longer the new kid on the block. Four Shadows Vineyard in Penticton has firmly established its position on the wine trail, winning 11 national and provincial awards since opening its tasting room in 2019. “All of our wines are made from our own grapes grown right here,” said owner Wilbert […]
On the Cover
Stephanie Stanley, winemaker at O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars, graces our cover this week. Like most wineries, the people who work there love their job, which makes our photographer, Faith Peters, job so much easier. This is what she had to say about her time at O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars. “It was such a pleasure working with winemaker […]
Recipe: Blueberry Bruschetta
Courtesy of Ampersand Distilling Company, Vancouver Island Blueberries: 1 pint blueberries 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar Lemon Chevre: 1 1/2 cups of chevre Zest and half of juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper Crostini: 1 baguette cut into rounds butter Garnish: Basil leaves Balsamic glaze Directions: Combine blueberries […]
From the Editor
Winter at the Wineries Here we are in the spring of 2021. Life may still contain a great deal of uncertainties, but there are a few things we know for sure. Viticulturists and winemakers have been busy over the winter. In the Vineyards Pruning usually begins in late November and can run into late January. […]
Recipe: Bamboo Cocktail
Photo and recipe courtesy of Ampersand Distilling Co. 2 oz Imperative Dry Vermouth 2 oz fino sherry (pale, dry) 2 dashes angostura bitters 3 dashes orange bitters Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into chilledcocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
CHEERS OKANAGAN TOURS: WHERE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME IS EVERY DAY
By Roslyne Buchanan Driven to consistently deliver exemplary experiences, Cheers Okanagan Tours is making once-in-a-lifetime events a regular occurrence for its customers. Every day you tour with Cheers, you’ll find the experience far from everyday. That’s why Cheers vaulted from 124th to 2nd ranking on TripAdvisor®. Family-owned and -operated, Cheers is celebrating its fifth anniversary […]
SUMMERHILL PRESENTS PEACE MEALS CHINESE CUISINE
By Roslyne Buchanan Summerhill Pyramid Winery presents Peace Meals: Organic Chinese Cuisine. Peace Meals came about because Summerhill scion Ezra Cipes loved the joy and pure pleasure of daddy-daughter date night with his daughter, Ruthie. When Tradition Chinese Cuisine owners Jeff Tian and Lanlan Wen announced their restaurant’s closure, Cipes didn’t want Kelowna (nor he […]
In Memoriam: George hanson
By Darcy Nybo George Hanson of Seven Stones Winery in the Similkameen Valley, passed away in early February. Anyone who ever visited Seven Stones and spent time with George left there feeling somehow rejuvenated. George was passionate about what he did and it showed in the wines he produced and how he treated guests at […]
The View Winery
Guided Hikes and Orchard Picnics Offer Unique and Memorable Experiences Active wine lovers looking for something unique will enjoy The View Winery’s popular Vineyard Experience. It was originally only offered to friends and VIPs, but owner Jennifer Molgat confided, “I was surprised by how much everyone loved these guided walks and knew it was something […]