As the air becomes crisper, and the leaves start to turn from their lush green to vibrant red and golden yellow, Black Hills Estate Winery offers the perfect setting to take in the Okanagan’s picturesque landscape. Located at 4190 Black Sage Road in Oliver, BC, Black Hills Estate Winery is nestled amongst the vineyards, overlooking […]
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Salt Spring Kitchen Co.
The perfect accompaniment to every one of your meals Melanie Mulherin is a virtuoso when it comes to flavour. From blueberry and basil to raspberry and habanero, to morita, espresso and chipotle hot sauce, her combinations are creative and, above all, delicious. Mulherin started Salt Spring Kitchen Co. at Salt Spring Island’s renowned Saturday farmer’s […]
A Brief History of the BC Wine Industry
While Wine Trails has been around for 30 years now, the history of wine in BC goes back much further. The Late 1800s In the 1860s French Catholic missionaries brought wine production to British Columbia. Father Charles Pandosy, a French Oblate priest, was the first to plant grape vines for sacramental wine. He planted Labrusca […]
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OKANAGAN SPIRITS EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU
BC’s original craft distillery, Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery, is thankful for the support received through the darkest of the COVID-19 times and is delighted to greet you in person once more. Tyler Dyck, CEO of Okanagan Spirits and president of the Craft Distillers Guild of BC, said, “We are grateful for the support received through […]
O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars: In the Heart of the Okanagan
O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars, located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, has it all. Come enjoy their great view, delicious food, live music, and most importantly, delectable wine. “Our patio has such a wonderful, warm and welcoming atmosphere,” said Heather Courtney, Peak Cellars’ general manager. “Every other music night we have Shucked Oyster Co. join […]
QB Gelato Has a Secret Surprise
Kelowna’s favourite local gelato shop has a tasty secret. Victor Laderoute and Kevin Bojda, creators of QB Gelato & Bakery, are food and drink event innovators on top of being super palate pleasers. Besides being the go-to gelato shop, QB offers delicious coffee, lunch options (pizza tiles/pizza al trancio), cooking classes, and now, Supper Club […]
TOP-TIER TOURING: CHEERS! OKANAGAN TOURS
With so many tour companies to choose from, don’t book with just any of them. Make the most of your precious time by touring with the top-tier Cheers! Okanagan Tours. Allen Burke, Cheers! Okanagan Tours’ owner, isn’t shy about his company’s aspirations to be firmly affixed as the top touring service. “Our mission is to […]
Forbidden Spirits – Divinely Different
Tasting enthusiasts in Kelowna have discovered their new Eden at Forbidden Spirits Distillery. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Kelowna with an impressive view of the city, the 20-acre orchard is a world away from the neglected property that owners Blair and Kelly Wilson purchased in 2010. “We wanted to retire,” Blair says with a […]
Explore the Okanagan by Both Land and Lake
From the pristine waters of Okanagan Lake to the renowned wineries that dot its hills, there’s always something to do here in the Okanagan Valley—so much so that it can sometimes be overwhelming just trying to pick your next adventure. Why make that difficult choice between a day at the beach and wine touring when […]
Okanagan Wine Festivals Society
The Matchmaker Between Those Who Love Wine and Those Who Craft It! The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society (OWFS) is one of the largest not-for-profit wine industry festival and marketing organizations in Canada. They bring wine lovers and wine producers together to celebrate the timeless craft of winemaking. OWFS began in 1980, during the infancy of […]
Recipe: Charcoal Grilled Lamb Kaftas with Yogurt Sauce
Courtesy of Black Hills Estate Winery Created by Tapas Gordito’s Sous Chef Max Dallemore and Chef Jeff Van Geest Kaftas Ingredients 1 lb or ½ kg ground lamb 1 small onion, grated on a cheese grater 4 Tbsp chopped fresh mint 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp […]
TASTE BIODYNAMIC HARMONY AT SUMMERHILL
Summerhill Pyramid Winery views organically and biodynamically grown grapes as fundamental to its award-winning wines. Sourced from its Okanagan Valley estate vineyards, the fruit is handled with love and respect, making wines that are allowed to ferment naturally. The wines are finished in Summerhill’s pyramid cellar, which is “built with precision sacred geometry and aligned […]
On the Cover
We wanted to do something different for our 30th anniversary cover, so we looked around for somewhere with ties to the beginnings of the wine industry in BC. This led us to Brook & Barn, a historical wedding and event venue that hosts both ceremonies and receptions. It was established in 2018 by Nadene and […]