It’s spring which means it’s time for wine tasting! Our cover photo this issue was taken by Boketto Photography at Red Rooster Winery’s Sensory Room. In this rustic space, guests are taken through an interactive tasting that introduces the complexities of wine using all the senses. Visitors are invited to grab jars containing tobacco, mint leaves, […]
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Memories of Maria at Quinta Ferreira
By Roslyne Buchanan As spring returns to Black Sage Road, guests are warmly welcomed to Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery, Oliver. To everything there is a season and Maria Ferreira loved when the vines reawakened and the Wine Shop was abuzz once again with activity. Opening Quinta Ferreira as a family was a dream come true. […]
EXPLORING THE NATURAL WONDER OF LAKESTONE
By David Wylie Picturesque lake views and wild trails are part of life at Lakestone. The Lake Country development by Macdonald Communities is like no other, combining its stunning landscape with a wealth of amenities. It’s minutes away from downtown Kelowna and the Kelowna International Airport. There are a variety of homesites incorporated into the […]
RED ROOSTER WINERY: THE BIG CHICKEN SCOOP
Written by Lesley Buxton High above Penticton, on the Naramata Bench overlooking Okanagan Lake, sits Red Rooster Winery, renowned for its award-winning wines, flair and down-home charm. Visitors here are guaranteed to be continually delighted. First of all, there’s the location. This winery boasts some of the best views in the area. One can see all […]
RENOWNED FALL FESTIVITIES RETURN TO HESTER CREEK
Written by Amber Rae Bouchard As the vineyards turn to hues of fire and gold, and the growing season winds down, there is still so much for wine enthusiasts to anticipate in the Okanagan. Hester Creek Estate Winery is proud to offer a number of popular events, as well as new Bench Club exclusive wine releases […]
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT FALL WINE FESTIVAL
Written by David Wylie Celebrate the fall harvest by attending events at the biggest wine festival of the year — the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, now in its 39th year. Jessica Tkachuk, the marketing and PR manager with the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society, said there are almost 100 events to attend, including four signature ones. “It’s […]
HOST AN ORGANIC EVENT AT SUMMERHILL PYRAMID WINERY
Written by Roslyne Buchanan Celebrate life and nature’s perfection at Summerhill Pyramid Winery while marking your special occasion – whether it’s a wedding, birthday, graduation or corporate event. How could we celebrate life with anything other than organic food and wines? Summerhill recently became the first winery in Canada to achieve B-Corporation Status (B Corp™ […]
New vintages to taste at Tinhorn Creek
Written by: David Wylie It’s time for new wine at Tinhorn Creek. The winery has put out many different award-wining wines, including its Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards produces about 40,000 cases each year from its harvest. All of Tinhorn’s wines evoke the unique terroir of the region: […]
On the Cover
This issue’s cover captures one of those great shared experience. The trio that graces our fall 2019 Wine Trails cover, from left to right, are: Malgorzata Felker (mother, Maria Teschinsky (grandmother) and Stephanie Lemky (daughter) on a multi-generational wine tour. This is what they had to say about their wine touring experience: “We had a […]
Editor’s Note
Wine touring is one of the best ways to fully experience the wines of British Columbia, and there’s no better way to do it than with a wine tour company. There are plenty of options to choose from, ranging from buses loaded with wine lovers to specialty tours exploring barrel rooms and vineyards, and personalized […]
Red Rooster Winery: In Full Feather
Written by: Lesley Buxton As its name implies, Red Rooster is a rare bird. The celebrated winery renowned for its down-home hospitality, award-winning wines and killer views of Okanagan Lake is definitely distinct in all the best ways. Heads up folks, things are about to get even better. This June, Penticton’s Smuggler’s Smokehouse is coming […]