The Okanagan’s hedonistic summer sunshine arrived early this year with our trademark hot summer days beginning in May. Warm nights, swimming in Okanagan Lake, glasses of chilled wine on patios – this is the lifestyle we are known for in the valley. Life is … [Read more...] about Editor’s Note Summer 2013
There’s A New View In Town and It’s Spectacular! Welcome Montakarn Estate Winery
Montakarn Estate Winery on Black Sage Road in Oliver will be a new winery that should not be missed. The view will have you clicking your camera throughout your stay in the wine shop. While there are other wineries located on the same ridge above Oliver, Montakarn is the only one … [Read more...] about There’s A New View In Town and It’s Spectacular! Welcome Montakarn Estate Winery
There’s A New View In Town and It’s Spectacular! Welcome Montakarn Estate Winery
Montakarn Estate Winery on Black Sage Road in Oliver will be a new winery that should not be missed. The view will have you clicking your camera throughout your stay in the wine shop. While there are other wineries located on the same ridge above Oliver, Montakarn is the only one … [Read more...] about There’s A New View In Town and It’s Spectacular! Welcome Montakarn Estate Winery
Two Cups of Kiwi Jam
Kiwifruit comes to us from China via New Zealand. Originally known as Chinese gooseberry, it was first marketed under the invented name of Melonette because of strained relations between the US and China at the time. An importer, Ziel & Company suggested that this … [Read more...] about Two Cups of Kiwi Jam
Clos du Soleil Winery Releases new Growers Series of Wines
Clos du Soleil Winery is a South Similkameen gem and definitely one you should add to your schedule of winery visits. The winery is named so in reference to rocks, sun and soil, the land, mountain and climate of the Similkameen Valley, the location being perfectly … [Read more...] about Clos du Soleil Winery Releases new Growers Series of Wines