Rustic Roots is a 5th generation farm in the small Similkameen Valley town of Cawston (with the 6th generation in progress). The Harkers have 30 acres of organic farmland, and sell produce for 15 local organic growers. Besides operating one of the oldest family farms in the … [Read more...] about Rustic Roots Winery spans six generations
Perfect Wines for Autumn’s Warm Days & Cool Nights
Along the Black Sage Bench outside Oliver sits a small family-operated vineyard and winery that makes wines with a twist – an Oliver Twist, that is. In a part of the Okanagan Valley known for some of the most concentrated and complex fruit flavours, Oliver Twist Estate … [Read more...] about Perfect Wines for Autumn’s Warm Days & Cool Nights
New Outdoor Patio Bar at Church & State Wines
Church & State Wines opened their über modern tasting room on the Black Sage Bench in 2010. The property is a popular stop in wine country with its sophisticated wine tasting room and large selection of wines available to taste and purchase. Guests sit at a lengthy … [Read more...] about New Outdoor Patio Bar at Church & State Wines
Bed & Breakfast or Bed & Booze – Both Offered at Silver Sage Winery in Oliver
Okanagan, then Silver Sage is the winery to visit. Proprietor Anna Manola learned the secrets of making a unique fruit wine from her father in Romania and she has shared the results with her happy customers for the last sixteen years. Anna and her team … [Read more...] about Bed & Breakfast or Bed & Booze – Both Offered at Silver Sage Winery in Oliver
Quinta Ferreira Launches Port-Style Wine to Celebrate 5th Anniversary
This is a banner year for the Ferreira family and they are celebrating as any winery family would - they have made more wine! John and Maria Ferreira farmed their land as orchardists for 20 years, but their love of wine won out and they converted the orchards to vineyards. In … [Read more...] about Quinta Ferreira Launches Port-Style Wine to Celebrate 5th Anniversary