Sonoran Estate Winery recently won “Best in Show” at the 23rd Rossland Rotary Wine Festival, held during the Rossland Winter Carnival. “Competition was tight, and we're honoured to have been chosen as the favourite winery,” says Winemaker Adrian Smits. Now in it's 8th year, … [Read more...] about Sonoran Estate Wins “Best In Show”
Who on Earth is Sammy Soo? Dirty Laundry Vineyard’s Spokes-lizard?
Long ago in a town called Summerland, an enterprising young Asian man became tired of the poor conditions working on the railway lines, and decided to pursue his entrepreneurial calling. From the outside, Sam Suey's little laundry service seemed innocent enough, but with a wink … [Read more...] about Who on Earth is Sammy Soo? Dirty Laundry Vineyard’s Spokes-lizard?
There’s Magic in them Desert Hills
It never ceases to amaze me that the display shelf at Desert Hills (DH) doesn't collapse from the combined weight of all their medals. I attribute it to the same solid craftsmanship that's helped double the size of production for this boutique winery. Winemaker George Phiniotis … [Read more...] about There’s Magic in them Desert Hills
Tinhorn Creek Announces Their 2012 Canadian Concert Series
I can think of few things more fun than seeing a buzzed-about independent Canadian band play in an outdoor amphitheatre in the sunny Okanagan. With a glass of wine in hand, a picnic basket, and the ambiance of vineyards and happy, dancing people...That’s exactly what you’ll get … [Read more...] about Tinhorn Creek Announces Their 2012 Canadian Concert Series
The Passion of Road 13
When visiting the stunning Road 13 winery, it’s impossible to mistake who’s boss. A businessman his whole life, Mick Luckhurst is always dressed in work clothes, the mark of the farmer. A charismatic, intelligent man with piercing green eyes and a friendly, yet fiercely … [Read more...] about The Passion of Road 13