(pictured: Steve gets some love from farm dog Blue.) As an Okanagan resident, I’m amazed how many unexplored opportunities lie waiting nearby. This summer, I’ll be a “stay-cationer,” experiencing things people the world over travel here to enjoy. First … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Art of Life at Forbidden Fruit Winery
Joining the party at Dirty Laundry Vineyard
(pictured: Wine shop hosts Tarra (L), Marcia and Luke in full character on patio) Marcia Vandermey has every wine-lover’s dream job. She’s been the front-of-house wine shop manager at Summerland’s immensely popular Dirty Laundry Vineyard (DLV) for several … [Read more...] about Joining the party at Dirty Laundry Vineyard
The DeLong Studio experience
(pictured: Anita DeLong with her gorgeous creations.) The beautiful community of Summerland is renowned for it’s pristine beaches, award-winning wineries, golfing, sailing, and scrumptious fruit stands. But this little slice of Okanagan heaven has an even more … [Read more...] about The DeLong Studio experience
Old Vines, New Wines (& Winemaker) at Dirty Laundry
(Pictured: The team behind the cellar at Dirty Laundry Vineyard a(l-r) Lee Holland, Adrian Smits & Mason Spink.) Winemaker Mason Spink has a lot to be happy about. 2014 will be a year of celebration for Dirty Laundry Vineyard’s (DLV) new full-time … [Read more...] about Old Vines, New Wines (& Winemaker) at Dirty Laundry
From Chef to Winemaker: Kalala’s Tibor Erdelyi
(Pictured: Team Kalala (L-R) Karnail, Tibby and Julie.) Tibor “Tibby” Erdelyi became Kalala Organic Estate Winery’s winemaker last year, assisting since 2008. Food, wine and the business of making them successful have been his lifelong passions: first … [Read more...] about From Chef to Winemaker: Kalala’s Tibor Erdelyi