Although Ancient Hill Vineyard and Winery just opened the doors to the public in 2011, this is not the first time a vineyard has called this 16-acre site, near the Kelowna airport, home. After researching some of the history of the area, winery owner Richard Kamphuys discovered … [Read more...] about Ancient Hill…A History of Great Grapes!
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Canadian Culinary Championships – Another Successful Event in Kelowna
I was honoured to attend Tantalus Vineyards’ private welcome dinner for the competing Gold Medal Plates chefs last week. What a thrill to sit amongst these talented gents, observe the quiet window of camaraderie before the weekend competitions began and, of course, get … [Read more...] about Canadian Culinary Championships – Another Successful Event in Kelowna
Spring Okanagan Wine Festival
Signature 2012 Spring Wine Festival Events: May 3rd - Best of the Best Wine Awards and Reception Join us for our kick off event of the 2012 Spring Wine Festival. This event will include the announcement of the award-winning wines from our 2012 Best of Varietal Judging … [Read more...] about Spring Okanagan Wine Festival
A Serendipitous Success
Serendipity continues to play a large role in Judy Kingston’s Naramata winery. Just before the 2011 harvest an accident put Winemaker Jason Parkes’s leg in a cast. Even though Jason should have been recovering, he came in every painful day of crush. Jason’s … [Read more...] about A Serendipitous Success