We are in a unique climate and geography, with success in cool-climate grape production,” describes Graydon Ratzlaff, who with his wife Maureen acquired Recline Ridge Winery in the Shuswap in 2010. Located in the Tappen Valley, Recline Ridge’s vineyards are on a … [Read more...] about Recline Ridge: Aromatic Whites & Full-Bodied Reds
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More Mysteries at Forbidden Fruit
2012 was a “really awesome year” for Forbidden Fruit Winery, according to owner Steve Venables. “We released our first mystery wine, ranked the Peoples Choice #1 Winery to Visit, and we picked up 30 medals.” Among those medals were two Double-Gold at the … [Read more...] about More Mysteries at Forbidden Fruit
Sara & Troy Harker Named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Sara and Troy Harker have been named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2013 by Lieutenant Governor Judy Guichon and Canadian OYF president Derek Janzen in January. Since 2006, they have spearheaded their family farm’s diversification into many innovative and … [Read more...] about Sara & Troy Harker Named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmers
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
Gehringer Brothers: the sweet science of icewine
Icewine is woven into the heritage of the Okanagan thanks to dedicated winemakers like Walter and Gordon Gehringer. Since 1991, the brothers have been invested in the labour of love that is icewine production. Icewine is about more than the risks taken on the … [Read more...] about Gehringer Brothers: the sweet science of icewine