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
Wine Regions
Seven Stones Winery – Exciting New Wine Caves under Construction
For George Hanson, nothing is ever done “half-way”. This has always been the case for the way he makes wines at his winery, Seven Stones in Cawston. Extremely high quality wines are made from attention to minute details in the vineyard and the cellar, where … [Read more...] about Seven Stones Winery – Exciting New Wine Caves under Construction
Orofino Unplugged
Orofino Winery in Cawston has been on the cutting edge of green technology since day one with the design of their straw bale winery. So it’s no surprise that owners John and Virginia Weber are again trying something new and taking their wine shop completely off the grid. … [Read more...] about Orofino Unplugged
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