As spring arrives, wineries dust off tasting rooms and patios to greet visitors with the latest wine releases. In addition to rolling out welcome mats, members of the Naramata Bench Wineries Association (NBWA) hit the road to take their wine to the people. March 4th marks the 5th … [Read more...] about Spring Wine Events With The Naramata Bench Wineries Association
Wine Regions
The Bench – Good for you, Good for the community
If you ask a local where to get a great breakfast, lunch, snack or coffee, The Bench Market will be at the top of the list. In-the-know locals frequent this eclectic spot because of its friendly staff, great food and delicious drinks. Perennial favourites and classics such as … [Read more...] about The Bench – Good for you, Good for the community
Cheers To Upper Bench Winery & Creamery’s Local Following
“Open year round, we are so grateful to our local customers,” says Upper Bench proprietor and head cheesemaker Shana Miller. “They stop in and buy wine and cheese from us in the off-season, put up with the crowds in summer, recommend us to their family and friends and join our … [Read more...] about Cheers To Upper Bench Winery & Creamery’s Local Following
Dirty Laundry: Bringing Joy to Wine
It’s said that “laughter is the best medicine” and clearly the fun loving, if somewhat naughty, theme at Dirty Laundry Vineyard is just what the doctor ordered. From the “clothesline” you glimpse hanging to mark the entry of this Summerland winery to the labels on the wine that … [Read more...] about Dirty Laundry: Bringing Joy to Wine
Raise a Glass to Wine Country Pioneer: Adolf Friedrich Kruger
Wine Country Pioneer: Adolf Friedrich Kruger October 5, 1931 – NOVEMBER 20, 2016 We are sad to announce the passing of the much loved Adolf Friedrich “Fritz” Kruger on November 20th, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Patriarch of Wild Goose Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Adolf was a … [Read more...] about Raise a Glass to Wine Country Pioneer: Adolf Friedrich Kruger