By Barb Aguiar Bobby Gidda, president of Volcanic Hills Estate Winery in West Kelowna, credits the work ethic of his grandparents and parents for the family winery’s success as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2020. A Family Business “If you can work with your … [Read more...] about Volcanic Hills Celebrates 10 Years
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New Bubbles are Popping up at Ciao Bella Winery
By Blake Allen Far from the busy highway, nestled between a sea of vines and an authentic Neapolitan garden, sits Ciao Bella Winery, a family-run winery in West Kelowna celebrating its five-year anniversary this year. If an escape to the Italian countryside is what you’re … [Read more...] about New Bubbles are Popping up at Ciao Bella Winery
Escape the Daily Grind with a Picnic in the Neopolitan Gardens of Ciao Bella Winery
Written by: Blake Allen You don’t have to board a plane to visit Europe; sometimes you can stumble into little pieces of it hidden right here at home. If you escape the traffic along Highway 97 and take a pleasant drive along the quaint little farms of Glencoe Road, you’ll … [Read more...] about Escape the Daily Grind with a Picnic in the Neopolitan Gardens of Ciao Bella Winery
Savour the Last of Summer in the Vineyards and Cellar of Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
The violent, volcanic birth of our valley eons ago left in its wake an environment internationally renowned for wine. In the shadow of the valley’s most monolithic, and thankfully now dormant volcanoes, this history lingers in the soil, providing a terroir unique from the rest of … [Read more...] about Savour the Last of Summer in the Vineyards and Cellar of Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Deep Roots and the Perfection of an Okanagan Classic
The best gems are always hidden just a little off the beaten path. Perched above West Kelowna, along the charmingly rural West Kelowna farm loop, rests a serene and authentic slice of Italy at Ciao Bella Winery. Where Famiglia is Always Welcome This working-farm vineyard spans … [Read more...] about Deep Roots and the Perfection of an Okanagan Classic