Bill Wightman, Hospitality Director at Quails’ Gate Winery, says he has the best job in the Okanagan. “Look outside of my office,” he says, gesturing at endless vineyards sloping down to Okanagan Lake. I work for a great family, and we … [Read more...] about Celebrating 25 Years at Quails’ Gate Winery
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The Bonfire Grill at The Cove Resort – Welcome spring!
At the first signs of spring, our thoughts drift to sitting lakeside on a warm patio and sipping a glass of Okanagan rosé. By boat or by land, drop into The Cove’s Bonfire Grill in West Kelowna to get your spring fix. It shouldn’t be long now! … [Read more...] about The Bonfire Grill at The Cove Resort – Welcome spring!
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – Rich with Wines and History
(in photo: Winemaker Jim Faulkner) At Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, a quaint and charming spot overlooking Okanagan Lake on a volcanic hillside in West Kelowna, the entire operation is overseen by the Gidda family. Kal and Nirmal Gidda have tended to the grapes since … [Read more...] about Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – Rich with Wines and History
Volcanic Hills’ Lazeez Restaurant – Fresh Fusion in the Valley
As Bobby Gidda looks out over the bare vines of his family’s estate winery, he’s dreaming of warm, sunny days on the outdoor patio of Lazeez, Volcanic Hills’ restaurant. Last year, he was a neophyte restaurateur working with veteran chef Stefan Pimenta to create … [Read more...] about Volcanic Hills’ Lazeez Restaurant – Fresh Fusion in the Valley
Little Straw Vineyards: Great Expectations
Trevor Mayhew might be the luckiest guy in the Okanagan. He’s Little Straw’s chef, assistant winemaker and soon to be new dad. From September to May, Trevor is hands-on in the winery working closely with owner and winemaker, Peter Slamka. For the first time since … [Read more...] about Little Straw Vineyards: Great Expectations