There’s a new kid on the Naramata Bench playground. Lock and Worth partners Matthew Sherlock and Ross Hackworth (lock and worth—get it?) know a good vineyard when they see it, so when the old Poplar Grove vineyard came on the market four years ago, they jumped. Ross, who owns … [Read more...] about Lock and Worth Winery – Small Production Wines Paired with Artisan Crafted Poplar Grove Cheese
Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Red Rooster: You’ll Crow, Too
Get tactile this season at Red Rooster Winery with the hands-on and lip-smacking experience of the “Melt in your Mouth – Chocolate & Wine Pairing.” Back by popular demand, this tasting experience at The Coop unlocks the sensual world of pairing wine with chocolate. … [Read more...] about Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Red Rooster: You’ll Crow, Too
A Taste of Serendipity
Sometimes you just get lucky. I dropped into Serendipity Winery in March just as owner Judy Kingston and her daughter and winemaker-in-training Katie O’Kell were about to take a new employee through a complete tasting of the Serendipity wine lineup. From my notes: 2011 White … [Read more...] about A Taste of Serendipity
Sonoran Estate Winery: Summerland’s Port of Call
Do rich dessert wines tempt your palate? Is sipping port-style your idea of a perfect after-dinner reward? Summerland’s Sonoran Estate Winery is the place to visit. Known for their well-priced reds, whites, and rosé, the Smits family introduced their first fortified sweet wine … [Read more...] about Sonoran Estate Winery: Summerland’s Port of Call
Sage Hills Winery: When the Dream becomes Reality
Even as a small boy, Rick Thrussell of Sage Hills Winery and Vineyard had an affinity for wine. At the age of 6 his family allowed him one small glass at special holidays, at 12 he could discern aromas and nuances and at 18, when other boys were carting a case of beer, Rick … [Read more...] about Sage Hills Winery: When the Dream becomes Reality