Jennifer Turton-Molgat picture inset At The View Winery, you get a wonderful feeling as soon as you enter the tasting room. An embracing, warm glow of history combined with energizing innovations of present day creates a profound sense of welcome. Who doesn’t want to … [Read more...] about The View Winery – Wine for Women – And men too!
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – A taste of terroir
Wine country visits are all about enjoying the good life. At Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, you take a deep breath as soon as you enter the relaxing and spacious tasting room. You can sample the wines there, or out on their Lazeez Patio Restaurant overlooking the vineyards and … [Read more...] about Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – A taste of terroir
La Dolce Vita – Attitude, Latitude and Altitude
Column by Lorne Eckersley We tend to think of Kelowna as hot country. It and the surrounding area is BC’s playground, after all, isn’t it? Take a look on a map, though, and it is considerably further north than most of the Kootenays and Boundary country. I mention … [Read more...] about La Dolce Vita – Attitude, Latitude and Altitude
The Siren’s Call (She Must Be an Anarchist)
I consider myself a ‘newbie’ in the world of viticulture and winemaking. It feels like months (it’s years) since we threw in the city towel and embraced the farmer’s life. Recently an enthusiastic Albertan--answering the siren’s … [Read more...] about The Siren’s Call (She Must Be an Anarchist)
Grape Escapes In The Okanagan
Whether you are just beginning your journey in the world of wines or have been interested in the libation for decades, you are bound to leave a Grape Escape Wine tour with some new-found knowledge. The tour company offers wine journeys up and down the Okanagan Valley from … [Read more...] about Grape Escapes In The Okanagan