A year ago, the first "The bloggers are coming!"column appeared, after Penticton was tentatively announced as the location of the 2013 North American Wine Bloggers Conference. Twelve months, multiple Skype calls with the conference organizers (Colorado-based Zephyr … [Read more...] about The Bloggers Are Coming – Part Two!
Three Boys Creating Magic at Desert Hills
Desert Hills is nestled in the Black Sage Bench, an area near Oliver that holds vineyards producing some of the most awarded wines in the Okanagan. It is a family estate that has many loyal followers, and for good reason. Not only are they known for "big reds" like … [Read more...] about Three Boys Creating Magic at Desert Hills
At Road 13 Vineyards Farming is Key– It’s All About The Dirt
Many wineries would rest on their tremendous successes, but for the Luckhurst family at Road 13 Vineyards, they keep raising the bar- a bonus for us lucky wine drinkers. This is a hands-on family operation. “It’s all about the dirt," says Joe Luckhurst, newly … [Read more...] about At Road 13 Vineyards Farming is Key– It’s All About The Dirt
Quality Meets Value at Larch Hills Winery
Larch Hills Winery, whose vineyard is perched spectacularly at an altitude of 700 metres, offers the best combination of quality and value among British Columbia’s Northern producers. Owned and operated by Swiss Forester Jack Manzer and his wife Hazel, the winery is … [Read more...] about Quality Meets Value at Larch Hills Winery
Bottling The Northern Terrior at Recline Ridge
One delighted visitor to the Recline Ridge said sipping their Maréchal Foch was like “getting a great big warm hug”. It’s not only the wines that put a smile on your face at this beautiful winery in the Shuswap Lake … [Read more...] about Bottling The Northern Terrior at Recline Ridge