As vivid rows of vineyards change colours, wineries in the area hustle to harvest and process their fruit. Grapes are picked from vines and crushed. The air is rich with the smell of fermentation. Big summer crowds thin out for a more intimate experience at local wineries.yoos is … [Read more...] about Splash of Colour, Flavour in Osoyoos
Wandering through wineries in the winter
While wine touring is a recognized summer pastime in the South Okanagan, Penticton is a perfect year-round destination for wine lovers. Many wineries in the area stay open during late fall and throughout the winter. Visiting vineyards when a carpet of fresh snow … [Read more...] about Wandering through wineries in the winter
Sip & Savour at Nk’Mip Cellars, North America’s First Indigenous-Owned Winery
A partnership between Arterra Wines Canada and the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America. They planted their first vineyards in Oliver in 1968. Through partnerships that developed over the years, the OIB added more and … [Read more...] about Sip & Savour at Nk’Mip Cellars, North America’s First Indigenous-Owned Winery
Sustainable Summer Sips
Rich in natural beauty, the Osoyoos region is home to many wineries that make it their mission to be good stewards of the land. Here are five sustainably farmed wineries to visit in the Oliver-Osoyoos wine region. LaStella Winery Situated at Osoyoos Lake, LaStella’s … [Read more...] about Sustainable Summer Sips
Culmina’s Reputation Spreads Through Word of Mouth
Culmina Family Estate Winery is known for its fine wines and rich founders’ history. Maryke Vandermarel, Visitor Experience Manager at Culmina, said the winery’s reputation spreads quickly through word of mouth. “Those who visit and taste the classically-styled wines … [Read more...] about Culmina’s Reputation Spreads Through Word of Mouth