Richard Kamphuys clomps up the stairs from winery to wine shop, the familiar gumboots on his feet and an adrenaline-fueled gleam in his eyes. The 2013 harvest and crush was in full swing at Ancient Hill Estate Winery. The energy in the building was pulsing—it was a … [Read more...] about Ancient Hill Winery – Beautiful Holiday Wines
Taste the Poetry of Time in a Bottle at Summerhill Pyramid Winery
A sparkling wine 15 years in the making is proof that it really is possible to save Time in a Bottle, as Jim Croce used to sing. Cipes Ariel 1998 is getting rave reviews, including a 92-point rating from Anthony Gismondi, who called it “stunningly fine”, and a Gold … [Read more...] about Taste the Poetry of Time in a Bottle at Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Summerhill Winery – Dynamic & Certified Biodynamic
“It starts with recognizing that the soil, like the vines and other plants, is alive,” says CEO Ezra Cipes, one of three Cipes brothers now actively involved in the Kelowna operation. “It means the vines find their place within the ecosystem. Each … [Read more...] about Summerhill Winery – Dynamic & Certified Biodynamic
Life is good at D’Angelo Estate Winery
In July, Sal D’angelo was working 12-hour days in the vineyard, supervising a crew pulling leaves to expose grape clusters to the sun, cutting top growth from vines to force the plant’s energy to be directed into ripening the fruit, and ensuring only the requisite … [Read more...] about Life is good at D’Angelo Estate Winery
Parties Galore this Fall at Hillside Winery & Bistro
Hillside Winery and Bistro is the complete package. It has history. In 1989 Hillside joined Wild Goose and Lang Vineyards as the one of the first farm gate wineries in the province. It has location. The distinctive wood structure rises above Naramata Road to afford views that … [Read more...] about Parties Galore this Fall at Hillside Winery & Bistro