Fairview Cellars owner Bill Eggert has had a revelation concerning his wines lately; they are proving to be extremely long-lived. Compared to wines from other regions, BC’s young industry has not been around long enough to prove their wines’ longevity. … [Read more...] about Wines with Longevity at Fairview Cellars
Take a Walk on the Wine Side with Stag’s Hollow Winery
Stag’s Hollow is hoping to build on the momentum of 2013, a year that saw a string of impressive awards including a Lieutenant Governor’s Award for their Cachet No. 3. Owner Linda Pruegger and winemaker Dwight Sick are wasting no time in getting things ready for 2014, … [Read more...] about Take a Walk on the Wine Side with Stag’s Hollow Winery
Wine 101 & Cooking Classes from The Pecking Room at Red Rooster Winery
With so much to learn in the world of wine, Red Rooster Winery is offering many great ways to learn about wine and food in a fun and friendly atmosphere. With their landmark winery near the beginning Naramata Road, it’s the perfect place to begin! Start off your day … [Read more...] about Wine 101 & Cooking Classes from The Pecking Room at Red Rooster Winery
Penticton’s one stop wineshop – BC VQA Wine Info Centre
There are so many new local Okanagan wineries popping up it is hard to keep track of them all! One of the best places to easily spot them is on the shelves of the BC VQA Wine Information Centre in Penticton. There are over 700 wines in stock from a huge selection of wineries and … [Read more...] about Penticton’s one stop wineshop – BC VQA Wine Info Centre
Fairview Cellar’s Spring Cabernet Franc Release is Eggert’s Best
Visiting Fairview Cellars when owner Bill Eggert is tasting samples for blending is a real treat. On this occasion, the components of what will become the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc was scattered across the bar in various bottles. There were Sauvignon Blanc samples from 3 different … [Read more...] about Fairview Cellar’s Spring Cabernet Franc Release is Eggert’s Best