When you think of the Similkameen, what do you think of? If your answer involves the Similkameen River, Forbidden Fruit Winery has one of the most spectacular riverside picnic spots in the valley. The Ven’Amour Organic Orchard and Forbidden Fruit Winery run by Steve … [Read more...] about Forbidden Fruit on the Similkameen River
Celebrating Local Nationally at Rustic Roots Winery & Harkers Organics
When the harvest comes in, farmers like to celebrate. For those farmers who have been at it a long time, they know how to do it right. To celebrate their 128th year of family farming, Rustic Roots *Winery* will be hosting the 6th Annual Harvest Festival on October 5th, from … [Read more...] about Celebrating Local Nationally at Rustic Roots Winery & Harkers Organics
Another Spectacular Year Forecast For River Stone Estate Winery
As the third full season of their wine shop draws to a close, Ted and Lorraine Kane at River Stone Estate Winery are keeping up the pace with some new releases. Slated for release are the 2012 Pinot Gris, which won a Double Gold in the All-Canadian Wine Awards, and the 2012 … [Read more...] about Another Spectacular Year Forecast For River Stone Estate Winery
It’s Fun To Get Squeezed
You won’t find very many serious photos of the folks behind Squeezed Wines on their website. No, the Ferreira siblings - Christina, Michael, and Nicole - are having a blast with their new winery and it shows. “We don’t have a wine shop,” explains Christina … [Read more...] about It’s Fun To Get Squeezed
Fairview Cellars – Tradition over Trends
Fairview Cellars owner Bill Eggert prefers tradition over trends. “I believe that wine making is a traditional thing,” says Eggert. “I don’t want to change my marketing plan every three years with a new label and brand.” One change to Fairview labels … [Read more...] about Fairview Cellars – Tradition over Trends