On the top of a gravel hill in the middle of the Okanagan Valley, River Stone Estate Winery is situated just like a 1ére Cru Classé chateaux on Bordeaux’s left bank. Their vineyards slope down in three directions from the distinctive red house and winery perched at the top of the … [Read more...] about River Stone Estate Winery– Each Vintage Tells a Story
Happy 30th Birthday to Gehringer Brothers!
2016 is a special year for Gehringer Brothers. They are celebrating 30 years in the wine industry and are able to now look back on all of the hard work that went into starting their vineyard and making wine. The land was originally purchased in 1981 and planting began right … [Read more...] about Happy 30th Birthday to Gehringer Brothers!
More Nostalgia at Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist is firing on all cylinders this year and winemakers Gina Harfman and Denice Hagerman are clearly looking forward to this year’s harvest. Gina missed out on the crush last year when baby Vida was born and is excited about the way that this vintage has been … [Read more...] about More Nostalgia at Oliver Twist
Desert Hills – The Power of Red
The medals are pouring in to Desert Hills for their recent releases. That is not a big surprise for a winery that is going into their 16th vintage on the Black Sage Bench south of Oliver. This is the Okanagan Valley’s big red country and it’s no surprise that their red wines are … [Read more...] about Desert Hills – The Power of Red
C.C. Jentsch’s Small Lot Series
When a barrel of wine or a particular batch stands out among the others in the cellar and is just too good on its own, winemaker Amber Pratt sets it aside for the Small Lots series. As the team at C.C. Jentsch hones their vineyard skills, more and more batches are proving … [Read more...] about C.C. Jentsch’s Small Lot Series