With crisp features of fresh fruit such as peach, melon and green apple tingling on your tongue, Hillside Winery’s Un-Oaked 2014 Pinot Gris delivers spring in your glass. Along with other releases, it is testament to the dividends of Hillside’s winemaking philosophy in using only … [Read more...] about Hillside Winery and Bistro deliver big flavour working with Mother Nature
Green is the New Black at The Bench
The Bench Market exudes joy for great food while exemplifying commitment to sustainability. In recognition, The Bench was the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 recipient of the Business Excellence Award for Sustainability. Owners Heather and Chef Stewart … [Read more...] about Green is the New Black at The Bench
Yard Wine Is Released At Upper Bench
While Upper Bench Winery & Creamery acquired the current location relatively recently (2011), the team has been building expertise and traditions in wine and cheesemaking on the Naramata Bench for years. When Gavin Miller visited the Okanagan from England in 1995 he met Shana … [Read more...] about Yard Wine Is Released At Upper Bench
DeLong Studio: For 25 years much more than a wine touring detour
It’s not just the lakes and wine that sparkle in the Okanagan. Off Highway 97, just follow the DeLong Studio signs in the Trout Creek neighbourhood of Summerland, where you’ll find a quaint cottage within a picturesque residential yard. Once you’ve trod the pathway into the … [Read more...] about DeLong Studio: For 25 years much more than a wine touring detour
RauDZ – Farm-to-Table from the outset
Chef Rod Butters and Audrey Surrao of RauDZ Creative Concepts have supported BC farmers, artisans, winemakers and other local suppliers from the beginning. In the current location since 2001, first as Fresco and then RauDZ Regional Table, it was never a trend—rather a way of … [Read more...] about RauDZ – Farm-to-Table from the outset