The All Canadian Wine Championships are currently Canada’s only national wine competition. Each year, countless Canadian wineries vie for one of its most-coveted prizes: best in class. This year, that award goes to Oliver’s family-run boutique winery, Desert Hills … [Read more...] about And the trophy for Canada’s Best White Wine, goes to…Desert Hills!
The incredible DeLong Studio experience
Nestled between Sunoka Beach and Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive lays a hidden treasure: DeLong Studio. Anita and John DeLong’s stunning silversmith jewellery and accessories boutique has captured discerning eyes for years. Perhaps you’ve seen their display … [Read more...] about The incredible DeLong Studio experience
Joining the party at Dirty Laundry Vineyard
(pictured:Wine shop hosts Tarra (L), Marcia and Luke in full character on patio) Marcia Vandermey has every wine-lover’s dream job. She’s been the front-of-house wine shop manager at Summerland’s immensely popular Dirty Laundry Vineyard (DLV) for several … [Read more...] about Joining the party at Dirty Laundry Vineyard
The farmer, the baker & the ‘wine-sniffer!’ at Kalala
Each summer, tourists flock to the valley in search of memorable wines and experiences. Some prefer the familiar while others seek undiscovered gems off the beaten path. Adventurous souls are richly rewarded when that path leads to Kalala Organic Estate Winery. Five-minutes off … [Read more...] about The farmer, the baker & the ‘wine-sniffer!’ at Kalala
The Incredible Rieslings of Wild Goose Vineyards
(pictured: Assistant winemaker Nikolas Kruger bottling 2013 Autumn Gold.) Congratulations to Wild Goose Vineyard’s (WGV) winemaker Hagen Kruger and his son, assistant winemaker Nikolas Kruger for their 2013 Mystic River Pinot Blanc winning both Double Gold at the All … [Read more...] about The Incredible Rieslings of Wild Goose Vineyards