Sara and Troy Harker have been named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2013 by Lieutenant Governor Judy Guichon and Canadian OYF president Derek Janzen in January. Since 2006, they have spearheaded their family farm’s diversification into many innovative and … [Read more...] about Sara & Troy Harker Named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmers
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Clos du Soleil Winery Releases new Growers Series of Wines
Clos du Soleil Winery is a South Similkameen gem and definitely one you should add to your schedule of winery visits. The winery is named so in reference to rocks, sun and soil, the land, mountain and climate of the Similkameen Valley, the location being perfectly … [Read more...] about Clos du Soleil Winery Releases new Growers Series of Wines
Gehringer Brothers: the sweet science of icewine
Icewine is woven into the heritage of the Okanagan thanks to dedicated winemakers like Walter and Gordon Gehringer. Since 1991, the brothers have been invested in the labour of love that is icewine production. Icewine is about more than the risks taken on the … [Read more...] about Gehringer Brothers: the sweet science of icewine
On The Cover
You may recognize some of the faces on our cover this fall. These elite members of our food and wine world posed with me for the cover of a cookbook I am putting together that is coming out this fall. The book includes recipes from our valley’s best Chefs … [Read more...] about On The Cover
Okanagan Summer Wine Festival
July 7, 2012 - Valley First Pops The Cork What are the three simple steps to fun on a summer’s evening? Wine, cheese and music … then repeat: wine, cheese, music. This event celebrates summer in Kelowna with over 30 Okanagan wineries breaking out their … [Read more...] about Okanagan Summer Wine Festival