Located in southeast Oliver, the CheckMate Artisanal Winery building is set in the heart of a historic estate vineyard and exhibits a striking contrast of contemporary architecture and breathtaking views. Choose from two intimate, guided wine-tasting options, where wine … [Read more...] about CHECKMATE ARTISANAL WINERY: FINE WINES AND ARCHITECTURE
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Splash of Colour, Flavour in Osoyoos
As vivid rows of vineyards change colours, wineries in the area hustle to harvest and process their fruit. Grapes are picked from vines and crushed. The air is rich with the smell of fermentation. Big summer crowds thin out for a more intimate experience at local wineries.yoos is … [Read more...] about Splash of Colour, Flavour in Osoyoos
Kelowna and the Central Okanagan Welcome You to Harvest Time
The people of Kelowna and the Central Okanagan look forward to welcoming you this fall. After the recent wildfires, they are excited about harvest season. It’s a wonderful time to visit with an array of celebrations such as festivals and fairs, winery dinners, and crush pad … [Read more...] about Kelowna and the Central Okanagan Welcome You to Harvest Time
Festina Lente “Mead Made Modern.” Not as Sweet as You May Think
Opened eight years ago, Festina Lente Estate Winery has expanded five times, evidence its modern approach to making mead is well received. In addition to its popularity with its visitors and Wine Club members, Festina Lente mead is capturing the attention of noted wine critics … [Read more...] about Festina Lente “Mead Made Modern.” Not as Sweet as You May Think
Sparkle and Shine
It's the season to sparkle and shine. The sun is shining and we have a huge selection of sparkling wine to choose from, right here in B.C. While we’ve been growing wine grapes in B.C. since the mid-nineteenth century, it’s only been since the latter half of the 20th century … [Read more...] about Sparkle and Shine