Envision beautiful gardens guarded by forested hills. The din of Oliver’s Highway 97 replaced by the medley of songbirds. The gentle buzz of hummingbirds. From the wineshop, look down on the Okanagan, the hustle and bustle of the valley below. All the stress that comes with … [Read more...] about A Hidden Gem in the Wine Capital of Canada
Oliver
Quinta Ferreira: Quenches Cravings
The first stop on Black Sage Road as you enter Oliver, the Wine Capital of Canada, is Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery. Here, you can quench your cravings for a BC wine country experience. You’ll feel part of the family whether attending one of Quinta Ferreira’s special events or … [Read more...] about Quinta Ferreira: Quenches Cravings
Desert Hills’ Black Sage Bistro Turns up the Heat
Desert Hills’ Black Sage Bistro Executive Chef Patrick Khatri is turning heads. The young Toronto-based chef just joined the Desert Hills’ team and showcases how the winery makes award-winning wine and top quality food. “He’s certainly a hard worker and his creativity is … [Read more...] about Desert Hills’ Black Sage Bistro Turns up the Heat
Enjoy a True Taste of Oliver at River Stone Estate Winery
You could say that Oliver is big on wine, but it’s the smaller wineries here that have most shaped this small town’s distinctive character and culture, and truly earned it the moniker of Canada’s Wine Capital. In the north of Oliver, right off the highway as one drives south … [Read more...] about Enjoy a True Taste of Oliver at River Stone Estate Winery
Destiny Awaits at Kismet Estate Winery
Members of the Dhaliwal family followed their destiny to make great wines. Sukwinder Dhaliwal immigrated to Canada in the 1990s with a borrowed $5 in his pocket, and settled in the Okanagan Valley. He made ends meet by working in agriculture, eventually focussing on managing … [Read more...] about Destiny Awaits at Kismet Estate Winery