Barrel samples can be deceiving. Tasting an unfinished wine can lead one to believe that once it is bottled, the wine will be just as amazing as the barrel sample. Usually, the barrel sample only gives small hints at what it will eventually be like. The freshly racked sample of … [Read more...] about Fairview’s Newest Pinot Noir
Oliver
River Stone Estate Winery– Each Vintage Tells a Story
On the top of a gravel hill in the middle of the Okanagan Valley, River Stone Estate Winery is situated just like a 1ére Cru Classé chateaux on Bordeaux’s left bank. Their vineyards slope down in three directions from the distinctive red house and winery perched at the top of the … [Read more...] about River Stone Estate Winery– Each Vintage Tells a Story
Terrafina Is Tops
Still blushing from all its accolades in receiving the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Terrafina Restaurant at Hester Creek Estate remains the top-rated restaurant for the Oliver area on TripAdvisor and has been awarded Okanagan Life’s Reader’s Choice Best Restaurants for … [Read more...] about Terrafina Is Tops
Hester Creek Estate Winery Fall Festivities
Hester Creek Estate Winery near Oliver is one of those special ‘must see’ places during your fall winery tour. The ambience, scenery, amenities and decidedly delicious wines blend together to create the perfect experience. The fun at Hester Creek doesn’t end when … [Read more...] about Hester Creek Estate Winery Fall Festivities
Happy 30th Birthday to Gehringer Brothers!
2016 is a special year for Gehringer Brothers. They are celebrating 30 years in the wine industry and are able to now look back on all of the hard work that went into starting their vineyard and making wine. The land was originally purchased in 1981 and planting began right … [Read more...] about Happy 30th Birthday to Gehringer Brothers!