Oliver Twist is firing on all cylinders this year and winemakers Gina Harfman and Denice Hagerman are clearly looking forward to this year’s harvest. Gina missed out on the crush last year when baby Vida was born and is excited about the way that this vintage has been … [Read more...] about More Nostalgia at Oliver Twist
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Desert Hills – The Power of Red
The medals are pouring in to Desert Hills for their recent releases. That is not a big surprise for a winery that is going into their 16th vintage on the Black Sage Bench south of Oliver. This is the Okanagan Valley’s big red country and it’s no surprise that their red wines are … [Read more...] about Desert Hills – The Power of Red
A Delicious Dilemna At Culmina Winery
Labels at Culmina Winery are like title pages in the Triggs family’s story, and their newest vintage of Dilemma, which is to be released in their tasting room this fall is no different. This Chardonnay, which recently earned 94 points from John Schreiner, offers insight into how … [Read more...] about A Delicious Dilemna At Culmina Winery
C.C. Jentsch’s Small Lot Series
When a barrel of wine or a particular batch stands out among the others in the cellar and is just too good on its own, winemaker Amber Pratt sets it aside for the Small Lots series. As the team at C.C. Jentsch hones their vineyard skills, more and more batches are proving … [Read more...] about C.C. Jentsch’s Small Lot Series
Earth Friendly Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is situated amongst the vineyards in a unique ecosystem which they honour with innovative environmentally sensitive practices. Nests of meadowlarks are protected in the spring, bluebird boxes and bat nurseries help keep bugs down in the vineyards and … [Read more...] about Earth Friendly Burrowing Owl Estate Winery