Owners Fred Farinha and Alex Nunes were both born with an understanding of wine. It’s in their history and blood. As a boy growing up in a Portuguese village known for its wine and olives, Alex recalls climbing inside the wine barrels to clean them and being paid a candy. He … [Read more...] about Adega on 45th Estate Winery
Osoyoos
Spirit Ridge Resort: History in the Making
At Spirit Ridge Resort there’s beauty everywhere: the dramatic views of Osoyoos Lake, the ancient mountains, the Sonoran Desert, the verdure of the vineyards enfolding the resort. Look around and it’s easy to understand why the ancestors of the Osoyoos Indian Band considered this … [Read more...] about Spirit Ridge Resort: History in the Making
SPIRIT RIDGE LAKE RESORT: A PLACE OF STORY
From the moment one arrives at Spirit Ridge Lake Resort one senses the difference. There’s so much to take in: the adobe-style suites, the breathtaking views of Osoyoos Lake, the vine covered hills, the majestic peak of Anarchist Mountain, the fragrance of desert sage. Here … [Read more...] about SPIRIT RIDGE LAKE RESORT: A PLACE OF STORY
OVERFLOWING WITH FLAVOUR
Adega on 45th Estate Winery’s Cabernet Franc is known for its amazing flavour and great grip. “It’s the best in the valley” says Karen Valckx, the estate’s wine shop assistant. A big wine with 17.2 per cent alcohol, it’s boozy, but not heated. It flows nicely into jammy notes. … [Read more...] about OVERFLOWING WITH FLAVOUR
A Touch of the Mediterranean in the Middle of the Okanagan
Adega on 45th Estate Winery is the perfect combination of old world tradition and new world opportunity. The tasting room, housed in the façade of a terracotta, Mediterranean-style architecture, reflects the Portuguese heritage of the family who owns and operates it. The dramatic … [Read more...] about A Touch of the Mediterranean in the Middle of the Okanagan