Last October, the world of wine in British Columbia lost Aaron Peter Olfert just shy of his 37th birthday. Aaron was a well-known face in the BC wine industry, due to his many years working in wine sales, most recently, the last nine years at the BC Wine Information Centre VQA … [Read more...] about A Tribute To Aaron Olfert
Wine Regions
The Bench Market… Focus on Community
Step inside Penticton’s The Bench Market for great food, coffee, ambiance and local artisan retail goods. You’ll also discover a strong sense of community that is apparent right from its location within a residential neighbourhood, to its friendly atmosphere and the local … [Read more...] about The Bench Market… Focus on Community
Spring Therapy Prescriptions
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Spring is a time of growth everywhere. At Therapy, things are coming up in the vineyard, and also in the winery. Production doubled in 2015, bringing even more treatment to you than ever before. As such, even the tanks are growing…up! Several stainless steel tanks are being … [Read more...] about Spring Therapy Prescriptions
Story Time At Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Every artisan is a storyteller. Culinary craftsmen Gavin and Shana Miller (pictured)might not use words as their mediums, but their stories are clear in their exceptional wines and cheeses. Driven by passion and creativity, these two spent the winter perfecting their latest … [Read more...] about Story Time At Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Harmonious Notes At Lunessence
Tucked away off the beaten trail lies a little vineyard where vines grow to the vibrations of classical music. Wine and music make excellent companions, and at Lunessence combining these bacchanalian elements in the vineyard and the winery was a natural conclusion. Harmony and … [Read more...] about Harmonious Notes At Lunessence