When I visited Quails’ Gate Winery it was a bright, sunny winter’s day. The view over the lake was spectacular even though the vines were bare and the hills powdered white. Everything is about preparation; pruning is underway, the 2011 wines are about to go to bottle, and the … [Read more...] about Quails’ Gate – Don’t Wait ‘til Summer
Wine Regions
Pleasure Awaits on the Westside Wine Trail
Looking for a fall getaway that doesn’t involved endless security checks, long lineups and getting sardine-canned into an airplane? No problem. Just saddle up and mosey on over to the Westside Wine Trail, where rural meets urban, mountain meets lake and visitors meet … [Read more...] about Pleasure Awaits on the Westside Wine Trail
Sonoran Estate Wins “Best In Show”
Sonoran Estate Winery recently won “Best in Show” at the 23rd Rossland Rotary Wine Festival, held during the Rossland Winter Carnival. “Competition was tight, and we're honoured to have been chosen as the favourite winery,” says Winemaker Adrian Smits. Now in it's 8th year, … [Read more...] about Sonoran Estate Wins “Best In Show”
Love is in the Air at Bonitas Winery
Romance is in the air at Bonitas Winery. Together since Bonitas opened in 2008, Lawrence Hopper and Diane Esslinger made it official earlier this year – and Diane wears the engagement ring as glittering proof! The news ushers in a new and exciting year for Bonitas Winery, … [Read more...] about Love is in the Air at Bonitas Winery
Bonitas Bistro – Beautiful Food with a Beautiful View
Food. Wine. View. Three of the main reasons people fall madly in love with the Okanagan Valley and three of the main reasons to visit Bonitas Bistro in Summerland. Chef Colin Rayner offers a wealth of international culinary knowledge honed from 20 years of working abroad. … [Read more...] about Bonitas Bistro – Beautiful Food with a Beautiful View