(pictured: There are actually four members of the UB Team in this picture- congratulations mama-to-be Tessa! L-R Winemaker Gavin, Tessa (and baby), Cheesemaker Shana) If you want to meet two people who really love what they do – this is the place. … [Read more...] about The Wine & Cheese Maker – On The Upper Bench
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Gold Medals Galore at Perseus Winery
Gold, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon. Gold 2011, Cabernet Franc. Gold, 2012 Merlot. Gold, 2013 Pinot Gris. According to CEO Rob Ingram, “The goal of Perseus Winery is to produce approachable wines of character and distinction from some of British Columbia’s finest … [Read more...] about Gold Medals Galore at Perseus Winery
Get Inside Okanagan Wine Country with Grape Escapes Wine Tours
Dino and the team at Grape Escapes Wine Tours have worked hard to create something special to showcase this unique region. In fact, they have recently been recognized with a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. It just goes to show what can happen … [Read more...] about Get Inside Okanagan Wine Country with Grape Escapes Wine Tours
Top Cat Tours Adds Tours and Pick Up Points
Okanagan’s Top Cat Tours are led by wine experts who live right in wine country and have either attended accredited wine schools or worked in the vineyards, cellars or wine rooms of some of Canada’s top wineries. Instead of just acting as a transportation service and … [Read more...] about Top Cat Tours Adds Tours and Pick Up Points
Penticton’s one stop wineshop – BC VQA Wine Info Centre
There are so many new local Okanagan wineries popping up it is hard to keep track of them all! One of the best places to easily spot them is on the shelves of the BC VQA Wine Information Centre in Penticton. There are over 700 wines in stock from a huge selection of wineries and … [Read more...] about Penticton’s one stop wineshop – BC VQA Wine Info Centre