Jenna Hickman Nestled on the hill, right off Naramata Road, Hillside Winery and its modern farmhouse are a landmark in the South Okanagan. Ever since rows of vineyards replaced rows of apricot trees in 1983, the winery has fostered a friendly and welcoming … [Read more...] about Taste the fruits of the Naramata Bench at Hillside Winery
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DA SILVA VINEYARDS AND WINERY RELEASES INAUGURAL BLACK LABEL
Roslyne Buchanan With the patience of farmers, Da Silva Vineyards and Winery has followed a slow and steady path. Their inaugural 2012 Black Label Merlot represents an important milestone and is an homage to Da Silva’s history. The journey began in 1955 when, with only a … [Read more...] about DA SILVA VINEYARDS AND WINERY RELEASES INAUGURAL BLACK LABEL
Four Shadows Winery: A gem no longer hidden in the shadows
Blake Allen Nestled in the foothills along Upper Bench Road, just minutes from downtown Penticton, lies Four Shadows Winery. This family-run boutique winery is a gem that’s not so hidden these days. After nearly a decade of growing award-winning grapes for other … [Read more...] about Four Shadows Winery: A gem no longer hidden in the shadows
VINEYARDS AND GROWERS HONOURED AT DA SILVA VINEYARDS AND WINERY
By Roslyne Buchanan The Da Silva family's deep farming roots and direct experience farming across the region have instilled in them an understanding of the grapes’ growing sites and their nuances. In visiting, you’ll learn the wines’ stories, whether they are bottled or boxed, … [Read more...] about VINEYARDS AND GROWERS HONOURED AT DA SILVA VINEYARDS AND WINERY
Award-Winning Wines Emerge From Four Shadows Winery
By Blake Allen Winemaking is an expression of both land and people, and when exceptional examples of both of those meet, it makes for an extraordinary bottle of wine. When the Okanagan first lured Joka and Wilbert Borren to Penticton’s Upper Bench nine years ago, they saw … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Wines Emerge From Four Shadows Winery