2012 was a “really awesome year” for Forbidden Fruit Winery, according to owner Steve Venables. “We released our first mystery wine, ranked the Peoples Choice #1 Winery to Visit, and we picked up 30 medals.” Among those medals were two Double-Gold at the … [Read more...] about More Mysteries at Forbidden Fruit
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Seven Stones Winery – Exciting New Wine Caves under Construction
For George Hanson, nothing is ever done “half-way”. This has always been the case for the way he makes wines at his winery, Seven Stones in Cawston. Extremely high quality wines are made from attention to minute details in the vineyard and the cellar, where … [Read more...] about Seven Stones Winery – Exciting New Wine Caves under Construction
Eau Vivre Winery welcomes new winemaker
The year 2012 will be a memorable year for Eau Vivre Winery in Cawston. Not only was it presented with one of the biggest prizes in BC wine making - a Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in BC Wines for their 2009 Pinot Noir, it introduced some new … [Read more...] about Eau Vivre Winery welcomes new winemaker
Seven Stones Winery Builds On Tradition
This will be a bit of a construction site,” Seven Stones Owner/Winemaker George Hanson tells me. If you are planning a return visit to Seven Stones Winery in the coming spring, you might notice something a little different with the view. The spectacular mountain … [Read more...] about Seven Stones Winery Builds On Tradition
Eau Vivre Winery Wins Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence
With information at our fingertips, it’s increasingly more difficult to find something as yet undiscovered. In the BC wine world, the Similkameen Valley was once undiscovered except for the few brave, talented folks who grow grapes and make wine. Now that hidden gem is … [Read more...] about Eau Vivre Winery Wins Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence