Over 20 years ago, a savvy New York entrepreneur and a passionate young winemaker began to fulfill an incredible dream: to “create the finest Champagne-house in the world, right here in BC, Canada” (Stephen Cipes, Proprietor). (Photo: Ari Cipes pouring a … [Read more...] about Summerhill Pyramid Winery The ‘Champagne-house’ of Canada
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SpierHead Winery – Best New Winery in 2012
East Kelowna Bench boutique winery SpierHead has just been named the Best New Winery at the 2012 BC Wine Awards. They grow Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in their vineyards, sourcing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Black Sage Bench in Oliver. Wines are … [Read more...] about SpierHead Winery – Best New Winery in 2012
Spierhead – A Jewel In East Kelowna
Spierhead Winery is one of the newer wineries on this trail. The tasting room is open through to October daily and by appointment in the winter months. Stop by during the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival and pick up a Fab Five Winery Passport and a winery stamp. … [Read more...] about Spierhead – A Jewel In East Kelowna
Ancient Hill – A Passion For Wine
It is always an uplifting experience to meet people who share your passion for wine and Ancient Hill’s owners Richard and Jitske Kamphuys do just that. The family owned winery is located in Ellison, a rural part of North Kelowna, overlooking the airport. The … [Read more...] about Ancient Hill – A Passion For Wine
The Untold Story of Jesse Croy – Summerhill Chef Extraordinaire
Sunset Organic Bistro located at Summerhill Pyramid Winery glitters like a jewel in Kelowna’s culinary scene. Spearheading it’s success is one man: Executive Chef Jesse Croy. Croy started his career at Summerhill working under then-Executive Chef Grant de … [Read more...] about The Untold Story of Jesse Croy – Summerhill Chef Extraordinaire