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North America’s First Indigenous Winemaker in Osoyoos
The first indigenous-owned winery in North America, Nk’Mip (pronounced in-ka-meep) Cellars also is home to…
Wine Wednesday: Mayhem Pinot Blanc
Brother and sister Jak Meyer and Terry Meyer Stone have been merrily co-existing in the…
iN Season: A delicious zucchini loaf recipe to make now
It is zucchini season which means zucchini galore! When these tubular squahs grow, they grow…
Long before vineyards and winemaking, cantaloupe was king in Oliver
PENTICTON – Long before the Town of Oliver became known as the Wine Capital of…
Hainle: The legacy behind Canada’s first organic winery
KELOWNA – The Hainle Vineyards legacy began in 1972, and was built on a number…
Why Okanagan Spirits went to great lengths to create new colour-changing gin
KELOWNA – The fight for gender equality is far from over. CEO of Okanagan Spirits…
Big changes coming for Lake Country’s O’Rourke Peak Cellars
KELOWNA – There’s more on the horizon at O’Rourke Peak Cellars than a stunning view…
Why Black Market Wine calls Kaleden ‘one of the last frontiers in the Okanagan’
In anticipation of the highly anticipated Garagiste North Small Producers Festival Sunday, August 18th, I…
Skinny Duke’s Glorious Emporium in Kelowna is all right, all right, all right
KELOWNA – Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium isn't grandma's basement; it's your cool uncle's batchelor pad…
Why this winemaker moonlights as a winemaker
In anticipation of the highly anticipated Garagiste North Small Producers Festival Sunday, August 18th, I…
This rose by any other name would smell as sweet, thanks to Vern
KELOWNA – The House of Rose's legacy began with Vern Rose, who many remember as…
Bananas once grew in the Okanagan thanks to one industrious farmer
PENTICTON – A long time ago, tropical fruit grew in the Okanagan. If you think…
Why this Okanagan wine maker has 13 speakers in the vineyard
In anticipation of the highly anticipated Garagiste North Small Producers Festival Sunday, August 18th, I…
How one small wine producer is helping other women follow in her footsteps
In anticipation of the highly anticipated Garagiste North Small Producers Festival Sunday, August 18th, I…
UBCO researchers dive into the science of wine
KELOWNA – Understanding the nuances of a great pinot noir isn't just about swishing, swirling…