Wine
BC changes rules for VQA wines in effort to save wineries, jobs after grape freeze
The devastating loss of grape vines due to the intense cold snap this past winter…
‘Symbiotic relationship with nature’: Vernon’s ‘first’ winery quietly opens
Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery…
Kelowna man takes first place in national young sommelier award
A Kelowna man went head to head in a competition with Canada’s best young sommeliers…
Importing grapes may save the Okanagan wine industry
Okanagan grape growers and winery owners – who are often the same people – are…
Liquor agency tight-lipped on why Okanagan wines will soon disappear in Alberta
The Alberta government agency responsible for liquor and cannabis is tight-lipped about why it has…
Drastic changes needed as Okanagan wine industry faces ‘existential crisis’
The Okanagan wine industry urgently needs to re-invent itself on a scale not seen for…
Domes and diversity keep West Kelowna winery busy during industry’s dark days
Just because a quarter of the Okanagan wineries are up for sale doesn’t mean it’s…
Why there may not be any Okanagan ice wine this winter
While the warm winter to date is not good for ice wine it’s not actually…
2024 BC Winery Dogs calendar has been uncorked
From greeting guests to scaring away pests – dogs have earned a place for themselves…
How some Okanagan wineries are tackling climate change
Climate change presents a whole host of issues for the Okanagan’s wine industry. From extreme…
How Pandosy’s mission inadvertently made the Okanagan a wine capital
Wine is a word synonymous with the Okanagan, yet its origin story remains shrouded in…
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival returns a bit later than usual
The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is returning later than usual with wineries participating all across…
Prestigious Silver Star Wine Festival about to uncork for second year
Elevated menus, wine tastings, entertainment and markets are on the menu for the four-day Silver…
Summerland wine village looking to open next spring
Billing itself as a premier destination, the Summerlalnd BottleNeck Wine Village is planning to open…
Okanagan wine industry will take half a decade to fully recover: Wine Growers
The summer of 2023 will likely be a great time to tour Okanagan wineries, soak…