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Okanagan Wine
iN VIDEO: National survey finds wine lovers prefer to visit the Okanagan over Niagara
A recent webinar presented to members of Wine Growers Canada revealed Canadians are more interested…
Recent cold snap too feeble to complete icewine harvest
Last week’s cooler nighttime low temperatures failed to last long enough for Okanagan grape growers…
Okanagan company gets federal funding to develop winery clean tech
An Okanagan-based company is getting federal funding to find new ways to turn wine waste…
2020 looking like a vintage year for Okanagan wines
“Small but mighty” is how the British Columbia Wine Institute is describing last year’s Okanagan…
South Okanagan winery scaling back in midst of overwhelming challenges
Oliver’s Covert Farms Family Estate has announced it will be largely scaling back its operations…
iN VIDEO: Nearly 25% of Okanagan wineries are listed for sale
Devastating winter vine kills are just part of the reason why more than 50 wineries…
Frigid Arctic air delivers another blow to Okanagan wine industry
There’s a good chance that the frigid temperatures this past weekend were even more harmful…
Kaleden viticulturist may have solution to keep vines warm during cold snaps
A Kaleden viticulturist and helicopter pilot has come up with an idea that could save…
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…
Okanagan College gets $1.75M grant for wine, beer innovation
Okanagan College has received a $1.75 million grant from the federal government to aid innovation…
International expert says global warming good for Okanagan wines
OKANAGAN - An Australian winemaker says in a CNBC opinion editorial that global warming is going to turn the Okanagan into the best wine region in the world in the coming years. Philip Mcgahan starting making wine in in Hunter Valley, Australia in 2002. The area regularly reaches more than 40 Celsius and with temperatures...
New web show lets you sip and learn about Okanagan wine in your slippers
SUMMERLAND – Looking for an alternative to stuffy shows that teach you about the Okanagan’s favourite beverage? There’s a new local wine review show hosted by a cast of colourful characters that features interviews and information about the Okanagan’s best wines and wineries. Sipping with Slippers premiered on YouTube in late September. They recently released...
New West Kelowna winery could have major impact on number of Chinese tourists visiting the Okanagan
WEST KELOWNA - A new $30-million wine tour destination in West Kelowna could dramatically increase the number of foreign tourists coming to the Okanagan. Construction on Grizzli Winery on Boucherie Road is scheduled for completion next spring. Ground was broken earlier this year but already it’s starting to take shape. The winery, at 60,000 square...
Why you’ll want to reserve your Okanagan red wines this year
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - All through the Okanagan region, winemakers are getting excited about prospects for this year’s grape crop. Hot, sunny days that have been relatively constant since early June have brought this year’s vintage along at blazing speed, and Okanagan winemakers believe the conditions are right for one of the best vintages ever. “It’s definitely...
Golden Mile Bench is a thing; dream becomes reality for some Okanagan wineries
OLIVER – Soon, when you open a bottle of wine from one of 11 select wineries in the South Okanagan, you will notice something new on the label. The Golden Mile Bench sub-geographical indicator, or sub-appellation, is a first in B.C. meant to mark wines grown in a specific region with at least 95 per...