PENTICTON, British Columbia - It’s no secret in British Columbia, but Tightrope Winery deserves to be in the discussion when talking about the best young wineries in the Pacific Northwest. There’s no debate among judges at the Cascadia Wine Competition. The international judging of Pacific Northwest wine staged in Hood River, Ore., at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel … [Read more...] about Husband/wife team make Tightrope Winery a destination in British Columbia
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St. Hubertus Riesling tops Best of Varietal for British Columbia wine
PENTICTON, British Columbia - Andy Gebert, winemaker and co-owner of St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery in Kelowna, used his 2013 Estate Riesling to earn Wine of the Year honors at the 2016 British Columbia Best of Varietal Wine Awards. The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society announced the competition results Thursday to officially launch of the 22nd annual Spring Okanagan … [Read more...] about St. Hubertus Riesling tops Best of Varietal for British Columbia wine
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards announces 2016 concert series
OLIVER, British Columbia - Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, one of the most visitor-friendly wineries in the Okanagan Valley, has announced the return of its Canadian Concert Series this summer. The series features music from some of Canada's top talent, all in the comfort of the winery's amphitheater, which is next to the award-winning winery. The concert series kicks off May 28 … [Read more...] about Tinhorn Creek Vineyards announces 2016 concert series
Bella leads way for British Columbia sparkling wine
NARAMATA, British Columbia - Jay Drysdale could be seen as a bit of a renaissance man, working through the years as a chef, sommelier, wine merchant, winery general manager and wine judge. Instead, he's known as the bubble man of British Columbia. Drysdale is the owner and winemaker for Bella Sparkling Wines in the Okanagan Valley, the only winery in the province that … [Read more...] about Bella leads way for British Columbia sparkling wine
Icewine harvest begins for BC wine industry
KELOWNA, British Columbia — Six winemakers in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley gave thanks early Wednesday for the frigid temperatures that allowed them to begin icewine harvest on Thanksgiving Eve in the United States. Volcanic Hills Estate Winery in West Kelowna was the first in the province to bring in a crop, taking four tons of Chardonnay at 40 percent sugar and four … [Read more...] about Icewine harvest begins for BC wine industry