There are nine official wine regions, or geographical indications (similar to American Viticultural Areas in the United States) in British Columbia, and some have sub-regions, known as sub-GIs. Okanagan Valley, which includes the Golden Mile Bench, Naramata Bench and Okanagan FallsSimilkameen ValleyFraser ValleyVancouver IslandGulf … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia wine facts
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McMinnville group to build 4-story Atticus Hotel for Oregon wine tourists
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Oregon native Erin Stephenson developed a successful boutique lodging business for the wine country city of McMinnville that has inspired her group to plan on building the four-story Atticus Hotel within walking distance of 18 wineries. Groundbreaking for the Atticus Hotel, billed as "the Willamette Valley wine country’s first urban luxury boutique … [Read more...] about McMinnville group to build 4-story Atticus Hotel for Oregon wine tourists
Great Northwest Wine guide to Bainbridge Island wineries
From downtown Seattle, it’s easy see the Bainbridge Island ferry making its frequent runs across Puget Sound. But what you can’t see is how the island is another world. Hop on that ferry and you’ll be transported - in a mere 35 minutes - to an oasis of green calm, of towering trees and lapping waves, and friendly faces everywhere you look. Once there, you may find you want … [Read more...] about Great Northwest Wine guide to Bainbridge Island wineries