Finding inspiration in our new reality can be difficult. Physical distancing and staying home have meant many events, like our popular Bloom and Discover spring tastings, have been cancelled or postponed. The good news is winemaking hasn’t stopped. Vines continue to grow, grapes continue to ripen and winemakers continue to produce fresh and vibrant wines meant to be savoured and enjoyed.

We invite you to join us for Part II of our Virtual 2019 Vintage Preview. In Part I, we explore the 2019 vintage from Lake Country, Kelowna and Vancouver Island. Part II welcomes winemakers from the Similkameen Valley, South Okanagan Valley (Golden Mile Bench) and BC’s new Sub-GI, Naramata Bench to discuss the 2019 growing season and wines in these regions.

Streaming to you in the comfort and safety of your home, please join Barbara Philip MW and a panel of top BC winemakers from across the province as they welcome you into BC’s diverse wine regions to discuss the 2019 vintage directly from the vineyards where the grapes are grown.

DETAILS:
PART II
DATE: April 29, 2020
TIME: 1:00 PM
LENGTH: 45 minutes

​​​​​​​REGIONS & PANELISTS:
•    South Okanagan Valley (Golden Mile Bench) & Similkameen Valley: Jeff Hundertmark, Director of Winemaking, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
•    Similkameen Valley: Charlie Baessler, Owner, Winemaker, Manager, Corcelettes Estate Winery
•    Naramata Bench: Graham & Lyndsay O’Rourke, Proprietor, Owner, Winemaker, Tightrope Winery 

Every vintage has a story to tell. We invite you to step into BC’s breathtaking wine regions to find out what makes the 2019 story so special. Please read the most recent 2019 Vintage Report.