Back for its 14th year, Light up the Vines promises visitors an enchanting experience filled with sparkling lights, music, wine and beverage tastings. Bottleneck Drive transforms into a magical wonderland, illuminating the vineyards and orchards and creating a breathtaking spectacle that draws visitors from across the region. It’s the perfect time to explore new places […]
Fall in the Okanagan is a magical time when the air is crisp and the appetites become more hearty. You reach for cozier sweaters, warmer and more full-bodied wines, and comfort foods like soups and casseroles. Fall also means it’s time for root vegetables and gourds to really shine. Pies, beverages, soups, and more – […]
Discover the elements that give Okanagan its wine-savvy reputation The Okanagan is well known as a desirable tourist destination. It’s lakes, mountains, and orchards draw people in from all over the country. And it’s wines, of course, are in a league of their own. Okanagan wines have attracted wine enthusiasts from all over since the […]
Tucked away in the Okanagan Valley and famous for its stunning weather, gorgeous views, and endless vineyards, Summerland truly lives up to its name as a beautiful summer destination. The Okanagan’s semi-arid conditions, with little rainfall and lots of heat and sunshine, make it ideal for growing grapes. Taking advantage of this, The Okanagan has […]
As summer lingers in Okanagan, we are lucky to be able to enjoy warm weather activities well into September. The enduring warmth calls for lighter fruit-forward wines that echo this region’s lush vineyards and orchards. Presenting with a hue reminiscent of an August sunset, our latest wine feature highlights Gamay Noir’s summer-loving side. Expect soft, […]
The Okanagan is home to over 200 vineyards. It’s a literal paradise for wine lovers—but you already knew that. With summer’s arrival just around the corner (finally!), we know you’ve got vino on your mind. That definitely includes scoping out some sweet new spots at which you can enjoy your beloved ruby or golden-tinted nectar. […]
Heaven’s Gate Winery Offers Bliss in Summerland iNwine Spotlight by Jennifer Schell Set pristinely above Lake Okanagan in beautiful Summerland, you will find Heaven’s Gate Winery. Aptly named, the vineyard rolls towards the water offering the perfect Okanagan mountain scape, with only the sounds of birds chirping and perhaps a neighbour’s tractor, it is pure […]