Longtime wine grape growers open new winery in Oliver, bottling their own product

Vasanti Estate Winery is the new winery in town. But as longtime wine grape growers for 20 years, the Sidhu family were no strangers to the wine game when they opened their own wine shop along Hwy 97 in Oliver at the end of June. “We decided, why not make some wine? We’ve been farming […] The post Longtime wine grape growers open new winery in Oliver, bottling their own product appeared first on VITIS .

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Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC

Once an afterthought in tasting rooms, sparkling wine is quickly emerging as one of the most dynamic categories in British Columbia. What was more experimental is now a movement; wineries from the Okanagan to the Gulf Islands are producing sparkling bottles that rival international benchmarks, while carving out a distinctly B.C. identity. From méthode traditionnelle […] The post Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC appeared first on VITIS .

Towers and tunnels

Two grand new wineries will offer contrasting views of Lake Country While the Okanagan Valley is hardly lacking for impressive views, Lake Country rewards with more than its share of panoramas. Add to the mix that these steep-sloping, sun-drenched, west-facing shores now encompass part of the Lake Country sub-Geographical Indication and it should come as […] The post Towers and tunnels appeared first on VITIS .

Time to rebuild

After four years of turmoil, B.C.’s wine industry is ready for some good news April was B.C. Wine Month, so it is a little bittersweet to note that this is also the month when the first B.C. wines made with Washington, Oregon, California or Ontario grapes his the shelves. Then again, “bittersweet” neatly sums up […] The post Time to rebuild appeared first on VITIS .

Longtime wine grape growers open new winery in Oliver, bottling their own product

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Fizz Forward: The Sparkling Wine Boom in BC

Towers and tunnels

Time to rebuild