Reading Time: 3 minutes Narrative adds a new option to the table with XC Sparkling 0.5, a limited 200-case dealcoholized release. Alongside it, the 2023 XC Method offers a gently sparkling rosé made from Naramata-grown Auxerrois and Chardonnay. We look at the story and winemaking behind both. The post Narrative’s Two Sparkling Stories: XC Method and New XC Sparkling 0.5 appeared first on BCWineTrends .
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Reading Time: 6 minutes A visit to Lunessence Winery reveals five distinctive estate wines, including three 2026 National Wine Awards medal winners. Discover our three favourites: the vibrant Brut Riesling, aromatic Field White and elegant new Pinot Noir from Giant’s Head vineyard. The post Lunessence Winery: Five Estate Wines Showcase Summerland’s Latest Releases appeared first on BCWineTrends .
Reading Time: 3 minutes Dirty Laundry’s 2025 Hush and Let’s Get Fizzical Rosés bring bright Okanagan fruit to fall entertaining. Hush Rosé also earned a Silver Medal at the 2026 National Wine Awards of Canada. The post Dirty Laundry’s Award-Winning 2025 Rosés – Perfect for Fall Entertaining appeared first on BCWineTrends .
Reading Time: 7 minutes [Summerland, BC] A recent visit to Lightning Rock Winery offered a fascinating look at a wine program shaped by both the diversity of Okanagan vineyards and the challenges of recent vintages. The current lineup draws on fruit from Summerland, Naramata and the Golden Mile Slopes, alongside carefully selected vineyards in Washington State. The Cross Border […] The post Lightning Rock Winery: An Electric Mix of Summerland and Cross-Border Releases appeared first on BCWineTrends .
