BC Winegrowers - Howling Bluff Estate Winery - Naramata Bench
Luke Smith is the owner, winemaker and tractor driver at his Howling Bluff Estate Winery on the Naramata Bench, just outside of Penticton. Hear his personal story of transformation from a life in investment banking to winemaking.
La Frenz Vineyard Tour
La Frenz winemaker Jeff Martin gives a vineyard tour during the 2013 Wine Bloggers Conference. He's lived in the Okanagan Valley for 20 years.
Originally from Australia, Jeff began working with grapes at the age of 18.
He said, the Okanagan Valley (Naramata Bench) will be known for Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Riesling.
Howling Bluff BC Lieutenant Governor Award for Excellence in Wine
Grape Generation, On site for the presentation of the 2011 Lieutenant Governor Award for Excellence in BC Wine to Howling Bluff Vineyards of Naramata, British Columbia, Canada.
Penticton wineries
My wine tour in the Okanagan valley started at this winery
GUIDE TO NARAMATA BENCH WINE
In this Guide to Naramata Bench Wine join Luke as he gets his hands dirty in the harvest, meets the winemakers, and tastes the delicious wines that this region has to offer.
Naramata B.C. is located on the east shore of Lake Okanagan, just 15 minutes from Penticton.
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BC Winegrowers - The Hatch Winery (West Kelowna)
If you can’t ‘out-fancy’ your neighbours, what is one to do? Collect antique shovels and hatch a series of single-vineyard wines from across the Okanagan Valley might work.
Meet GM Jessie Harnden and winemaker Jason Parkes and learn all about the Black Swift, a bird native to the Okanagan that lays a single egg per year. Single egg, single vineyard, well, you get the picture — The Hatch is an incubator for wine.
Drop by, experience the wine, have a picnic and play some bocce: It's the New Okanagan. ~ Anthony Gismondi
BC Winegrowers Upper Bench Estate Winery and Creamery (Naramata)
You could say winemaker Gavin Miller and cheese maker Shana Miller are an excellent pairing, just like the products they create. They both share the desire to make the best wine and cheese they can while employing sustainable methods and being organic. Their products can be sampled side by side in their unique combined winery and creamery, the only one in B.C. and possibly Canada.
Beautiful Okanagan Lake and Wineries
Tom from Suma Lifestyle visits Penticton, BC Canada. Join him as he hangs out at the lakeside beach and does some wine tasting at Red Rooster & Lakeview wineries.
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June 17, 2013 Kelowna Mission Hill Winery
1 day trip to Kelowna BC. At City Park and Mission Hill Winery
Penticton Promo For WBC12
Penticton and the Okanagan Valley are in a bid to host the Wine Bloggers Conference for 2012 and the voting is now on. Please vote for us at by leaving a comment specifying Penticton as the location that you would prefer.
CHALLENGE PENTICTON 2014 / 2015
The historic long distance triathlon.
The first ultra-distance event was staged in 1983 with a field of 23, but has grown to thousands of participants from throughout the world. What remains is a test of strength and endurance on a gorgeous course between two pristine lakes and along rolling vineyards in Penticton’s picturesque wine region.
The swim departs the beaches of Okanagan lake to head in an extended triangle back to the bay where you departed and up the sand into transition located in the park. From there the single loop bike course takes you through a series of rolling hills along Skaha lake, through the desert valley lined with vineyards and orchards, over Richter Pass at a height of 650m, along the ranch lands of the Similkameen and back to Penticton on the shores of Okanagan lake.
On the run, athletes will follow the shores of Skaha Lake over undulating hills with warm lake breezes refreshing you along the way before arriving at the finish where were popular North American announcer, Steve king, will welcome you across the finish line and the spectators will celebrate your achievement ‘Canadian-style’!
Penticton is a warm and welcoming lakeside community that offers high-quality wine and culinary experiences and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in a climate that is one of Canada‘s most appealing.
Cycling in Penticton
Imagine the freedom and exhilaration of biking through flourishing vineyards and rugged mountain ranges overlooking crystal clear lakes and golden sandy beaches. With such breathtaking vistas and one of the best year-round climates in Canada, it’s easy to see why thousands of cyclist pedal their way through Penticton & Wine Country every year.
BC Winegrowers Series - Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Don't expect neat rows of dark green vines at Summerhill Pyramid Winery. CEO Ezra Cipes and winemaker Eric von Krosigk walk us through the biodynamic vineyards they've been developing which are filled with indigenous plants, insects and animals, creating an ecosystem that ultimately is reflected in their wines.
Meyer Family Vineyards Pinot Noir McLean Creek Road Vineyard 2014
Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
This steeper, gravelled Okanagan Falls vineyard is planted with five French pinot noir clones spread across three different blocks, bringing diversity to the final cuvee. After a cold soak, partial wild yeast ferment and lengthy warm fermentation, this went into French oak barrels (24 percent new) for eleven months. Wild strawberry, raspberry, forest and fine textured minerality stream through this finessed, medium-bodied red, structured with a fine backbone and moderately grippy tannins. Impressive in youth, but will reward even more with a couple of years in the cellar.
LFNG invests in BC Syrah
Laughing Stock Vineyards explores the making of their BC Syrah
Giant Head Winery dinner - Summerland, BC
Video of the September 2, 2017 dinner at Giant Head Estate Winery.
The next dinner, 'The Harvest Moon Party' is Thursday, October 5, 2017 - to celebrate this year's grape harvest.
With winery owners - John Glavina and Jinny Lee.
Guitar soundtrack and playing at the event by Aaron Loewen Music and Mitchell Green - who helped to make it a magical evening.
Film + edit Stephanie Seaton
BC Winegrowers - Red Rooster Winery Naramata Bench
Sun wine writer Anthony Gismondi goes into the vineyard at Red Rooster to talk about wine with winemaker Karen Gillis.
Meyer Family Vineyard - Chris
Winemaker Chris Carson brings a wealth of experience to Meyer Family Vineyards. His philosophy is to care for the grape on the vine and maintain as much as possible a hands-off approach in the cellar to allow the true expression of the terroir. Chris returned home to Canada after spending eight years in New Zealand, where he worked with many prestigious wineries including Akaura, Gibbston Highgate Estate, Hinton Estate Vineyard, Te Kairanga, Rippon Vineyard and Winery, Chard Farm Vineyard. He also spent time with Domaine Fernandand Laurent Pillot, in Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy, France and Josh Jenson, Calera Wine Company. Chris has an impeccable reputation for producing excellence, including his Highgate Pinot Noir that won the Trophy for the best Pinot Noir at the Sydney International Wine Competition. The Pinot received gold medals from Sydney International Wine Competition, Wine Style for Asia Awards, Winewise Small Vigneron Competition and Silver at International Wine and Spirit Competition, Bragato and N.Z. International Wine Competition.
A graduate of Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand with his Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, Chris Carson brings with him his extensive enthusiasm and skills in all areas of winemaking and production.
BC Winegrowers - Lake Breeze Wine Farm (Naramata Bench)
Winemaker Garron Elmes has made every bottle of wine at Lake Breeze since the day it opened 20 years ago. From South Africa to Penticton his arrival coincided with the launch of many small estates along what is now one of the most famous winegrowing benches in British Columbia. Today the winery is a premier producer of pinot blanc and joins a small cadre of producers making exciting pinot noir across the valley. Join us on ‘The Patio at Lake Breeze’ as we discuss the secrets of the Naramata Bench and how they relate to the style of Lake Breeze wines.
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