Liquidity Winery Bistro and Gallery in Okanagan Falls, B.C.
One hundred per cent of Liquidity wines are estate grown and hand harvested. They use sustainable and time-tested viticultural practices to provide the finest growing environment for their vines. Great wines begin with great grapes.
Read the feature in the summer 2016 issue of Crush magazine, Canada's vineyard and winery management publication.
WINE-ing in the Okanagan: Must-see wineries
Why go to Napa or Napoli when we have a beautiful wine region right in our backyard!? A 4-hour roadtrip or a 1-hour flight and you’re surrounded by beautiful vineyards, lakes and impressive wines. The weather will almost always guarantee to impress. BC wines have been on the up and up and have been proving themselves in the world as having diversity. The unique environment of water, weather and sunlight have put BC wines, such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Rieslings on the map. We did all the hard work of driving around and tasting all the wine for you and these are our MUST-SEE wineries of the Okanagan. Check out our tour and where to stop in to sleep and eat.
Liquidity Wines
OK Falls
Liquidity isn’t only a winery, it’s an experience. From the changing artwork, to changing bistro menu that boasts fresh and simple food, to of course the wines (we can’t get enough of the Chardonnay!) and the incredible views of Skaha Lake. They will make you feel warm and welcome from the moment you walk through the glass doors. Check in to see Artist Lecture Series monthly.
Stoneboat Vineyards
Oliver
A truly family-run vineyard – from 15 acres to 50! The Martiniuk’s left the craziness of Vancouver and headed out east to open a winery (isn’t that everyone’s dream?) It was a good move, because the Black Sage Bench offers minerals in the ground, unlike any other area – which makes the wine unique and flavorful. Their Pinot Noir is definitely unlike any other and keeps us coming back for more.
Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort
Osoyoos
After a long day of travel and drinking wine, book a stay at Spirit Ridge - our very own desert right here in BC. Guest suites, vineyard, golf course, fine dining, spa, sparkling pools, it’s luxury at its finest. Nk’Mip Cellars not only has award-winning wines, it’s the FIRST Aboriginal-owned and operated winery. The spa is full-service and offers hot-stone massages (great after that long drive). Enjoy alfresco dinner at Mica, overlooking the desert and lake. Fresh, aboriginal-style cuisine is unique and delicious. Then bedtime in a comfy suite, cozied by a fireplace.
The Jammery
Kelowna
Start the day of right (bring your appetite) at the best breakfast spot in the Okanagan. The Jammery is world-renowned for their in-house made jams in all different flavors. We have a thing for the Amaretto Blueberry. After watching them make jams through the viewing window, sit down and get ready for some of the largest plates of waffles, eggs benny and sandwiches you’ve ever seen!
50th Parallel
Lake Country
International award-winning wines, bumping music and fun vibes, this is #1 on our list of best wineries and soon-to-be destination resort. Run by a power-couple who slaved over the land themselves to build what has become one of the Okanagan’s most impressive spots from the architecture and views, to the vineyards and the hospitality. They offer tours of the property and education of their processes, that end with a tasting that will blow your mind.
8th Generation
Summerland
Passed down through 8 generations of Schales’ boys (hence the name). The first Schales grape was planted in 1783 – that’s some experience unlike anyone else! They have one of the oldest tasting rooms in the Okanagan that’s a restored farmhouse from the 1940's. It's also one of the only wine shops that ACTUALLY faces the vineyard, which means breath taking views while you sip on their crisp and clean wines.
Our fav: INTEGRITY (but you should try them all)
Dirty Laundry
Summerland
The only thing better than Dirty Laundry’s Bordello wine (which is virtually impossible to beat), is the story that it actually WAS a bordello. The story goes that a immigrant worker named Sam, quit his job and opened a laundromat. He realized soon after that his customers had needs for other things, like drinks and gambling .and women. Dirty (upstairs) Laundry (downstairs) was born. The original location still stands and they play up on the story, but now surrounded by beautiful vineyards and makes delicious, award-winning wines, making it one of the most fun wineries ever. You can order a picnic and sit on the patio and watch the steam engine go by.
LIQUIDITY AERIALS
Come visit us at Liquidity. Treat your tastebuds to a meal at our new bistro. Our mission is to pair our wines with local fresh ingredients that share the same terroir and climate for the ultimate culinary experience. Explore the gallery artwork and installations throughout the property. Everywhere you look there is a new experience to behold. All of this set against one of the most beautiful vistas in the Okanagan Valley.
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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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Saluting BC Wines
In the lead up to BC Day we salute our backyard heroes! Wine expert DJ Kearney presents some of her summer faves, as well as a couple of low alcohol options.
Panel judging B.C.'s best wines
Judges are ranking about 600 B.C. wines from Sept 15-17 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, ahead of the B.C Wine Awards on Sept. 28 in Kelowna.
Liquidity Wines Daisy Chain Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Liquidity Wines New Zealand wine producer of small parcell wines. First three releases are Daisy Chain Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Summer Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Baxters Block Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Okanagan Wine Tour - Day 3
A tour of sixty wineries in seven days through BC's Okanagan. Day 3.
Jackson Triggs
Stags Hollow
Liquidity
Noble Ridge
Kraze Legz
Blasted Church
Painted Rock
Pentage
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30 BC Wineries visits Stoneboat Vineyards
Stoneboat Vineyards in Oliver BC offers up a virtuoso wine tasting experience. Start off with a glass of the Piano Brut under the garden terrace and drink your way through the rest of the portfolio.
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Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. profile for Crush magazine
Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. is located in Penticton, British Columbia.
The story of Painted Rock Estate Winery began in 2004, when after an extensive search, proprietor John Skinner and family found their perfect 10—a 60-acre plot of land, just south of Penticton near Skaha Lake. In the past, the plot served as the centre of the largest apricot orchard in the British Commonwealth, Braeside Farms, though at the time of purchase it sat as a fallow vineyard. The site is now home to one of British Columbia's most picturesque and beautiful tasting rooms.
Read more about Painted Rock Estate Winery in the 2015 issue of Crush magazine, the Canadian vineyard and winery management publication.
Rookie: Practicum Student from Okanagan College
Congratulations to our Rookie from Okanagan College Viticulture Program. She completed a full week here at liquidity.... here is her summer camp type video week in Review: Vineyard Planting, Pruning, Pulling, Tying, Bottling, toured other vineyeards, and operated the tractor. We also looked at how we store and mine information for analysis and decision making.
A healthy dose of how to work safe.