Our first wine review #1 - Stoneboat Vineyards Rosé
Christine and I review a Stoneboat Rosé wine on a sunny eve in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Made from Pinot Noir and a splash of Pinotage. Taken and edited with an iPhone 6.
Rosé from: Stoneboat Vineyards
Location: Oliver, BC, Canada
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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.
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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Vintage Report - May 2011
For each report this season, we're going to follow the same vines and see how they grow through the season. Thus year we'll be following Row 4, frame 2 of the Pinotage at Stoneboat Vineyards - one of my favorite wines in BC.
There will be more reports each month right through to harvest and maybe a little bit beyond as I hope to document that magical process of how wine gets into that bottle on your dinner table. Cheers!
Stoneboat Vineyard - Stone'd Red wine
This week we get stoned!
We try a red wine - Stone'd Red wine from Stoneboat Vineyard. Sheena picked out this week's wine! She picked a red, is she feeling ok?? Check out what we thought and make sure to leave us a note below with a wine we should try!
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Oooyster Festival In Osoyoos : Why we live here | Tiffany Munsey Kelowna Real Estate Sales
Looking for things to do in the Okanagan and want to take in some of our amazing wine from Kelowna and the Okanagan, look no further than the annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival.
WOW!!! What a great afternoon at the Oyster Festival and Osoyoos, this is truly WHY WE LIVE HERE! I am truly a foodie and a wineo, so when I am not busy with real estate in Kelowna, I like to indulge my senses! I cant wait to go back next year and hope that you will join me for the Annual Oooyster Festival!
The Oliver/Osoyoos Oyster Festival was created to showcase the sustainable oysters produced by the farmers and guilds of the nearby West Coast together with the award-winning wines of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. Even oysters need a day in the sun!
SATURDAY APRIL 20TH
ART OF THE OYSTER SIGNATURE EVENT
with wine pairings from participating OOWA wineries Elegant afternoon soiree featuring oyster creations from Oliver & Osoyoos best restaurants and chefs with wonderful wine pairings from participating Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. Freshly shucked oysters will be featured from Effingham Oysters, Outlandish Oysters, Codfathers, and Buy the Sea. Enjoy oysters, wine and the background music of nHarmonix Music. For oyster and wine lovers this is one of the highlight events of the festival.Oyster Stations: Artisan Culinary Concepts, Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl Winery, C'est La V, Mica Restaurant at Spirit Ridge Resort, Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Winery, Terrafina Restaurant at Hester Creek Winery, Covert Farms Family Estate, Watermark Resort and Walnut Beach Resort.Wine Stations: Castoro De Oro Winery, Covert Farms, Fairview Cellars, Gehringer Brothers, Hester Creek Winery, Inniskillin, Nk'Mip Cellars, Oliver Twist Winery, Platium Bench Winery, Silver Sage Winery, Stoneboat Vineyards, Intersection Winery, and Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.
Oliver B.C. - A Smokey Week so far
Unfortunate fires in the south create a foggy haze over the town of Oliver in British Columbia Canada
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30 BC Wineries visit 8th Generation Winery
What do you get when you visit a winery in Summerland, BC where the winemaker is the 8th generation of his family making wines? Great wines! At 8th Generation Winery they are crafting amazing Rieslings and a Proseco styled sparkling wine perfect to celebrate any occasion with.
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C.C. Jentsch Cellars | Red Wines | Oliver, BC
Over 63 acres of the prestigious wine region, and B.C.'s first sub-appellation “The Golden Mile Bench” in Oliver, BC is home to C.C. Jentsch Cellars. The Jentsch family has been farming the Okanagan since 1929. Amber Pratt, head Winemaker, is crafting Chris and Betty Jentsch’s estate-grown fruit into premium labels. Viognier, The Quest, Cab Merlot, Syrah, ‘The Dance’ (Rose) and `The Chase` and a limited release Small Lots Series from select varietals establish the portfolio. `The Chase` is a Bordeaux-style blend, that boasts 5 of the 6 classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. At C.C. Jentsch Cellars, we focus on crafting our finest fruit into honestly made, premium wines that represent outstanding quality and value.
Vintage Report August 2011
I delayed this one a little because I was waiting for veraison to set a little, however it didn't happen until after the video had been edited. Here is it the pinotage looked like in mid August. Sorry it's a little late.