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You can't go to the Okanagan without visiting a winery! Tourism BC Field Reporter, Kelli Corscadden has a great afternoon after following a recommendation to Summerhill Pyramid Winery.
November 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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A great time to visit the Okanogan valley and miss all the crowds is early October. We were holidaying with or motorhome and made many stops along the way, touring the valley from Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, Summerland, Peachland, Kelowna, and Vernon, taste testing as many different wines as we could along the way. The crowds were small, and most campgrounds that were open were almost deserted. We sat on the shores of Lake Osoyoos, and Lake Okanogan, sipping wine and just relaxing, while enjoying the view.
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March 23, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Kelowna, Wineries & Vineyards
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With 14 wineries in the Kelowna area, most of us have to pick only a handfull per day to visit - especially if we swallow the mouthfull of wine in a tasting more often than we spit it out! Sure, the seasoned wine lover knows that it increases your stamina for winery visits if you don't actually drink the wine that you taste, but most of us can't bear the thought of not drinking at least some of the wine in our glass! And if we have a designated driver, then why not? But when wine touring in Kelowna, be sure to incorporate some of that fabulous food that the Okanagan grows and serves up. Many wineries have their own restaurants and the cuisine is fabulous!
But for this entry, I wanted to tell you about Carmelis Goat Cheese Farm, just a short drive further south from the city from CedarCreek Estate Winery. It's the best "cheesy" attraction in Kelowna! The other good news is that incorporating a little cheese tasting into your winery tour will help to expand your wine tour stamina and energy. At Carmelis, over 20 varieties of goat cheese are expertly crafted right on site, with farm tours available to those who book in advance, and cheese tasting in their shop for drop in visitors. The cheeses are specialty items for Kelowna, so be sure to bring some home as a souvenir (even if you devour it soon after you return!). Or you may just want to serve it up with some area wine once you get back to your accommodations - just pick up a baguette at a local bakery, some fruit at a fruit stand or orchard, and your special Kelowna picnic is all set!
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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Between Kelowna and Vernon in an area called the Okanagan Centre is the Gray Monk Estate Winery. Our “great find” was their Grape Vine restaurant. Perfect weather + large deck + stunning view + delicious food + great wine + excellent service = a perfect moment.
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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In August, 2004, four old friends explored the Okanagan Valley, sipping and slurping the local vinifera, and sampling the best hospitality in the world. One bright and sunny day, while doing our "sipping" thing at Grey Monk Winery, we decided to lunch. And what a lunch it was! Fantastic food, wonderful wine, and amazingly friendly service. BUT, it was completely overwhelmed, as were we, by the astounding vista below us, running from horizon-to-horizon. The sun sparkled off the lake waters and the sky was intense blue, and huge!! It was but one highlight a trip from which the memories will last forever!