August 05, 2008 | Tips from Us >
Oliver, Wineries & Vineyards
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A trip to the Southern Okanagan this August long weekend resulted in the discovery of a new (to me anyway) winery. Burrowing Owl will always be a classic and one of my all time favourites - the wine is consistently spectacular and the winery top class but a new kid on the block has the potential to add to my 'must stop list'.
Open only a year to the public although making wine since 2005, Le Vieux Pin positions themselves as making wine in the french tradition but with the latest equipment.
A wonderful welcome along a farm path alive with lavender and organic apples (the owner offers both for free picking!) , the winery also has a bocci court and pleasant patio.
Once inside, its the wine that is the star. On this visit we were offered by some very knowledgable and gracious staff, the 2007 Vaila Pinot Noir Rose - nectar of the gods was the description that came to my tongue and my rather uneducated but very happy palette. After quickly snapping up a bottle to purchase, we found out its an award winner scoring 97 points! And a very cool label to boot! Check out Le Vieux next time you are in Oliver - they say tastings by appointment but if the Open sign is out - go in - you won't be dissapointed!!!
June 08, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
Oliver, Wineries & Vineyards
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Hey there,
Just got back from a trip to the Okanagan, a trip taken expressly for the wine, but enjoyed lots of the other attractions too.
The one thing I noticed is that all the best & most interesting wineries are not listed on your HelloBC.com site. Is this site not government funded? If so why is it that so few of the smaller wineries are not listed here? Is the price too high?
I would like to point out that those visitors who are planning a cellar stocking trip like we were need to do a lot more homework than this site.
Attention Wine Lovers!! Be sure to visit our favorites too! Golden Beaver Winery - their motto is Fun Name FINE Wine... and it's true - don't let the name dissuade you! Go in and ask how they came up with it! The wine will be worth it!
Also worth a stop Oliver Twist and Twisted Tree!
CHEERS!!