From beer and wine festivals to harvest-inspired production, fall is the perfect time to indulge in seasonal sips:
Taves Family Farms | Destination BC/@vancitywild
From pumpkin-picking to all-ages farm tours, ‘tis the season to taste your way across BC’s culinary-minded communities:
Vineyard at Covert Farms | Destination BC/Andrew Strain
The Okanagan’s South Asian-owned wineries are playing an important role in the region’s evolution, adding a unique perspective into local wine culture:
Wine touring at TIME Family of Wines | Travel Penticton/Nathan Penner
Darrien McWatters, operations manager at TIME Family of Wines in Penticton, and her sister Christa-Lee, general manager, have been named among the Wine Industry Networks’ 10 most inspiring people . Comprising industry leaders who exemplify innovation and inspiration, the list lauded Darrien and Christa-Lee for their adaptability through the evolution of the wine industry, their father’s death, and the global pandemic. During the latter, the sisters sold their winery to new owners and planned an expansion that will see a second location at District Wine Village in Oliver and the purchase of a vineyard near Osoyoos. Darrien’s journey towards completing her gender transition in 2021 has cemented her status as trailblazer and role model—she hopes sharing her story will help others on their own journeys.
Chef Ned Bell at the Naramata Inn | Destination BC/Hubert Kang
At the Naramata Inn, deep within wine country, Chef de Cuisine Stacy Johnson and her partner, Chef Minette Lotz, have been gaining major recognition. Both chefs dabbled in nationwide fame after appearing in an A&W commercial filmed on location at the inn in summer 2021. This year, the duo took their place as resident chefs at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario (August 25-28), demonstrating their artistry and vision of what Canadian cuisine can be. Naramata Inn is idyllically situated between Lake Okanagan and the Kettle Valley Railway, and is anchored by a hyperlocal restaurant and bar helmed by famed Canadian chef Ned Bell.
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