With the leaves turning gold and the crush in full swing, theres no
better time to hit wine country (with plenty of trunk space).
wine
Neighboring wineries in the Similkameen Valley
may get a wee bit of Pinot envy when they get their hands on the 2008
Pinot Noir from Orofino.
The husband and wife team have struck gold with this delicious
specimenso scoop it up now before the sommeliers do. Orofino Vineyards,
2152 Barcelo Rd., Cawston, B.C., 250-499-0068, www.orofinovineyards.com
wine
One of the Okanagans original cult wines, Black
Hills just turned 10. At a recent vertical tasting of 1999-2008 Nota
Bene vintages we pegged the 2008 as the real deal (as was the 2003, but
we finished the last remaining bottleoops). Open it now or lay away for
your next notable occasion, like no car day, or the start of a new
month. 30880 Black Sage Rd., Oliver, B.C., 250-498-0666, www.blackhillswinery.com
wine
Named
for the towering pine rising from the vineyard (pictured), Le
Vieux Pin is a must on the wine route. The tropical flavours and
crisp acidity are promised and delivered in the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc and
the elegant and simple label (no sunsets or dogs with umbrellas here) is
almost as pleasing as whats inside. Le Vieux Pin, 34070 73rd and Black
Sage Rd., Oliver, B.C., 250-498-8388, www.levieuxpin.ca
dine
Pack your own picnic and take in the stellar
views from the communal table on the patio behind La
Stella and order a bottle of the delicious Super Tuscan-inspired
2007 Fortissimo. So tall, dark and handsome you may want to take one
home. 8123 148 Ave., Osoyoos, B.C., 250-495-8180, www.lastella.ca
recline
Well appointed and surrounded by wineries, where
better to uncork some of your recently acquired cargo than Watermark
Beach Resort. Look out over Lake Osoyoos from your balcony, or place
your order at the wine bar downstairs. And for the morning after, a
continental breakfast of yogurt, fruit and granola or the
create-your-own eggs benedict may be just what the doctor ordered.
Watermark Beach Resort, 15 Park Pl., Osoyoos, B.C., 250-495-5500, www.watermarkbeachresort.com
For a stunning Okanagan photo gallery by Darren Jacknisky of Edmonton’s www.bluefishstudios.ca,
please visit our Editors’
Diary.
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