With more than 275 grape wineries throughout the province, there is always something new and exciting going on!
On any given day you can indulge in vineyard tours, festival tastings, winemakers’ dinners, cooking classes and much more. These events offer you the chance to get up close and personal with your favourite winemakers and top local chefs and they are sure to dazzle the palate and engage all your senses. Be sure to check back regularly to see the latest winery events.
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Winery Assistant Certificate
Apply today as this 258 hour part time program starts October 5 and finishes June 27, 2020 Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work alongside the many master winemakers in the Okanagan region. Learn the scientific principles underlying grape and wine production, influences on wine quality, industry terminology, winery equipment operation and maintenance, harvest and crush, sanitation and safety, wine sensory evaluation, and marketing and sales. Includes a 50 hour work experience component. Employment opportunities: assistant winemaker, cellar hand…
Wine Sales Certificate Program
Apply today as this 147 hour program starts Sep 28, 2019 and finishes March 31, 2020 (part time) Acquire the knowledge and skills to work in the exciting sales side of the wine industry. Begin with the basics of grape growing and wine making, before moving onto legal regulations, industry standards, marketing and sales strategies, and knowledge of wine shop management and winery promotions. Employment opportunities: positions in wine marketing, wine tours and wine shops Have questions? Give Ingrid in…
Yoga in the Vineyard
Say "Namaste" among the vines at our yoga classes this summer, every Saturday at 9 am from Jun 1 until Aug 31. Enjoy an hour of outdoor yoga on the grass in our amphitheatre and start your weekend with some Zen. Suitable for all levels, certified instructors, $10pp tix from tinhorn.com or call 1-888-484-6467
BC Pinot Noir Celebration
SIP, SWIRL AND DISCOVER THE NUANCES OF BC'S TOP PINOT NOIRS THIS SUMMER AT THE 5TH BC PINOT NOIR CELEBRATION. The 2019 event brings together BC's top 35 Pinot Noir producers for an unforgettable festival-style tasting experience. The event kicks off with a sparkling reception and keynote address by Madeline Puckette, certified sommelier and author of New York Times Bestseller, Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine. A courtyard tasting saloncomplements exquisite culinary creations prepared by local Chefs from Joy…
Wine + Chocolate = Happiness
If you love wine and you love chocolate then there’s no doubt that participating in our Wine + Chocolate = Happiness experiences will put you in your happy place. Join our wine educators for an indulgent experience learning how to pair chocolates with four of our wines from the South Okanagan! Discover how delicate dark chocolates filled with organic Okanagan fruits pair beautifully with red, white, and dessert wines. We kick the Wine + Chocolate = Happiness experiences off with…
Wine and Cheese “The Perfect Pairing”
Serving wine and cheese together feels like a no-brainer but which wines work best with which cheeses? From red and white wine to dessert-styles, join us to discover the wine secrets of creating perfect pairings every time whether it’s with a nutty Parmesan, a creamy Brie or powerful Blue. Taste along with our wine educator in a fun 60-minute session which will give you the essential skills to put together truly harmonious wine and cheese pair-ings at home. Reservations Required
Axe Throwing in the Vineyard
Join us for our new series of Vineyard Brunches! We have Axe Monkeys Kelowna joining us to host axe throwing in the vineyard followed by a tasty brunch paired with some of our delicious wines & ciders. Advanced Tickets Required $55 per person (taxes included) Few people (apart from lumberjacks and history buffs) get to experience the thrill of throwing weapons. Axe Monkeys wants to make you as passionate as they are when it comes to throwing axes, tomahawks, knives,…
Wine + Chocolate = Happiness
If you love wine and you love chocolate then there’s no doubt that participating in our Wine + Chocolate = Happiness experiences will put you in your happy place. Join our wine educators for an indulgent experience learning how to pair chocolates with four of our wines from the South Okanagan! Discover how delicate dark chocolates filled with organic Okanagan fruits pair beautifully with red, white, and dessert wines. We kick the Wine + Chocolate = Happiness experiences off with…
GAR-aH-Jeest NOrTH Wine Festival
Welcome to Garagiste North: The Small Producers Wine Festival! What is a garagiste? (gar-ah-jeest). It started out in France (of course) where it was a derogatory phrase for those avante garde and crazy mavericks making wine in their garage and outside the highly regulated system. Gradually and grudgingly came the acknowledgement that something really interesting was happening with these small case lot artisan wines, and a movement was born. We bring together the small guys. Wines produced from 100% Canadian…
Vinyasa & Cider at Truck 59 Ciderhouse!!
I`m so very excited to announce that Buddha Beats yoga will be teaming up with Truck 59 Ciderhouse for an experience like no other. Start your Sunday off right with a Vinyasa yoga practice suitable for all levels held outside overlooking the Okanagan. The Ciderhouse has views of the orchard, lake and mountains. After class we will enjoy a delicious cider tasting. If you still want more feel free to buy a bottle and sit on the picnic tables while…
Wine and Cheese “The Perfect Pairing”
Serving wine and cheese together feels like a no-brainer but which wines work best with which cheeses? From red and white wine to dessert-styles, join us to discover the wine secrets of creating perfect pairings every time whether it’s with a nutty Parmesan, a creamy Brie or powerful Blue. Taste along with our wine educator in a fun 60-minute session which will give you the essential skills to put together truly harmonious wine and cheese pair-ings at home. Reservations Required
Savour The Sun – Winemaker Dinner Series
Held monthly from May to September, 'Savour the Sun' at Nita Lake Lodge, in association with Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country, will celebrate the best seasonal and farm fresh ingredients, while showcasing wines from some of British Columbia’s most prestigious winemakers. · May 26 - Culmina Family Estate Winery · June 23 - Road 13 Vineyards · July 21 - River Stone Estate Winery · August 18 - Covert Farms Family Estate · September 29 - TBC Each interactive, four-course dining…
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