iNwine BC

23/07/2024

17/07/2024

Founded in 1932, Calona Vineyards has the honour of being BC’s original and longest-running winery? (Photo Credit: Old Kelowna)

15/07/2024

Today's forecast: sunny with a chance of wine.

08/07/2024

🥂"You bring the sunshine, I'll bring the wine."☀️

04/07/2024

it is Sparkling Wine Week!

“There is nothing more beautiful than a sunset, viewed over a glass of chilled Champagne.” – Jared M. Brown

02/07/2024

"It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... It's summertime!" - Kenny Chesney

26/06/2024

Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery quietly opened its doors last week.

The Perch Winery is a small family-run business featuring a "cozy" tasting room and plenty of outdoor space to quaff wine in the sunshine.

The Perch Winery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

18/06/2024

“I believe every recipe calls for a glass of wine.” – Anonymous

12/06/2024

Did you know that one of the oldest known wine cellars is at the bottom of the Atlantic in the wreckage of the RMS Titanic?

Despite the ship and its contents remaining at the bottle of the ocean, most of the ship's bottles appear to be intact, he are some that have been salvaged!

11/06/2024

that during Prohibition in California the sale of grape juice went up 700%?

Grape concentrate also came with a handy warning label: "After dissolving the brick in a gallon of water, do not place the liquid in a jug away in the cupboard for twenty-one days, because then it would turn into wine." (Sourced from Winetravelers.com)

05/06/2024

All grapes have a clear pulp and juice, even the red grapes! The process needed to make red wine red is called maceration! It is when winemakers taint the clear grape juice with the natural pigments in the grape skins!

30/05/2024

that Kelowna's Grey Fox Brewing won gold, silver and bronze in the gluten-free category at the recent Canadian Brewing Awards?

The brewery’s Quick Witted, Prolific Pale, and Humble Lager were the top three gluten-free beers! This is the third time Quick Witted has taken home the gold, and last year Grey Fox swept the gluten-free category!

29/05/2024

Everything happens for a Riesling! Treat yourself to and let life talk you along for the ride!

24/05/2024

Happy Friday! What will you be sipping on this weekend?

Will it be a deep red, a sensational white, or a summery rosé! Comment below!

22/05/2024

Did you know that Saturday (May 25th) is ? Wine lovers everywhere, pour a glass of your favorite wine to celebrate!

18/05/2024

"Happiness is not having to set the alarm for the next day, or the next day, or the next day." Cheers to the May Long Weekend!

15/05/2024

Have you ever wondered how many wineries are located in the Thompson-Nicola and Okanagan Valley regions? The answer is almost 300!

Take a look at our winery directory here: https://tinyurl.com/bub33m2x

13/05/2024

"Wine is sunlight held together by water." - Galileo Galilei ☀

13/05/2024

Test your mettle with a hot sauce challenge in Kelowna this summer!

A Kelowna based hot sauce maker is inviting people to test their spice tolerance for a chance to win a prize. Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/hs428h8x

07/05/2024

Feeling grateful for all the good in life! With May Long Weekend right around the corner, we want to know, how will you be celebrating!

06/05/2024

In times past, beverages like beer and wine were once considered to be much safer to drink than water! This was because the components of alcoholic drinks killed bacteria that was commonplace in many ancient and medieval settings!

03/05/2024

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” – Paulo Coelho, Brida

01/05/2024

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King Tutankhamen, one of the most famous Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, was said to have been buried with 26 pitchers of red wine which was said to have been his favourite variety!

23/04/2024

"Peace, love, and happy hour!" – Unknown

19/04/2024

Wine season is upon us! Whether you are a casual wine drinker or a knowledgeable connoisseur, this is the time of year to explore all that wine has to offer.

From refreshing whites to rich reds, there is a wine for every palate in the Okanagan!

17/04/2024

“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.” - Rumi, circa 1200’s

09/04/2024

Did you know the BC had a short prohibition during the early 20th century?

Occurring from 1917 to 1921, these laws were difficult and expensive to enforce - which is why the legislation was eliminated so quickly after it was introduced!

(📷: Vancouver is Awesome)

05/04/2024

“The Duncan Vineyard Estate is one of the Okanagan's last authentic vineyard properties.”

About a quarter of all the vineyards and wineries in the Okanagan are for sale but few rival the Duncan Vineyard Estate in cost at $15 million.The 41.5-acre vineyard is at 1116 Naramate Rd. and comes with seven acres of

05/04/2024

He and his neighbour both own vineyards and while assessing the damage the cold snap had on their vines they decided to come up with a solution.

A Kaleden viticulturist and helicopter pilot has come up with an idea that could save vineyards from damage caused by cold snaps.Steve McNolty and his neighbour both own vineyards and while assessing the damage the cold

05/04/2024

The competition tests sommelier’s under 29 on their wine and spirit knowledge under “highly competitive, intense testing conditions."

A Kelowna man went head to head in a competition with Canada’s best young sommeliers and came out on top.Maxwell Brayer, 23, won Canada’s Top Young Sommelier at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National