THROUGH THE GRAPES & GRAINS TOUR DOWNTOWN KELOWNA
WITH THE NEW KELOWNA MARINA OFFERING TRANSIENT MOORAGE at the foot of Bernard, it’s easier than ever to take in your favourite events and attractions by boat. One of Kelowna’s 5 wine trails, the downtown Grapes and Grains trail provides an enjoyable walking tour, which features not only BC’s first commercial winery, but also two distilleries and a Craft Brewery. It is the only trail in BC that offers this complete experience! It makes a great tour for couples or
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groups as there will be something new to tempt everyone’s palate. Tasting rooms offer the nectars of the gods, in a profusion of handcrafted and artisanal liquids all while explaining the how they are distilled, blended and finished. Number one on this savory tour is Calona Wines at 1125 Richter Street. Reveling in the distinction of being BC’s original winery, they’ve vaulted the Okanagan Valley to the forefront of oenophiles everywhere with their award-winning wines. But why stop at
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crafting delicious wines - winemaking is an art so why not showcase BC’s artists by having artists create the labels. And so the Artist Series was born, after a competition in which 142 artists submitted 1300 images for consideration. At the same location you can sample the Sandhill wine collection. I can personally certify the quality of their wines after years and years of extensive testing. Easily some of the best wines you can purchase for under $20 a bottle (and quite a few over as well).
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