Purcari Winery is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine producers in Moldova, with a history that dates back to the 19th century. The winery is located in the Purcari village, in the southeastern part of the country, in a region that has been renowned for winemaking for centuries. Purcari Winery is famous for its high-quality wines, which are made from traditional grape varieties and aged in oak barrels. The winery’s flagship wine is the Negru de Purcari, a red wine made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Rara Neagra grapes. This wine is considered one of the best wines in ..read more

Castell Mimi has a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. The winery was originally founded in 1893 by Constantin Mimi, a prominent politician and winemaker in the region. Mimi was passionate about wine and wanted to create a winery that would produce high-quality wines that could compete with the best in Europe. The winery thrived under Mimi’s leadership, and his wines quickly gained a reputation for their exceptional quality. Castell Mimi’s wines were served at royal courts and were awarded numerous prizes at international wine competitions. However, the winery’s success was ..read more

History Moldova is an ancient winemaking country rich in unique traditions and discoveries. I’m sure when you think about wine, the first thing that comes into mind might not be Moldova, but the truth is, this country could literally be described as a sea of wine. The scale of Moldovan winemaking is so great that it is considered the biggest industry in the whole country and it has it has the highest number of vines per capita worldwide as well as some of the world’s largest cellars. No wonder, when you speak to a Moldovan about wine, they will show you the most genuine pride you’ll ever see ..read more

Valdobbiadene, i vigneti del Cartizze visti da ColVetoraz If you take the time to look, you will find on some bottles the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Proseccomentioned, and it is a name to remember. So what makes it so special? Prosecco can come from three areas in Northeastern Italy but only Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG wines are from Prosecco’s original, historical growing area. This smaller, hilly area in North-East Italy territory offers a breathtaking landscape punctuated by steep vineyards and natural vegetation, rich in history and art, nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site: a La ..read more

Martin’s Lane Winery may be a newcomer to the winery scene in Kelowna but it’s already making waves. With their intimate production (only 2000 cases/year) focused exclusively on Riesling and Pinot Noir single-varietals, they’re pushing back boundaries in the Okanagan Valley in terms of showing quality potential and site-specific character. The six-level, state-of-the-art, gravity-flow winery is quite breathtaking with attention to detail and modern design that is quite exquisite and artistic. The first vintage was launched in 2014, but it already has so much personality and depth. Winemaker S ..read more

CedarCreek is committed to providing guests with an intimate and educational experience in an exceptional setting. With their new aspect house building dedicated to private, exclusive tasting areas for club members, they provide a very intimate and committed tasting experience. Impressive wines in an impressive setting. They were one of the first 8 pioneering wineries of BC with their first wines produced in 1987, after having purchased the property in 1986. After 27 years in the Fitzpatrick family, the von Mandl Family, owners of Mission Hill Winery took the reins. CedarCreek’s 50-acre estat ..read more

Summerhill Pyramid might be one of the most visited wineries in South Kelowna, but it doesn’t stop it from offering a tailored & welcoming experience. Expect one of the best views overlooking Okanagan lake, dedicated staff, and amazing food offer mostly from their own garden on-site as well as their organic wines with bright expression terroir-driven profiles and just a quiet elegance that makes them stand out. Winemaker Michael Alexander is dedicated to Summerhill’s cellar and views organically and biodynamically grown grapes as fundamental to its award-winning wines. Whether it’s from t ..read more

Anthony von Mandl, founder of the Mark Anthony group in 1972 surely become a powerful advocate for the Okanagan valley and played an important part in the development of the region. It is from the success of the Mark Anthony brand, that allowed him to create state-ofthe art, meaningful wineries in the region. Mission Hill dates back to 1965, on the top of a gorgeous hill. It was in 1981, after various failures from previous owner, that von Mandl purchased the estate with big plans and major renovations for it. Now, this audacious project has proven to have a deep commitment to the region, and ..read more

Owned by the Stewart family, Quail’s gate is a pioneer in the region. What started as a nursery business, when when Richard Stewart Sr. first established in the region in 1908 as set up the family for decades of history in the wine industry. Quailâ€s gate was for the first 30 years of the company, wine growers, to eventually become wine makers for the rest of their existence. The first grapes to be planted was Chasselas in 1962, while they taught it was Riesling at the time, it became even today, one of their best sellers in their Chasselas, Pinot blanc blend. They now have 15 grape varietals ..read more

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