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Blue Mountain Winery: Letting the Land Lead
Customer Stories, Wine

Blue Mountain Winery: Letting the Land Lead

In the thirty-plus years that Blue Mountain Winery has existed, the Mavety family has seen tremendous changes. The Mavetys, who purchased the property in 1971, began their transition from viticulturalists to full-on winemakers in the early nineties. At that time, the South Okanagan was far from being the famous wine region it is today. “Most … Continued

Alderlea Vineyards: Taking Local as Far as it Goes
Customer Stories, Wine

Alderlea Vineyards: Taking Local as Far as it Goes

When Zac Brown and Julie Powell took ownership of Alderlea Vineyards in 2017, it was already one of Vancouver Island’s oldest and most respected vineyards. Former owners Roger and Nancy Dosman had “laid it out meticulously,” says Julie. “It was a very healthy vineyard that produced wine with a great reputation.” And it was clear … Continued

Black Widow Winery: A Family’s Passion, a Time of Challenges
Customer Stories, Wine

Black Widow Winery: A Family’s Passion, a Time of Challenges

When the news of COVID-19’s full impacts started spreading, the family-run Black Widow Winery was in the midst of their springtime bottling. “Fortunately, we have a big wine club,” says founder and winemaker Dick Lancaster. His son and fellow wearer-of-all-hats James Lancaster concurs. “During the month of April, we are only open Saturdays and Sundays. … Continued

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