Tag Archives: Oliver

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #17 – Okanagan Valley, BC Canada

Posted on May 28, 2016 by joyofwine

This week’s installment of Thirsty is a wine from a winery that really holds a special place in my heart. During our field trip for the Level IV Diploma, we were able to visit the Culmina Winery on the Golden … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Canadian Okanagan: Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery

Posted on August 24, 2014 by joyofwine

First, of all, this winery was not even on my radar, and second of all, what is a Portugese winery doing in British Columbia?!?  Actually, the owners like to call it a “Canadian Winery with a Portugese twist”.   After … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Canadian Okanagan: An Introduction

Posted on August 11, 2014 by joyofwine

So I’ve been reading posts lately on “Field Trips” taken by my fellow wine bloggers. Although I cannot say (yet) that I have been to any “exotic” wine locales, like you all, I CAN go visit the wineries in my … Continue reading →

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