Kelowna Wine History
Kelowna features an array of intriguing wineries in three distinct areas—the west-facing lakeshore and slopes of Okanagan Lake; East Kelowna Bench, which straddles Mission Creek in the agricultural heartland of Kelowna; and downtown Kelowna where the focus is on making fine wine… Read More Read More
D’Angelo 2007 Tempranillo
Distinguished red grape of Rioha fame, this Tempranillo from D’Angelo Estate Winery on the Naramata Bench keeps the faith with developed aromas of tobacco, cocoa and prune, and a smooth, rich-textured palate evoking black fruit, coffee and dark chocolate backed by supple tannins. Partners roast lamb or pork. –Michael Botner Read More
Naramata Bench
Naramata Bench Wine Region Glacial remains and long hours of summer sunshine make this bucolic strip of land on the east side of Okanagan Lake wine heaven. The slice of land on the southeastern flank of Okanagan Lake known as the Naramata Bench boasts BC’s densest concentration of wineries. Twenty-five lie along what must be the Okanagan’s best travelled dead-end. Read More Read More
