Posts Tagged "okanagan valley wineries"

Blasted Church Vineyards: Belief in the Process

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

There’s no question that the Okanagan wine industry has faced some tough years of late.

Winemaker Evan Saunders.

Beginning with the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, the region has weathered a heat dome and forest fires in 2021, a major cold snap in late 2022, and now an even harsher cold event to start 2024. For Blasted Church winemaker Evan Saunders, it certainly feels like the Valley is being put to the test, but if anyone is up for the challenge, it’s him.

Evan became the head winemaker at Blasted Church in 2017 after working there for 4 years, following several years as a cellar hand at Osoyoos Larose in the Okanagan, along with working a harvest at Kosta Browne in Sonoma Valley, California. Throughout our conversations with people at the winery and in the industry, it is clear that Evan is highly regarded, with many expressing enthusiasm for the direction he is taking the wines at Blasted Church.

Solvero Wines: Staying Focused

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

Solvero winemaker Alison Moyes.

Last year, Solvero Wines burst onto the Okanagan wine scene, instantly winning us over with their inaugural release. Now, just over a year later, a return visit has left us even more impressed. The synergy of Matt Sartor’s clear vision and winemaker Alison Moyes’ craftsmanship in the winery has quickly elevated them to a level of excellence typically seen in seasoned veterans.

Their intensely focused approach, paired with a brand new tasting room featuring one of the best views in the valley, makes it clear that Solvero Wines is destined for a long and successful journey.

BC’s small independent wineries show resilience amid challenges

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

BC’s independent wineries are vital to the industry.

It’s recently been well-documented how the deep freeze that hit the Okanagan Valley in January has dealt a severe blow to vineyards, leaving them devastated and unable to produce grapes for this year’s harvest. This setback is especially difficult for small, independent BC wineries, which already grapple with a myriad of challenges. Our latest article for the Daily Hive HERE takes a look at how these wineries are overcoming the obstacles despite the odds.