Posts Tagged "Summerland winery"


Video AdVINEture: Okanagan Valley

Video AdVINEture: Okanagan Valley


Posted on Sep 10, 2025

From the rugged beauty of the Similkameen to the golden shores of Osoyoos, our latest video AdVINEture through the Okanagan Valley reminded us why BC wine is a world-class contender. 🍇✨

This trip had it all: the elegance of Clos du Soleil, the cool-climate finesse of Solvero, the rugged beauty of Garnet Valley Ranch, the boutique precision of Henricsson Vineyard & Red Barn,  the artistry at CheckMate, the legacy at Kismet Estate, and the warm hospitality at Adega on 45th.

📍 Similkameen → Summerland → Naramata → Oliver → Osoyoos

In spite of recent challenging vintages, what we found was a region that’s not just surviving—it’s thriving. Quality is soaring, individuality is shining, and the stories behind the wines are more compelling than ever.

⬇️Hit play below for a taste of our Okanagan AdVINEture or click the links above ⬆️ to explore each featured winery.

 

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Solvero Wines: The Art of Adaptation

Solvero Wines: The Art of Adaptation


Posted on Jul 9, 2025

Alison Moyes.

By our third visit with winemaker Alison Moyes of Solvero Wines, we already knew what we were walking into: an earnest conversation packed with thoughtful insights, layered with the kind of honesty that makes you lean in, and beautiful wines in the glass that over-deliver on every level.

Solvero may still be young in the BC wine scene, but their clarity of vision, precision in execution, and ability to adapt under pressure have quickly made them one of our absolute favourites in the region.

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We’ve stayed in all kinds of accommodations in wine country: cozy vineyard cabins, refurbished wine barns, even luxury estates hidden among the vines.

The Flying Cloud Airstream.

But none have felt as immersive or as uniquely intertwined with the land as this. Okanagan Crush Pad’s Garnet Valley Ranch offers an off-the-grid escape unlike any other in Summerland, a serene corner of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

Here, our wine country getaway came in the form of a 2022 Airstream Flying Cloud, glamping-style, parked amid organic vines and rolling hills. It’s peaceful, private, and feels like a true oasis—a rare chance to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with the land.

But Garnet Valley Ranch is so much more than a picturesque glamping site.

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The covered patio at the Outlook.

A visit to the Okanagan Valley’s Garnet Valley Ranch in Summerland, BC, reveals a 320-acre property that blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape. Purchased by Okanagan Crush Pad in 2012, it saw its first vines planted in 2014. Pinot Noir is the main variety on site, accompanied by Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Meunier, Chenin Blanc, and Gamay Noir. Okanagan Crush Pad’s Free Form label offers a Blanc de Noir sparkling wine, a Pinot Noir RosĂ©, and a Riesling, all crafted from fruit sourced from Garnet Valley Ranch. Last year, the inaugural release under the Garnet Valley Ranch label featured the 2016 Traditional Method Sparkling wine, the 2021 Chardonnay, and the 2021 Pinot Noir.

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Solvero Wines: Staying Focused

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.

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