Three BC VQA wines for a perfect three-course pairing
Wine and food can be a lot like love. Either opposites attract and things go “wow” or you feel warm, comfy and at home because you are both so much alike. Both can offer great harmony.
Read Moreby Yvonne Turgeon | Feb 2026 | Dining, Sippin Pretty, Wine & Food
Wine and food can be a lot like love. Either opposites attract and things go “wow” or you feel warm, comfy and at home because you are both so much alike. Both can offer great harmony.
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Aug 2025 | Dining, Wine & Food
Fresh off a medal-winning streak on the international wine circuit, Lakeboat Vineyard & Winery...
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | May 2024 | Dining, Wine & Food
50th Parallel Estate Winery, located in scenic Lake Country, marks 15th years. On June 8, the community will celebrate the milestone anniversary with a formal black-tie gala and the grand opening of a new wine cave.
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Dec 2023 | Dining, Wine & Food
Throughout the cool months, Sociale by Villa Rosa in Penticton hosts its distinguished Winemaker...
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Nov 2023 | Community, Dining, Wine & Food
During the upcoming holiday season, bring new, unwrapped toys to Orolo Restaurant every Tuesday to support South Okanagan women in need.
Read Moreby Yvonne Turgeon | Sep 2023 | Dining, Sippin Pretty, Wine & Food
As the touring season winds down for some, fall beckons locals to explore the region’s wineries...
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by TrendsEditor | May 2026 | Wine & Food
The global outdoor dining experience, Dîner en Blanc, is heading to the South Okanagan for the first time, bringing its signature blend of elegance, mystery and community celebration to the heart of B.C. wine country.
by Yvonne Turgeon | Feb 2026 | Sippin Pretty, Sport
by Yvonne Turgeon | Oct 2025 | Wine & Food
by Yvonne Turgeon | Dec 2021 | Sipping through the Okanagan, Wine & Food
“My dad saw a southern slope and said it would be a perfect place to grow Riesling. Riesling needs all the sunshine it can get.”
by Yvonne Turgeon | Jul 2025 | Sippin Pretty, Wine & Food
My heart is entangled with the love of BC wines and storytelling. These are ancient and precious crafts, each in its way drawing people closer, sparking conversation and building bonds between people and place. For eight vintages, I’ve poured my dedication into the competition now known as the Trends Top BC Wine Awards...

