Three Okanagan Valley Wines to Enjoy on International Merlot Day
With International Merlot Day being celebrated, it’s a good time to enjoy a glass of these three fine Okanagan Valley merlot wines.
Mission Hill Family Estate
B.C.’s Mission Hill Offers a Superlative Winery Experience
Fantastic, jaw-dropping, delicious, sublime: whatever superlative you choose, it can be used to describe Mission Hill Family Estate & Winery. The crown jewel in proprietor Anthony von Mandl’s winery portfolio, Mission Hill remains a stunning experience after 41 years of operation. From its hilltop perch to its region-defining wines, not a single detail has been overlooked by von Mandl and Co.
CheckMate Artisanal Winery Offers Remarkable Chardonnay and Merlot
A winning move on the Okanagan Valley landscape.
CheckMate wines are made from only two varieties: chardonnay and merlot, an odd combination.
40 Years of Anthony von Mandl’s Ascendant Okanagan Wineries
At the age of 22, when many of his fellow graduates were debating whether to do a master’s degree or get a job, Anthony von Mandl bought a wine agency.
Date and Sour Cherry Sticky Toffee Pudding with Tonka Mandarin Sauce
This recipe from Mission Hill Family Estates executive chef Patrick Gayler is family food at its best.
Wine and Thanksgiving
So as you prepare a meal from this year’s harvest – whether of meat, fish, vegetables, grains, or fruit – complement it with an earlier year’s grape harvests.
Don’t Overlook Cabernet Franc
The varietal deserves far more attention than it gets.
Which type of red wine will next capture the imagination, hearts, and wallets of wine consumers?
A Statement on Wine: Martin’s Lane Winery
An expression of design in the Okanagan Valley.
The Okanagan Valley has seen a recent wave of acquisitions and new investments in wineries; Martin’s Lane Winery is an impressive new build.
Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate
The al fresco Terrace Restaurant overlooks the winery’s orchards of pinot noir and chardonnay.
