Discover Lillooet’s Fort Berens Winery

Established in 2009, Fort Berens was the first winery to set down roots in Lillooet. The alluvial benches of the Fraser River were deposited thousands of years ago. The sagebrush-covered soils are made up of silt, sand, and gravel and this gives their wines a distinctive terroir that makes them a hit with so\” />
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery an Iconic Stop

Summerhill Winery is one of those iconic stops for anyone visiting Kelowna.  Well known for its pyramid-aged wines and giant sparkling wine sculpture.  Framed by Okanagan Lake it must be one of the most photographed places in the valley. Stephen Cipes and family have long championed organic and biodynamic farming.  From their website: “Biodiversity plays a key role in organic farming.  Since we don’t use any synthetics in our vineyards, we must encourage nature to fill ecological niches and maintain balance.  By allowing flowering plants to grow between the rows, we provide a home for beneficial insects such as ladybugs … Read more

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