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Okanagan

Tapas on the Terrace at Mission Hill

by paulkamon 06.12.2009

There is nothing better than a patio on a hot sunny day in the Okanagan and The Terrace at Mission Hill is a picture perfect example of just how refined al fresco dining in BC can be.

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Joy In A Glass

by paulkamon 03.24.2009

One of Canada’s most celebrated and iconic independent boutique wineries Joie Farm, celebrated its stellar fifth vintage with a rockin’ party at Boneta last night.

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Blind Tasting Review: Joie Farm A Noble Blend 2008

by paulkamon 03.18.2009

I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind.  By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK
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Identity Crisis: Name That Wine Region

by paulkamon 03.13.2009

(Photo by: Laura)
The winery group, formerly known as the “South Okanagan Winery Association” is looking for a new name.  Apparently the “SOWA” title was not inclusive enough for all the wineries involved in the region.  So, back to the boardroom they went and after a few meetings they came up with “OODWCA” (Oliver, Osoyoos Desert [...]

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Quentin Kayne Named New Restaurant Manager at Naramata Inn

by paulkamon 03.05.2009

Industry veteren and former Vancouver resident, Quentin Kayne, has landed a sweet new gig as restaurant manager at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa.  The former Director of Operations for the Sean Heather empire (Irish Heather, Shebeen, Salt Tasting Room) and prior to that, the GM of the award-winning Chambar, Mr. Kayne brings a wealth [...]

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Quails’ Gate Seeks Chef Tournants & Second Cooks

by paulkamon 02.16.2009

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Quails’ Gate Winery Joins UD Community

by paulkamon 02.10.2009

Today, we are very excited to welcome Quails’ Gate Winery to the Urban Diner community.  See their brand new listing HERE.

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Lastella Harvest Blog: 2008 Vivace Pinot Grigio

by paulkamon 12.23.2008

This year we wanted to make a more traditional Pinot Grigio with higher acidity, crisper flavours and enhanced aromatics without being sweet. The fruit was sourced from a cooler climate vineyard in Westbank, BC.  The grapes came in at 23.22 brix with generous acidity. Vinified in a fully jacketed, temperature controlled, stainless steel tank that [...]

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Okanagan Calling

by paulkamon 11.28.2008

The Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa is looking for a Restaurant and Catering Manager.
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Le Vieux Pin Harvest Blog ~ Chardonnay

by Paul Kamon 11.18.2008

Chardonnay Harvest 2008
For 2008 we again harvested two Chardonnays. One will be from our Feuille D’Or property just south of Oliver, and the other will be from our Firman property just north of Oliver. The grapes from these two properties are used to make our Celeste and Deja Chardonnays respectively. I have decided to change [...]

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