News and Muse

The Scenic Sip Wine Trail is proud to celebrate the release of Decanting: Our Life in the Vineyard, the Cellar and Beyond  — the memoir of George and Trudy Heiss, founders of Gray Monk Estate Winery. Few stories are as deeply rooted in the fabric of the Okanagan wine industry as theirs. When George and Trudy planted their first vines in Lake Country in the early 1970s, BC wine was still in its infancy. Through perseverance, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the region’s

Join us for a festive one-day celebration where six Lake Country wineries  each host their own unique holiday experience . It’s your chance to explore, taste, and toast your way through the Okanagan, creating a day that’s entirely your own. What to Expect at Wineries for the Holidays: On Saturday, November 22nd from 11am-4pm the Scenic Sip Wine Trail transforms into a winter wonderland of local wine, food, and community connection. Each winery will feature a one-of-a-kind ex

August in the Okanagan is pure magic: long golden evenings, vineyard views in every direction, and that perfect pop  of a cork (or twist...