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British Columbia Sparkling Wine Report
The British Columbia Sparkling Wine Report is one in a series of four annual reports on key fizz categories put out by Gismondi on Wine in 2020, spearheaded by our sparkling wine specialist Treve Ring. Continue »
Dec 10, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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Winemaker’s Thoughts on BC Harvest 2020
The 2020 harvest in British Columbia was a replay of 2019. Another February deep freeze causing bud damage and low yields. An early October cold snap and snowfall causing harvest challenges. Continue »
Nov 26, 2020 at 10:55 PM
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Pet-Nat... What's that?
Lightning Rock Winery is please to announce the release of their 2020 Pét-Nats. Hot off the heels of the 2020 harvest, winemakers Jordan and Tyler have worked their magic and brought to market two affordable, uncomplicated sparkling wines to brighten up the holiday season. Continue »
Nov 17, 2020 at 10:32 PM
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It takes a village to save a beach
Let's Create a Legacy! For over 70 years, the Naramata Centre Beach has been the place to jump off the dock, play in the sand and rest in the shade under the beautiful trees. Friends and family have gathered around the fire pit or rested their backs against the giant trees. As part of a larger redevelopment effort, the Naramata Centre needs to sell a portion of their beach for private development. Continue »
Oct 23, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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Lightning Rock Winery Awarded Lieutenant Governor’s Award
The results are in and Lightning Rock Winery has a new award to add to our list! We are excited to announce our 2018 Canyonview Pinot Noir was awarded a silver medal in the 2020 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine of the Year Award. Continue »
Oct 22, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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The hidden gems of the Canadian wine industry
Thanks to Laura for including Lightning Rock in her most recent article 'The hidden gems of the Canadian wine industry'. We're 'humbled' to be included alongside some fantastic wineries doing great things. Continue »
Oct 19, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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This Bag Helps
During the summer Lightning Rock Winery dedicated a portion of tasting room sales to help This Bag and raised enough to be able to give out one grant to a small business hurting from COVID. Visit the Penticton Western News to read the full article. Thank you to everyone who purchase a bottle of Viognier, this donation would not have been possible without you support. Continue »
Oct 13, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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WWC20 – Bella, Okanagan Valley
Thanks to Ian Carston for a shoutout in his latest artice 'WWC20 – Bella, Okanagan Valley'. Head on over to the Jancis Robinson website to read more about the hidden story behind our good friends over at Bella. Continue »
Sep 13, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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Canada Profiles Lightning Rock, an impressive new producer from Canada’s Okanagan.
'This is an impressive set of debut wines, and certainly a producer to watch for.' Special thank you to Jaime Goode and The Wine Anorak for such an awesome, thorough review of our line up! Continue »
Aug 13, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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Beautiful Vistas & Wines Part 2
Continuing our series of videos on touring the Okanagan, part two sees Anthony Gismondi and DJ Kearney cover the Naramata Bench just north of the town of Penticton, then Summerland, the town most people just drive through on their way to other regions, West Kelowna, East Kelowna and then north to Lake Country, located between Kelowna Airport and Vernon. Continue »
Aug 10, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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