B E S T W I N E R I E S
A
s B.C. is becoming widely known
for its world-class vineyards,
increasingly savvy consumers
are demanding more out of
the typical winery experience.
For three of the province's top
wineries, this demand has been
easily met.
Poplar Grove, a family-run winery
nestled on the world-renowned Naramata
Bench, has seen a gradual shift in consumer
habits over the years. The winery, which
enjoys long, hot summers as well as
the aerating e•ect of the nearby lake, is
open year-round for tours and will soon
introduce a weekly, one-on-one tasting
experience for visitors that includes a sit-
down food and wine pairing component.
"Where we see a lot of focus in the
wine industry is on winery experiences,"
says Poplar Grove's general manager
Jacquie Carlson. "As consumers become
increasingly interested in wines, they want
to do more than just the tastings. They
want to stay for lunch, get to know the
winemaker and the vineyard and really
develop an understanding of the process."
Guest experience also takes centre
stage at Black Hills Estate Winery, located
north of Osoyoos, which enjoys some of the
hottest, driest weather in the country. The
winery has taken the tasting experience to
From exclusive
tastings to a
VIP
members program,
three B.C. wineries
are o•ering their
guests world-class
experiences that are
as memorable as the
wine they produce
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