Astronomy/Wine Night @ Rollingale

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Tomorrow night Rollingdale Winery will be hosting what is one of the most original and unique wine festival events I’ve ever heard about. They are teaming up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to allow visitors to gaze at the moon and other celestial objects through their telescopes while enjoying Rollingdale wine.

It is a free event for the whole family and runs from 7pm to 9pm tomorrow (Tuesday Oct 4th). Reservations aren’t required, but if you are attending they encourage you to call and reserve a spot in case it is busy and so they can notify you if they need to reschedule due to foul weather.

To reserve your spot or for more info call (250-769-9224) or email (info@Rollingdale.ca) them.

Mission Hill News and Notes

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Fall Harvest:
The big news at most of the wineries in the valley is the wacky weather in 2011 and Mission Hill is no different. They are reporting that their grapes are all still on the vines soaking up the last few rays of sunshine they can get to ensure maximum ripeness. Apparently 2011 is the coldest year on record in the Okanagan since 1937, so it is no wonder that growers are having difficulties this year. Mission Hill viticulturalists have been thinning the canopies to allow for more sunlight penetration and pruning off large amounts of grapes to ensure that the remaining grapes get all the nutrients that they need. So far the estimate is that they will only produce about 75% of their regular volume this year.

Oculus:
Mission Hill will also be releasing their new 2008 vintage of their flagship Oculus tomorrow (October 1st). There are less than 1000 cases of the 2008 vintage and most will be sold directly through the winery over the winter, so if you are an Oculus fan they are recommending you pay them a visit in person or online.

They will also be hosting their second annual “Oculus” day next weekend on Saturday October 8th. They will be offering vertical tasting of previous vintages and barrel samples of some of the Oculus components. Winemaker John Simes will also be on hand to sign your purchases.

Free Wine Festival Event @ Volcanic Hills

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This Sunday October 2nd Volcanic Hills Winery in west Kelowna will be welcoming guests to it’s no charge open house. This event will feature East Indian tapas from noon to 4pm, tastings of their wines, and tours of the winery (12:30, 1:30, and 2:30) and best of all, it will all be on the house! Unfortunately their website is down :( but the winery is easy to find at 2845 Boucherie Rd.