10/31/04
Days of wine and slap shots - The mix works just fine in Kelowna, B.C., on the shores of Okanagan Lake
By Sue Frause, The Everett Herald
(click here to read the of article online at the Heraldnet.com)
October 2004
NORTHERN EXPOSURE - The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is a diamond in the rough when it comes to hidden golf treasures in the Pacific Northwest
By AL PETERSEN, The Orange County Golf Magazine
Also printed in the San Diego County Golf Magazine & LA Golf Magazine
10/23/04
Wine writer? Ice work if you can get it
By Yuki Hayashi, The National Post
(click here to downlaod pdf of article from the National Post - file size 4.6Kb)
10/20/04
Special from Kelowna, in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia
By Marc Montgomery, Radio Canada International - This week Spotlight explores the history and geography of Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, Featuring: Selah Outdoor Excursion (Jordie Bowen), Okanagan Wine Museum (Wayne Wilson), Kettle Valley Brakemen about the history of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway.
10/19/04
Bottoms Up - Okanagan’s fall festival is tops
By Ed Finstein a.k.a. 'The Wine Doctor', The Beach Metro Community News
(click here to read the of article online at the Beach Metro Community News)
10/17/04
Ian is back from the Okanagan Valley Wine Festival in Kelowna, BC and still dreaming about Kelowna
By Ian Jones , Radio Canada International - Maple Leaf Mail Bag gets an official welcome from the Mayor! Today’s show features: Air-Hart Aviation, Hester Estates Winery, Mayor Walter Gray, Kelowna Marina, Kettle Valley Steam Railway Railway
(click here to listen to mp3 audio file of story - 12Mb)
10/14/04
Okanagan Wine Festival (Program 2)
By David Blair, Radio Canada International - Business Sense takes a look at wine tourism in the Okanagan Valley, how the wines from this region compare internationally, the importance of VQA standards, and some activities that tourists can experience in Kelowna. Featuring: VQA (George Heiss, Gray Monk), Okanagan Wine Festivals (Blair Baldwin), Nk’Mip Cellars, Mission Hill (Ingo Grady), Okanagan Wine County Tours (Patricia Tetreau), and booths at the Consumer Tasting Event in the Laurel Packing House (Mission Hill, House of Rose Winery, La Frenz Winery, Little Straw Vineyards, Pellar Estates Winery, Hillside Estate Winery, Golden Mile Cellars).
10/07/04
Okanagan Wine Festival (Program 1)
By David Blair, Radio Canada International - Business Sense explores the history and business of winemaking in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley. Featuring: Calona Vineyards (Howard Soon), Doug Sperling, Air-Hart Aviation, CedarCreek Estate Winery (Tom DiBello), Nk’Mip Cellars.
10/06/04
The Okanagan Fall wine festival
By Marc Montgomery, Radio Canada International - Spotlight delves into the fine line between art and science in the field of winemaking, and the relationship between art and wine. Featuring: Calona Vineyards (Kelly Moss), Sumerhill Pyrmid Winery (Stephen Cipes), Quail’s Gate Winery (Tony Stewart), Alex Fong, Kelowna Museums Association (Wayne Wilson), CedarCreek Estate Winery (Gordon Fitzpatrick), Okanagan Wine Festival Wine & Cheese Pairing event at the Manteo Resort.
10/07/04
Short Trips: Golf and wine sparkle in Okanagan Valley
By Jeff Larsen, The SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
(click here to read article online at the seattle PI.com)
09/18/04
Kelowna loves La Dolce Vita
By Deb Smith, The Calgary Herald
September 2004
Okanagan Valley Napa North?
By Kasey Wilson, National Geographic - Traveler
(click here to visit National Geographic Traveler online)
08/12/04
Still growing strong
By Chris Bowerman -- The Calgary Sun
(click here to read article on canoe.ca)
08/01/04
Destination: Kelowna, BC - Days of wine and monsters
BC's Okanagan Valley boasts vines, wines and the occasional swimming serpent
By DAN LEETH -- Special to Sun Media
(click here to read article on canoe.ca)
July/August 2004
“The Okanagan Valley Is Supernatural”
By Rick Stedman, RV Golfer Magazine.
July/August 2004
“Otella’s Wine Country Inn” (page 49),
By Stephanie Gold, Epicure And Travel Magazine (EAT Magazine).
07/20/04
Head for the Boarder - From British Columbia's wine country to Ontario's own Hamptons, A few of our favorite Canadian Places
New York Post - Travel
(click here to read article on New York Post Online)
07/17/04
Canada Finds its Napa - British Columbia's emerging Okanagan Valley has the makings of a serious wine region
By Lynn Alley, Wine Spectator Magazine
(click here to read article on Wine Spectator Online)
06/17/04
Vintage tour of BC - The Okanagan is no longer just Canada's fruit bowl, it's become a world-class wine destination.
By Vicki Stevens, The Toronto Star
(click here to read article on the Toronto Star Online)
06/17/04
Put your own stamp on apples
By Vicki Stevens, The Toronto Star
(click here to read article on the Toronto Star Online)
06/15/04
Tell pop he's above par
By Kyra Hoggan, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
June 2004
Ya'Gotta! - Kelowna - Gateway to British Columbia's Okanagan
By Catherine Callary, WESTERN CANADIAN ONLINE OUTDOORS NEWS (click here to read article on westcanoon.com)
Summer 2004
Destination: Okanagan - Canada’s Destination Wedding Hot Spot
By Catherine Dunwoody, Real Weddings
Planning a destination wedding? Concerned about long distance obstacles creating enough stress to transform the blushing bride into Bridezilla-and the handsome groom into Mr. Hyde? Fret not. Make it easy on yourself, and consider BC's Okanagan area for a nuptial retreat.
(click here to read the full article on realweddings.ca)
05/17/04
Bouncing back quickly
By Paul Wells, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
05/17/04
Grape expectations
By Kyra Hoggan, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
05/17/04
Developing new ideas in the valley
By Paul Wells, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
05/17/04
Valley's at the Fore!-front
By Paul Wells, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
05/17/04
Film roll in the Okanagan
By Kyra Hoggan, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
05/17/04
Kelowna has vibrant culture
By Paul Wells, CALGARY SUN
(click here to read article on calgarysun.com)
05/14/04
Rising from the ashes
Ravaged by forest fires less than one year ago, the city of Kelowna is now ready to put on a big show, writes Sportsnet.ca's Phil Williams.
