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Written by John Weber
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Better with age: Ten B.C. winemakers
By Joanne Sasvari, The Vancouver Sun, June 18, 2010
"The bright hope: John and Virginia Weber, Orofino
Saskatchewan isn’t exactly wine country, but that’s where John and Virginia Weber are from. In 2001, looking for something new, this young couple fell in love with the Similkameen Valley and purchased this small vineyard.
But don’t think they’re just winging it out here. Both have been studying wine at Okanagan University College, where John was the first ever recipient of the Frank Supernak Bursary, which is sponsored by the college and the Canadian Vintners Association and given to the student who shows the greatest potential in B.C.’s wine industry.
So far it seems to be paying off: Already, Orofino wines show great flair and promise and are among B.C. wine lovers’ favourite “cult” wines."
Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Better+with+winemakers/3173133/story.html#ixzz0rSLrpSn7
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OROFINO HAS WON 5 MEDALS AT THE 2010 ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!
GOLD - PETIT VERDOT RESERVA 2007 (not yet released) SILVER - CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVA 2007 (not yet released) SILVER - BELEZA 2008 BRONZE - PINOT NOIR 2007 BRONZE - RED BRIDGE RED 2008
OUR WINESHOP IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
FRIDAY-MONDAY, 10-5 TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY BY CHANCE
Dates for our signature 1.6 Mile dinner event have been set! Check out our News page for details.
Enroute Magazine names The Similkameen Valley as one of the best 5 wine regions in the world that you've never heard of!!! Orofino gets the nod as one winery to check out!!
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 June 2010 20:34 )
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