My brother, Patrick, was just recently hired at “Osoyoos Larose” winery, where he is overlooking production in the vineyards. After his recent year-long voyage to France, where he worked at one of the most incredible wineries in the world, Chateau Leoville-Las Case, he decided to work somewhere a tad more local, and the Okanagan is about as local as you can get for good wine in B.C. (I’m sorry for boasting, but I’m just so proud of him!)
My spontaneous Auntie Erin convinced me to pack my bags and join her on a trip over to the most prominent desert land in B.C., with only about 12 hours notice, I should add. The last minute trip proved to be a lot of fun, in spite of the disappointing weather that prevailed overhead, and prevented my talented Aunt from working on the scenic paintings she was hoping to get started on. Instead of painting, we spent a day wine tasting at several of the local wineries, including Painted Rock, Burrowing Owl and Jackson Triggs. Below are pictures of Pat overlooking the view he sees everyday, and some of the grape plants at his vineyard.
Although I must admit I was clueless when it came to the wine tasting (unlike the two connoisseurs I was with), the experience gave me a better first hand look at my Brother’s profession, and was a great opportunity for me to indulge in my favourite beverage.
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