This entry is based on my visit to Kelowna back in June 2008.
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I am not really a drinker. The first time I tasted alcohol it was in my teens. I remember sipping a bit of rosé and fallen unconscious not long after. The following day, I had this big hangover. Because of that reaction, I did no had any alcohol until a bit more than a year ago. Yes, I still had a similar reaction but, at least, now, I feel tipsy with a glass instead of falling unconscious outright. When I chose to go for holidays back in June, one of my reasons to visit Kelowna was the wineries. Sumac Ridge was the first of several wineries I visited. Technically, Sumac Ridge is located not located in Kelowna, instead, it is in the Westbank, on the west side of Lake Okanagan. But, hey, I am not being nitpicky here. Fortunately (?), I was in a tour so driving was not an issue (remember, don’t drink/taste and drive!). The “tour” of Sumac Ridge included a visit to the vine crushing area, vats (did not take picture) and, of course, wine tasting. Since we were in a tour, we were given the chance to taste sparkling wine. After trying it, I will have to say it is overrated. Although not included in the tour, we were provided with sample of ice wine. Although it is a sweet dessert wine, I must say I like it! Out of all the wineries I visited, Sumac Ridge falls in-between. Now, it does not mean it was bad, instead, there were some better ones, specially the view. Of course, that also means more wineries in the queue! |
 Next to Sumac Ridge is a golf course. |
 Wine vats on the right side. |
 A casket and the vines in the back. |
 Out guide serving us sparkling wine. |
 Inside the tasting room. The placement of the bottles (serving as lamps) should spell an “S”. |
