A Toast to Small-Town Living
Some of our favourite things about small-town living are the "gems" that you find on a road less traveled. In Summerland, we look forward to spring and the return of Bottleneck Drive – a unique collection of wineries, cideries, and a brewery carefully nestled among rolling hills, orchards, and vineyards that offers an authentic taste of the Okanagan for locals and tourists alike. Bottleneck Drive is home to some of the most innovative and award-winning wineries in the area. Visitors can enjoy tastings of premium wines made from locally grown grapes, as well as take a stroll through the vineyards to learn about the winemaking process. Some notable wineries on the route include 8th Generation Vineyard, Dirty Laundry, TH Wines, and Evolve Cellars. In addition to wineries, Bottleneck Drive is also home to local cideries, including Nomad Cider and Dominion Cider, which offer a refreshing alternative to traditional wine tastings. Visitors can sample a variety of unique and delicious ciders made from locally sourced fruit, including Okanagan apples. Beer lovers will also appreciate the presence of one of the best breweries in the region, the Giant’s Head Brewery. Here, visitors can sample several uniquely crafted beers and soak up some…