in the spirit
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Head into B.C.'s desert country this fall for a fresh new take on the wine–tasting weekend. sleep Less than a year old, Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos boasts big views of the hills with a pool overlooking the adjoining Nk'Mip vineyard. A marina, golf course, spa, and horseback riding through the desert is just some of non–liquid fun. 1200 Rancher Creek Rd., Osoyoos, 1-877-313-WINE, www.spiritridge.ca sip In nearby Okanagan Falls, climb up to Blasted Church vineyard for their excellent whites like the unique Chardonay Musqué ($18, blended with a touch of French Muscat) with illustrated labels depicting local legends. Get in on the famous "Midnight Service." 378 Parsons Rd., Okanagan Falls, B.C., 1-8-SPELLBOUND, www.blastedchurch.com eat Whistler's acclaimed Chef Bernard Casavant has recently taken over the Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, where the vineyard views are unparalleled. Taste library wines paired with easy–going yet perfectly executed lunches like heirloom tomato salad and shrimp croissant. 100 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver, B.C., 1-877-498-0620, www.bovwine.ca |