February 2012
For those of you who have been patiently awaiting our new releases I am very happy to say we will be bottling our Chardonnays, Riesling and Pinots mid next month. Due to popular demand our "Naughty...and slightly oaked Chardonnay is back! Don't worry...we'll still have our "Not So Knotty...unoaked Chardonnay". Our Pinot Noir is returning as well since the last vintage was used in our "Girl In Every Port." She's a total success so we definately plan to increase production of her slowly but surely as she is a 3 year project. I will keep you posted on the new release date for the Woo Woo Vines and her 2 sisters...Threadbare and Madams as these girls keep jumping off the shelves. "What can I say,"...short of...we'll just keep growing more grapes.
May 2011
After a long 3 months of dust, dirt, destruction, construction, cold weather, machines and contractors Dirty Laundry Vineyard is “so” happy to finally say we are whole-heartedly ready to welcome the crowds. Our new, yet very retro, undeniably decadent wine shop will make your month drop as every attention to detail has been well thought out. The old patio which was no doubt loved by all has been upgraded with the same quaintness and European flair we would expect but with even more brickwork, gardens, water features and fancy bathroom facilities. We are proud to say this new facility is now 100% wheel chair accessible and if parking was a problem in the past…well…that is now in the past. We consequently have parking for the smallest AAs to the largest DDs. We will amaze you with our surrounding beauty, views of the old KVR trestle, vineyards and the lake beyond. Our staff is friendly, tastings are free and check out our web site or face book for our upcoming and ongoing ‘also free’ weekend entertainment. Our picnic theme of providing tasty delights, great award winning wines and warm atmosphere will make you, your friends and the entire family feel charmed. After all…it’s because of you, our loyal customers, who have helped make this happen. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank the owners “who believe in us”, the very hard work of local artisans and contractors who brought it all together and my fellow staff who have also all worked ‘extremely hard’ through these months of transition. Please… come up and see us so we can Woo Woo you in person!
Yours truly,
Sales & Marketing Manager,
Judi Skinner.
February 19, 2011
Due to the popularity of Dirty Laundry Vineyard we have decided to do a major upgrade. The biggest worry from our loyal patrons is the quaint, European beauty of our wine shop, patio and surrounding vineyards will be forever gone. This is not the case. Attention to detail, a friendly ambiance, amazing wines, ample new parking, and that old time European flare are the number 1 focus. We are building an "infinity patio" over the vineyards to enhance our picnic theme so dearly loved and affordable to all. We will continue to have entertainment on the weekend and will now have 2 areas upstairs available for special venues and meetings. We will also be expanding our vineyard to continue growing quality grapes. Check out Facebook for our "Growing Pains" pictures and comments to keep you in the loop. Wine Shop is now open for business.
Judi Skinner, Sales & Marketing Manager
February 05, 2011
National Post - Valentine's Day drinks guide
Few tipples are as quintessen tially romantic as a glass (or two, or three...) of wine. Oenophile Margaret Swaine lists her top picks for V-Day below...
www.life.nationalpost.com
Winter 2011
H.H.D. Imports Wineliner
Dirty Harry meets the Ladies of Dirty Laundry
Download PDF from www.hhdimports.com
October 08, 2010
2010 British Columbia Wine Awards
With over 460 entries and the judges from throughout Canada, Dirty Laundry wins a Silver for Not So Knotty Chardonnay 2009 as well as Bronze for Riesling 2009 and bordello 2008.
www.okanaganwineawards.com
October 01, 2010
The Annual Fall Okanagan Wine Festival
Dirty Laundry / Hush 2009 wins a gold at the Peoples' Choice Awards at The Fall Wine Festival at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna.
www.thewinefestivals.com
February 25, 2010
The Summerland Gala
Dirty Laundry wins The Tourism Excellence Award at the Summerland Gala
www.summerlandchamber.com
February 16, 2010
Putting brand B.C. on a wine bottle
Beppi Crosariol's Decanter
While Old World wines capitalize on history, B.C. winemakers are embracing a cheekier approach. A glass of Bordello, anyone?
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 05, 2010
winetrails.ca
Dirty Laundry IS Hanging Up A Long Line of Awards - by Cassandra Anderton
www.winetrails.ca