From the U.K. with love: Okanagan wine, scenery receives international praise

In a feature article published April 10, 2021 in The Times of London, ‘headlined British Columbia has what it takes to rival Napa Valley,’ the valley is praised extensively for its natural beauty and wine. (File photo)
The Times of London newspaper recently featured the valley in a wine and travel piece

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