Scenery and wonderful wines battle it out for trip highlights
A writer touring the South Okanagan in the late summer (09) visited 5 wineries... here's what she said about Rustico...
"The Winery: Rustico Farm Cellars and Estate Winery - www.rusticowinery.com
As we negotiated the roadway to Rustico, I was dazzled by the fact that this is clearly the land of dreamy visions. Nestled on 10 acres of mature vineyard, overlooking the Oliver Valley, Rustico hadn't even officially opened its doors when we arrived. We were given a "sneak peak" by proprietor Bruce Fuller and girlfriend, a Sophia Loren-like Chilean ex-pat.
We parked our home on wheels in front of Rustico's magical main house, a 1895 log house complete with sod roof. We enjoyed Rustico's extraordinary story and sampled some of their yet-to-be released wines without worrying about a long cab ride to a distant hotel.
When we arrived at Rustico I really thought that the experience would be the setting, and to be sure the vistas, vineyards and buildings are almost beyond description. Then I sampled the wines, served icy cold from a jug on the deck overlooking the valley, and thought that I may have found heaven.
Rustico truly may be Canada's most romantic winery because of the proprietors. Look for the first six of the Rustico wines very soon.
Novice Pick: Pinot Grigio (called "Isabella's Poke")"
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