OnZi Wines

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Labour Day weekend in the vineyard.

The Gewürztraminer is ripening fast, showing off beautiful colour and those succulent little bunches. We’re opening up the canopy to the gentle morning sun while leaving more protection on the afternoon side.

And the Pinot Noir is looking beautiful too, coming along so nicely as we move closer to harvest.

Such an exciting time in the vineyard — everything is changing so quickly now.

Wishing everyone a beautiful Labour Day weekend. **es

09/03/2026

One, two, three, four… look how far we’ve come.

From tiny grapes and long summer days to full clusters and a vineyard getting closer and closer to harvest.

A little look at the season coming full circle. **es

09/02/2026

A little vineyard update from Carsons in Okanagan Falls

The Pinot Gris is moving through veraison, showing that beautiful soft pink colour in the skins.

Last year, some skin contact helped add texture to the w**e. This year, with the wildfire season and the potential for smoke taint, the approach will be different — the grapes will be whole-bunch pressed and then moved into neutral barrels for fermentation.

Every vintage asks for something a little different, and that’s part of w**emaking.

2026 Pinot Gris is on its way… and we can’t wait to share it with you. **es

08/30/2026

There’s so much more to w**emaking than what ends up in the glass. 🍷

Testing, measuring, filtering — and keeping a close eye on every little detail along the way.

With harvest getting closer, things are definitely picking up in the w**ery.
A little science, a lot of hands-on work, and plenty happening behind the scenes. **es

08/28/2026

Behind the scenes with Andrea 🍇

Pre-harvest testing is underway — checking the grapes and preparing small nano ferments for smoke-taint analysis.

A little science, a lot of care, and one step closer to harvest. **es

08/22/2026

We’re home, we’re safe, and we’re so grateful. ❤️

Yesterday we walked the vineyard and took in the sight of the grapes ripening beautifully on the vines. **es After everything these past weeks have brought, it feels especially meaningful to be back home and looking ahead.

Now it’s time to kick things into high gear as we prepare for harvest — one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year.

Feeling grateful, hopeful, and very ready for what’s ahead.

08/20/2026

Koi and I are still evacuated, but we are so grateful to see that most of Summerland is unharmed.

Looking across the lake from Naramata, there is still so much emotion and uncertainty, but today feels a little lighter and a little more hopeful.

Our hearts are still with everyone who has been affected, and we continue to be so thankful for everyone working so hard to keep our communities safe.

Brighter days are ahead. **es

08/11/2026

We are safe.

Koi, my family, and I are safe, and we are so grateful.

These photos were taken from Naramata, looking across toward Summerland and toward home. Seeing it from this side of the lake is incredibly emotional.

For now, we are holding onto hope and praying for everyone affected, everyone who has had to leave their homes, and everyone working so hard to keep our communities safe.

08/09/2026

A very different view of our beautiful valley right now.

Yesterday, Koi and I had to evacuate our home. We are safe and incredibly grateful to have a place to stay, but from where we are, we can still look across toward the vineyard and w**ery, not knowing what the coming hours may bring.

Our hearts are so full of gratitude for every person who has opened their home, offered help, checked in, and supported those who have had to leave theirs. This community continues to remind us what it means to come together when it matters most.

And to the firefighters, emergency crews, first responders, and everyone working tirelessly through these incredibly difficult conditions — thank you. There truly are no words for what you are doing for all of us.

So many people throughout our valley are facing uncertainty right now. Please keep everyone affected in your thoughts and prayers, and please stay safe.

One day, one hour, one moment at a time.