Hello new Okanagan finds!

This spring, we’ve got a lineup of must-have items from all across our valley. The season just pairs perfectly with fine wines, select beauty products, home decor additions, and more.

We love #ThePicks because it’s our magazine to a tee: we created Editors’ Picks OKANGAN to spotlight the places, experiences, brands, and people shaping the Okanagan lifestyle today, and this section is a distilled way to highlight just that. Rooted in intentional curation, we focus on the products worth discovering.

Read on and discover what local brands and businesses caught our eye this spring!

Pinot Gris 2025 from Burrowing Owl Winery

Pair that spring sunshine with a crisp glass of the newly released 2025 Pinot Gris! You will taste the essence of our valley with white peach, nectarine, pear and apple along with subtle hints of grapefruit and lemon. It’s everything we love about white wine at this time of year!

Okanagan Apple Soap from Soda Creek Soap

Handcrafted at their Penticton location, this bar of soap brings a touch of Okanagan apples to your cleansing routine because they source them from our valley. Ever wanted to smell a bit like an apple orchard? Now’s your chance! And you’ll feel good doing it because Soda Creek Soap utilizes minimal waste and clean, sustainable products.

Hi There! Hard Iced Tea from Yellow Dog Spirits

While yes, we do live in wine country, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the plenty of craft distilleries in our valley! Yellow Dog Spirits has a lineup of seltzers perfect for spring barbecues, get-together, backyard parties, or just a beautiful beach day. Crafted from real brewed tea, this cocktail includes bright citrus zests for easy-drinking on a hot, late season day. Add a freshly sliced lemon and you’ve got heaven in a can.

Pebble Berry Bowl from Man Woman Home

Now that beloved farmers’ markets are back across the valley, it’s time to invest in a beautifully designed kitchen staple to wash all your local produce! With this creamy white glaze and 11 inches in diameter, this large bowl is perfect for rinsing and straining berries after you return home from wandering the stalls. Made from high-quality stoneware, this is also fully dishwasher safe for easy cleaning!

Birth Flower Necklace from Ebb + Flow Jewellery

Don’t let the local blooms be the only florals in your life—bring your birth flower with you everywhere you go with these bespoke necklaces. You can customise this oval beauty with your own, someone else’s, and have a unique and meaningful gift. You can even add on a few extra charms and birth month gemstone for further individual touches!

Grazia Scallop Hem Shorts from Boheme Collective

Designed with clean lines and a soft, feminine detail, you can easily pair this with both spring and summer wardrobe options. Thanks to its high-waisted silhouette, you have a classic shape and playful scalloped edge. The fabric? Lightweight, which is perfect for our oncoming heat. And why stop at just the shorts when you can pair it with the cami top for a coordinated set?

2023 Kamal from Kismet Estate Winery

Kamal (Lotus) is a rosé as sweet and aromatic as the flower itself. Each sip includes succulent watermelon and ripe cherries—reminiscent of late days in June as the sun sets across our valley. It’s a brush of spring and summer flavours with a touch of orange muscat to bring that citrusy twist. It makes you want to curl up on the back patio with a light blanket and savour these slow, beautiful moments.

Infused Windflower Honey from Arlo’s Honey Farm Inc

As the title suggests, this is wildflower honey from the Okanagan infused with a variety of spices and herbs like anise, cinnamon, ginger, chili, jalapeno, habanero peppers, lavender, lemon and vanilla. All the ingredients are fresh, aromatic, and delightfully tasty when mixed with their wildflower honey. It’s all the flavours of spring in one teaspoon! Perfect for cooking, cocktails, or a hot cup of tea in the morning overlooking the beautiful valley views.

2025 Dry Riesling from Four Shadows Vineyard

Award-winning for a very good reason, this intensely aromatic Riesling is full of lime zest, apple and stone fruit, as well as a dry, mineral-driven palate of honeydew and citrus. It’s like those childhood beach days distilled into an adult glass of wine. Picture those patio afternoons with friends, crisp and refreshing, as you enjoy the beauty of our distinct region.

Supporting local Okanagan brands and business is the heart of what we do, and we couldn’t be happier to source this selection of spring finds! Shop local, support local, and discover something new in your neighbourhood.

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Your Okanagan Curators