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FRIDAY September 28, 2012 The Central Okanagan’s Best-Read Newspaper www.kelownacapnews.com
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WINE Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
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here are hundreds of wineries in Canada, but not many can boast 80 years in business—most of that in the same downtown premises—like Calona Vineyards can. Despite today’s name, “There are no fancy vineyards to look at. We’re here to produce wine,” says master winemaker Howard Soon, as he relaxes in the company board room surrounded by solid wood walls that likely date from the company’s earliest days. If those walls could talk, what tales they could tell. They’ve probably seen plenty of tears, adds Soon, since most of the hiring and firing occurred there over the years. See story A3
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MASTER WINEMAKER Howard Soon holds up an old muscatel bottle and a wooden box from the 80-year-old Calona Vineyards’ early days. In the background is a 50-year-old 16,000-litre oak-stave barrel that now forms a wall in the tasting room.
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