The Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival returns with an expanded roster of events from January 14 to 24. Some 50 B.C. wineries will participate in a number of new events including The Sun Peaks Wine Crawl, Dessert Wines and Aromatic Cheeses, The Breadth of British Columbia Riesling and The Spirited Après. Tickets range from $39 to $90 and weekend packages with accommodation start at $259 per person. More information at sunpeaksresort.com.
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If learning about wine is on your to-do list in 2016 consider taking the free World of Wine: From Grape to Glass course offered by the University of Adelaide. Learn about the principles and practices of how grapes are grown and wine is made. Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned oenophile, you’ll learn to confidently describe wine appearance, aroma, flavour and taste. You will find more details at edx.org.