Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards north of Summerland is open for business once again after being close for three days during the Mount Eneas wildfire.
鈥淲e would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the firefighters who safeguarded our property,鈥� said Gordon Fitzpatrick, president of the winery. 鈥淏oth the winery and vineyard are remarkably unscathed despite our close proximity to the blaze. It is also remarkable how the community in the Okanagan Valley comes together during such emergencies.鈥�
Fitzpatrick said the show of concern and support has been touching.
He thanked Tony Stewart of Quail鈥檚 Gate Winery, who accommodated a wedding that had been scheduled for the winery and had to relocate.
In addition, Jim Cuddy altered his itinerary and a concert which had been scheduled for July 18 will now be held on July 31.
