Annette and Jorg Engels make the best of their location in the sunny south Okanagan Valley by turning local fruit into fine spirits and liqueurs. Focused on accentuating the natural flavours of the fruit, their products include three award winners: two grape brandies (a.k.a. grappa) and a maple liqueur made from organic Quebec maple syrup and their own single-ingredient kirsch. 1386 Carmi Ave., Penticton, BC , 250-493-0180, mapleleafspirits.ca