Valentine in the Vineyard is the third and final installment of Hallmark’s holiday-themed series, ‘In the Vineyard.’ This 2019 film follows the heartwarming narrative of Frankie Baldwin and Nate DeLuca. It continues from where ‘Summer in the Vineyard’ stops. The romantic comedy depicts how the pair navigates the obstacles of juggling their professional and personal lives. When Nate proposes to Frankie, she happily accepts. They choose to keep their engagement a secret. However, things become tricky when Frankie’s cousin, Lexie, and Nate’s brother, Marco, reveal their intention to marry on Valentine’s Day, the same day Frankie and Nate dream of marrying.
Because of financial issues with a loan for their business, Frankie and Nate put their needs aside to help Lexie and Marco prepare for their big day. Directed by Terry Ingram, ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ shows the love and beauty of the vineyard life, making the ‘In the Vineyard’ series even more special.
Where was “Valentine in the Vineyard” Filmed?
‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ is set in Sorrento farms, which were originally located in British Columbia’s Southern Interior. However, as with previous films, it was filmed in several cities and towns in the neighboring Okanagan Valley. The major filming began in mid-November 2018 and lasted three weeks, finishing in early December. During production, the film was known as ‘Wedding on the Vineyard.’
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ was filmed in the central and southern parts of the Okanagan region in British Columbia. The production team used many natural spots and wineries in the Okanagan Valley. Known for its beautiful vineyards, lakes, and mountains, the valley perfectly captures the romantic feel of the film and its theme of a dream wedding location.
Penticton, Okanagan Valley
In the city of Penticton, the crew filmed shots at Skaha Lake Road and Parkview Street, which are popular places for locals and tourists. Poplar Grove Winery at 425 Middle Bench Road North was one of the many wineries shown in ‘Valentine in the Vineyard.’ This added depth to the Baldwin and DeLuca family businesses.
Oliver, Okanagan Valley
The small town of Oliver provided beautiful views of Okanagan Falls and the Okanagan River. River’s Stone Winery at 143 Buchanan Drive, a place featured in the earlier movies of the series, was used again. This added continuity to the series’ visual style and showed the region’s winemaking heritage.
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley
The desert-like mountains and ranches in the little town of Osoyoos contrasted with the vineyards, creating a varied background for certain significant scenes in the film.
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley
More vineyards were explored in the semi-desert lands of Naramata Bench. This added dimension to the Okanagan Valley and showed their importance to the story.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Valentine in the Vineyard
Q: Where was ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ filmed?
A: ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ was filmed in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. The film depicts the gorgeous wineries, lakes, and hilly scenery of this region. Key places include Penticton and Oliver, as well as the minor villages of Osoyoos and Naramata Bench. Wineries such as Poplar Grove Winery and River’s Stone Winery were also employed during filming.
Q: Which specific locations were used in the filming of ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’?
A: Specific filming locations in the Okanagan Valley include Skaha Lake Road and Parkview Street in Penticton, Poplar Grove Winery at 425 Middle Bench Road North, The Okanagan Falls and Okanagan River in Oliver, River’s Stone Winery at 143 Buchanan Drive, The desert-like mountains and ranches in Osoyoos, and Various vineyards in the semi-desert lands of Naramata Bench.
Q: When was ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ filmed?
A: The principal filming for ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ began in mid-November 2018 and lasted approximately three weeks. The filming ended in early December 2018.
Q: What was the working title of ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ during production?
A: The film’s working title throughout production was ‘Wedding on the Vineyard.’
Q: When was ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ released?
A: ‘Valentine in the Vineyard’ was released on February 2, 2019, as part of Hallmark’s lineup of holiday-themed movies.
