40 Knotts Estate Winery

2400 Anderton Road,
Comox BC V9M 4E5

Nestled in the Comox Valley adjacent to the Salish Sea, the winery is one of the closest in the world to the ocean.

The winery features wonderful hospitably, knowledgeable staff, great owners and fantastic wines.

Their vineyard terrace is among the very best and you can not beat their picnic baskets.

 

Averill Creek Vineyard

6552 North Road,
Duncan, BC

This small Vancouver Island winery, located outside of Duncan, has come along way in the last two years. One new feature is their delightful food service.

They have octopus and mussels  listed on their food menu.

They have a lovely terrace garden to enjoy along with their fine wines.

The winery hosts numerous events through out the year

Bench 1775 Estate Winery

1751 Naramata Road
Penticton, BC
V2A 8T8

Rated as one of the best winery patios in the world. It is a must see winery. Go for the wine stay for the view. They have icewine.

The tasting room and wine shop are uniquely positioned on a spectacular 30-acre waterfront vineyard property, boasting stunning 180-degree views of Okanagan Lake

Their Bristol has a very nice selection of delicious food options.

Blue Grouse Estate Winery

Blue Grouse Estate is comprised of 65 acres tucked away on a sunny Vancouver Island slope in the Cowichan Valley, on Vancouver Island.

When one leaves Blue Grouse they the remember great hospitality, fine wines and a beautiful spot to relax and sense of enjoyment for Natural British Columbia.

The architecture of the tasting room and winery reflects the body shape of the Blue Grouse. You must see it to believe it.

Every year the winery keeps on getting better.

 

CedarCreek Estate Winery

5445 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna BC

 

When in Kelowna be sure to visit CedarCreek. Their wines alone should bring you there.

The Butcher Block Restaurant located in the stone faced, contemporary farmhouse should also bring you to the winery

Scottish Highland Cows, bees and Kestrels can be seen as you sit on the patio overlooking the vineyard.

 

Cherry Point Vineyards

840 Cherry Point Road
Cobble Hill, BC

After hearing some great review about the winery I sent a friend over to check the winery out. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, good wines wonderful food.

Incredibly fresh and delicious food paired beautifully with estate wines. We had the fresh pea soup, ceviche, salad and duck confit sandwich and each course was better than the next. Excellent service in a beautiful patio garden.

La Terraza restaurant is seasonal.

The winery is owned by Xavier and Maria Clara Bonilla.

Ciao Bella Winery

3252 Glencoe Rd
West Kelowna,
BC Canada, V4T 1M2

It is word of mouth that places Ciao Bell Winery on our Best Wineries to Visit Page. Glowing reports of staff going above and beyond.

This is the story of Italian immigrates , Fiume family, making a good life in Canada. They spent 30 years in Yellowknife before moving to West Kelowna and establishing their winery.

Here you can snack on a spuntini board, loaded with Italian meats, cheeses and other goodies, and then topped with fresh basil picked fresh from the garden. 

Dirty Laundry Vineyards

7311 Fiske St
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2

Scherzinger Vineyards was originally bought by Edgar and Elizabeth Scherzinger as a cherry orchard. The orchard was removed and in its place Gewürztraminer was planted in 1978, then eventually Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The Scherzinger Vineyards was purchased by Ron and Cher Watkins, They changed the name to Dirty Laundry in 2005. Success followed and expansion was necessary so the Watkins sold to Bob Campbell, Hermann Teichtmeister and partnership in 2007. The group expanded, planting about 50,000 vines on several sites in the Summerland area. Expansions begun in 2010, including separate wineries for white and red wines, are designed to grow Dirty Laundry to a production of 20,000 cases. The winery has tripled its tasting room, added a conference and party room, added parking for buses and has build a new patio cantilevered over the vineyard.

The Marketing company that came up with Blasted Church suggested Dirty Laundry. Back in the 1800’s a former railway builder named Sam Suey decided he’d had enough of the hard labour pounding spikes and laying track, and opened a laundry in Summerland where the labourers could bring their work clothes for washing. While they sat around waiting for the clothes to air dry, the men would play cards and gamble. Soon Suey spotted another opportunity. He converted the floor above the laundry into a gaming hall and bordello. 

The winery has an excellent Pizza restaurant called the Red Iron Grillie. The restaurant over looks the valley. They host numerous events through out the year.

You have to pass a washing line hung with underwear to get into the shop! 

Ex Nihilo Vineyards

1525 Camp Rd,
Lake Country

One person describes Ex Nihilo as "Absolutely the most beautiful venue in the Lake Country region"

Jeff and Decoa Harder founded Ex Nihilo with partners from Alberta, Jay and Twila Paulson after a trip to Napa Valley inspired them Ex Nihilo is a Latin term meaning "out of nothing".

Ex Nihilo debuted in 2008 by enlisting The Rolling Stones rock band as a partner in a brand of icewine called Sympathy for the Devil, the title of one of the band’s most famous songs.

Driving into the winery you are immediately surrounded by vines leading to an elegant tasting room.

Awarded Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Award for their 2014 Pinot Noir

CHAOS Bistro is a pizza lovers delight.

Fort Berens Estate Winery Ltd

1881 BC-99
Lillooet, BC 

One of the most beautiful locations possible. Fort Berens Estate Winery Ltd is located in Lillooet.

Lillooet is located on the Fraser River, 325 km north of Vancouver. The community is one of the oldest in the province, it was a supply point for miners heading to the Caribou gold fields when the gold rush began in 1858.

The winery is open all year and is worth the drive. If you visit from May through October, leave enough time to enjoy a delicious locally-sourced wine-paired meal on their patio overlooking the vineyard.

Award winning wines, amazing facilities!

Frind Estate Winery

3725 Boucherie Rd
West Kelowna, BC

 

Located at the historic Bennett Property, a lake front property. Owned by Markus Frind the founder of the online dating site Plentyoffish.  Markus wanted to combine his two passions; technology and agriculture.   Today Frind Estate Winery is one of the most advanced wineries in the world using cutting edge technology to create truly distinctive wines.

It is located on the lake with a sandy beach and beautiful grounds.

The beach café offers take-out options with seating inside the cafe and at their licensed, lakefront picnic area 7 days a week on a first come, first serve basis. There is a guest home that you can rent. It includes an outdoor pool and boat dock.

Harper Trails Estate Winery

490 Okanagan Way
Kamloops, BC, V2H 1G7

The first winery to open in Kamloops Harper's Trail Estate Winery, named for the cattle drive "trail" of pioneer rancher Thaddeus Harper. Tucked into the city outskirts on the bank of the South Thompson River, Thadd Springs vineyard sits among rolling hills of sage and grass, home to Bighorn sheep, bears, and myriad birds. The backdrop of limestone, Hoodoos, and a natural spring set the biodiversity of this rare place.

The wines are excellent the hospitality is highly rated.

 

Heaven's Gate Estate Winery

8001 Happy Valley Road
Summerland BC

 

A little gem in Summerland. The grounds are well designed and add to the enjoyment.

One trip a advisor customer comment: Lovely winery with a friendly staff (and dogs for my kids to pet)

We visited Heaven's Gate Winery at early in July and had the most wonderful time. The winery and patio area are absolutely stunning with views of Okanagan Lake and rolling hills

The wines are very good. The atmosphere is amazing. The winemaker is very personable and entertaining. 

 

Hillside Estate Winery

1350 Naramata Road
Naramata, BC V2A 8T6

One of British Columbia's oldest wineries, started in 1984. They have a reputation for quality wines.

Word of mouth has delivered some glowing reports about their experiences at the winery.

One triadvisor comment : My husband and I had a wonderful experience at this Winery. The food was outstanding. 5*food, 5*service, 5*view.

One winery you should visit!

Indigenous World Winery

2218 Horizon Dr
West Kelowna

Do not miss this fine winery. BC's only 100% Indigenous owned winery, blending traditional Syilx culture with modern style.

Robert Louie and his wife Bernice, owners,are descendants of the Syilx people. They offer quality wines and an opportunity to learn the history of their people.

The winemaker is Jason Parker whose reputation is well known in the Okanagan

Intrigue Wines

2291 Goldie Rd
Lake Country

Some very beautiful wineries are located in the Lake Country north of Kelowna. Intrigue is one of the small ones which helps make the experience special.

The winery opened in 2009 is a combined adventure of Ross and Geri Davis , winemaker Roger Wong and his wife Jillian. The winery and vineyard is located near Wood Lake close to Oyma. They began in 2008 planting 6.9 hectares mostly with Riesling

The winery is named Intrigue because there is "something" about wine that can make us think about the vintage year, the vineyard, the soil and the people who made it.

Do not miss their Music in the Vines - Summer Concert Series

 

JoieFarm Winery

2825 Naramata Rd
(Access through Aikins Loop)
Naramata, BC
V0H1N1

A very popular winery on the Naramata Bench known for their quality wines. Their location is magnificient, Very friendly staff.. A very nice place to relax.

Alistair Veen and partners purchased the winery in June 2022.Veen is the owner & chef of South Surrey’s Tap Restaurant, which opened in 2007. He has received the Advanced Sommelier designation from the Court of Master Sommeliers and was named Best Sommelier of BC in 2016. Along with the purchase of the winery and the four-acre vineyard property on-site, the new owners have purchased an additional 62 acres of vines throughout the Okanagan Valley, with plans to invest even further in acquiring estate vineyard properties.

Kismet Estate Winery

9580 Road 20,
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

The winery is owned by Balwinder Dhaliwal and Sukhwinder Dhaliwal. The business started over twenty years ago growning grapes for others before deciding to produce their own wines. they have vineyard locations starting from North of Oliver to the south of Osoyoos. Each vineyard location has been chosen extensively and carefully to produce the best quality of grapes.
In total they have 200 acres producing 1200 cases

The name Kismet is derived from the Punjabi word 'destiny'. 

Their Masala Bistro Restaurant has excellent reviews.

The patio nestled next to the vineyard and embrace the breathtaking view of the Black Sage Bench.

Kitch Estate Winery

3330 Neid Rd, Kelowna
British Columbia, V1W 4H5

The winery is owned by Trent and Ria Kitsch, members of a family that has been in the Okanagan for almost 100 years, prominent in construction and housing development. Trent developed the product SAXX (men's underwear). Together they made it a world wide sucess. They sold the business to start the winery.

The winery and the vineyards are located on an impressive plateau in northeast Kelowna. It has a panoramic view of the south over the city, which is worth visiting the winery to experience. 

The winery host numerous events through out the year

Lake Breeze

930 Sammet Rd
Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

A well designed winery featuring very good wines. The winery is located on the eastern hillside overlooking Okanagan Lake. Historically an orchard, the first European vinifera were planted in 1985. Lake Breeze Vineyards is proud to be the first winery in Canada to grow and produce Pinotage, the native South African variety.

The patio restaurant has a nice menu with excellent service.

Little Engines Wines

851 Naramata Rd
Penticton, BC

Little Engines is a dream come true for owners Steven and Nicole French. The location is perfect the winery design enchanting and romantic.

They feature a newly designed outdoor patio set amongst vines.

Look at the picture it is so inviting!!

The wines are outstanding too!

Little Engines

Maverick Estate Winery

29686 Highway 97
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Maverick Estate Winery is conveniently located just north of Osoyoos on Highway 97 in the Okanagan’s stunning desert wine country. Co-founders Schalk de Witt, daughter Elzaan and husband Bertus Albertyn, an accomplished winemaker, purchased the acreage that is now home to the Maverick Estate Winery in 2009. The first vintage of Maverick Estate wine, produced in 2011,

Perhaps one of the best outdoor facilities in the province. Toss in some amazing wines and you have the perfect winery to visit.

Do not pass this winery by!

1202 Gawne Rd,
Naramata BC V0H 1N1  

Word of mouth gets Mocojo a place on our best wineries to visit. They recieve excellent reviews for their wine and hospital. Toss in a great patio with views of Okanagan Lake.

Put Mocojo, a family owned winery , on your list of wineries to visit

 Kon and Dianne Oh and we have been blessed with 3 children. MOCOJO is their initials in birth order. 

They opened Inn Between the Vines B&B in 2010.

 

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

1730 Mission Hill Road
West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E4

The architecture alone should bring you to the winery. Toss in a five star restaurant and some great wines. Mission Hill is a must visit winery perched above Lake Okanagan.

 

Enjoy their Summer concert series with top notch celebrities.

Celebrate with the community at the 7th Annual Festival of Trees at Mission Hill Family Estate benefiting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Monte Creek

2420 Miner's Bluff Rd
Monte Creek, BC

Located east of Kamloops and west of Chase close Highway #1. The winery features mountain and river views. There is a very nice patio restaurant.

Monte Creek Ranch Winery has partnered with Uptown Chefs to bring guests the ultimate casual winery dining experience.

The building design was derived using iconic forms of the “Mission style” and regional barn structures. By repurposing authentic elements with the traditional tools and modern technology of winemaking, an Old-School-meets-New-School approach creates a place of community and celebration. Weathered zinc, concrete, glass, and steel make up the primary building materials used in this modern interpretation of Barn Architecture.

Hospitality is good as are the award winning wines. A must winery to visit in 2023.

Oak Estate Winery

20818 McDougald Road,
Summerland, BC V0H1Z6

A perfect location one of the best views in the Okanagan, The winery sits along the west side of Lake Okanagan.

A lovely picnic area over looking the lake. Numeroua events through out the year.

You can stay at the winery in their Villa
This stunning villa is an architectural masterpiece with 6 bedrooms all featuring water views and a 1300+ square foot patio.

Okanagan Crush Pad

6576 Fosbery Rd
Summerland, BC  V0H 1Z6

Name changed to Haywire WInes January 2023

The Okanagan Crush Pad winery is state-of-the-art. It features long banks of concrete tanks, clay amphorae, and large format neutral oak casks. The guest center is built into the heart of the facility, offering visitors a rare glance into the art of winemaking.

Every year they strive to make your winery experience more enjoyable than ever. They have done it again for 2023.

2290 Goldie Rd
Lake Country, BC V4V 1G5

Located in Lake Country north of Kelowna. Officially know as O'Rourke's Peak Cellars owned by Denis O'Rourke.

Guests are encouraged to explore the 1/2 acres of garden and wander among the Pinot Gris vineyard.

 The Bistro offers 80 scenic seats on the vineyard-side patio with breathtaking views of surrounding orchards, rolling mountains and Okanagan Lake

They had me at Sunday Prime Rib diner. This is a full experience winery in Lake Country. The Garden Bristo has good reviews. he half-acre organic vegetable garden and two greenhouses supply the highest quality fruits and vegetables for the Garden Bistro

How are the wines? Four BC Lieutenant Governor Awards should answer that question.

They have a team of very talent winemakers

Painted Rock

400 Smythe Dr.
Penticton, BC V2A 8W6

One of the Okanagan most visited and very popular winery. First and foremost the quality of the wines -amazing.

Secondly the uniquely designed tasting room and its location over looking the lake.

The owner John Skinner is extremely passionate about his wines.

Phantom Creek

4315 Black Sage Road
Oliver, British Columbia

Located on the famous Black Sage Bench in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.

The exemplary grounds are inspirational. Pro Terra et Natura(For Earth and Nature), is an expressive figure group that represents the gentle spirits of Mother Earth & nature greets every visitor at the entrance. Created by contemporary Chinese sculptor Wu Ching

There is a five star restaurant under chef Sarah Fiore. The wines are excellent.

Helli Tours

Play Estate Winery

507 Skaha Hills Dr
Penticton BC V2A 0A9

Play Estate Winery and Sonetto restaurant are located just minutes from downtown Penticton, on Skaha Hills Drive, overlooking beautiful Skaha Lake.

The newly created Sonetto Italian Restaurant, we embrace our roles to both entertain and educate, while providing a genuine customer experience. Our mission is to create a mini escape from day-to-day life, highlighting exquisite Italian cuisine, extraordinary wines, and a majestic unobstructed world class view of the Skaha Lake and surrounding mountains.

Enjoy their fine wines on the patio

Poplar Grove Winery

 425 Middle Bench Rd N
Penticton

One of the Okanagan Valley's most popular wineries.

The focused on six core wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and a signature blend called The Legacy. All excellent wines. The restaurants has five star reviews.

Red Horse Vineyard

365 Zinfandal Ave
Oliver, BC

 

A unique winery located in Oliver BC. Visitors are welcome to the winery by a metal sculpture of a horse rearing by the gate. Two sculptures of horse stand by the tasting room.

Winery reviews praise the staff and the wines.

 

Ripples Estate Winery

 3387 Tolmie Rd,
Abbotsford, BC

Unique in many ways. This family run winery is located in the beautiful farming region just east of Abbotsford.

The winery is a family operated business along with the help and support from friends. Paul and Caroline Mostertman are the owners with help from their daughter.

They specializing in Blueberry Wine but make some very good grape wines too. They have an event filled calendar.

Enjoy their lovely garden and food service. Visit the Secret Garden

They have recently added distilled spirits.

RIPPLES

box 210
Saint Louis, Saskatchewan

Riverlot Orchards is a fruit winery and bistro, located 3 km west of St. Louis, Saskatchewan, with the beautiful view of the South Saskatchewan river.

Take the name Riverlot think of Camelot and now you have the theme of the winery.

Rust Wine Co

4444 Golden Mile Rd
Oliver, BC

 

Opened in 2017 located on the famed Golden Mile Bench. They also have vineyards in Osoyoos, Okanagan Falls, Similkameen. This is one winery that offers accomendation in history fully modified guest house.

One review The view is spectacular! No tasting fee and great wines. Our server was delightful.

Seaside Pearl Farm Estate Winery

5290 Olund Rd
Abbotsford, BC

Another Fraser Valley Gem! Just the location alone is worth the visit. But upon arrival you say to yourself this is how a winery should look.

One enters the winery through an iron gate then along the driveway next to vineyards and horse pastures, towards the chapel style tasting room. Where friendly warm hospitality awaits you along with good wines.

Your host and co-owner Allison Zimmerman puts together a very nice cheese tray, featuring cheeses from a neighbouring farm to go along with the tastings.

The new barrel room is impressive.

Seaside Pearl

Symphony vineyard

6409B Oldfield Rd
Saanichton, BC
V8M1X8

Symphony vineyard has been farmed by the Brooks family in Central Saanich since the mid 1950's.   Known as the Tanner❠farm, Harry Tanner was a founding member of  Growers Wine Company.   During the 1960's, the family grew over 20 acres of loganberries for Growers Winery (then located in Victoria). 

When asked: Why did you choose the name of your Winery?  We think there are some interesting connections between wine and music. The definition of Symphony, “an elaborate instrumental composition in three or more movements, of grand proportions and varied elements”, could almost describe the long process leading to a bottle of wine – springtime in the vineyard, bursting into a long ‘summer movement' as grapes form, a quieter fall ripening phase followed by the flurry of harvest and fermentations, and a final slow aging when the sensory character of the wine develops.      

signature wines are Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. Their wines are made in an aromatic style. separately. They have 2.2 acres and produce 300 cases with plans to reach 600 cases.

Locally made cheeses, and meats and other local specialty food items will be available for picnic lunches in the barrel room or picnic grounds along with farm made jams and chutneys.

Small winery perfection!

Time Winery and Kitchen

361 Martin St
Penticton

For a urban winery this is pretty exciting place to visit. The former PenMar Cineplex was turned into a new Urban Winery for the South Okanagan.

The facilities are impressive. The hospitality outstanding and the food divine. All this is top by an excellent cellar of fine wines.

New owner Ron Mayert stated: "

Our family grew up appreciating the spirit and neighborly hospitality from the people of the Okanagan Valley; we want to instill that spirit in everything we do.

Therapy Vineyards  

940 Debeck Road
Naramata, BC
V0H 1N0

The location is perfect offering views of Okanagan lake and Giant's Head Mountain. The patio is perfect for a relaxing; sitting and enjoying a tasting experience with a view.

Mike Boyd purchased Therapy Vineyards in 2017 and started immediately to upgrade the facilities. With a new winery, vineyard, tasting room and inn.

Unsworth Vineyards

2915 Cameron-Taggart Road
Cobble Hill, B.C., V0R 1L0

Good wines, great restaurant do not pass by the opportunity to visit Unsworth in Cobble Hill.

The winery was founded by Tim and Colleen Turyk have a long history in the Cowichan Valley area.  Tim’s ears perked up when he heard about a small vineyard and winery that was for sale in the fall of 2009. After 40+ years working in BC’s fishing industry, he was looking for a new challenge. One look at the spectacular property and early 1900s farmhouse, and Tim knew he’d found something special. Colleen saw the vision too and they bought the farm, so to speak.

 30 Glen Road
Crossmount, SK 

The Crossmount Cider Company was founded in 2014 and has become one of Saskatchewan's most popular destinations.

They have very good reviews on Trip advisor.

"Beautiful atmosphere and architecture within the crossmount community. The people are fantastic and the cider is even better."

They have a small cafe.

Cider is sold under the brand name Flatland

Festina Lente Estate Winery Ltd.

21113 16th Avenue
Langley BC, V2Z 1K3

You can not beat the meaderys for their hospitality. It is a must stop in the Fraser Valley. Changes are you will find the owners Teresa Townsley and Bill Townsley running the tasting room.

The words "Festina Lente" mean literally "Make Haste Slowly". This accurately reflects our philosophy of taking the time to accomplish things with diligence the first time and the pride that we take in simple things done well.  

Numerous events held through out the year.

Merridale Estate Cidery

1230 Merridale Road, RR 1
Cobble Hill, BC
V0R 1L0

Merridale, nestled in the mouth of Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley, is a destination the whole family can enjoy. Located in Cobble Hill, just 40 minutes from Victoria the cider house provides a unique venue, surrounded by the orchards. Merridale is said to be BC's first estate cidery. Founded by Albert Piggott in 1987 and now owned by Janet Docherty and Rick Pipes who took over in 2000. They wanted the business to be something they would be passionate about and provide a healthy lifestyle for their family

Some of the varieties of apples grown include Dabinett, Tremlett's Bitter, Frequin Rouge, Hauxapfel, Chisel Jersey and Bulmer Norman, to name a few.

Stolen Harvest Meadery

Grovedale, AB
T0H-1X0

Located in scenic Grovedale, Alberta, Stolen Harvest Meadery is hand carved from the Alberta boreal forest: it is ten acres of a rural oasis. There are hand planted gardens with a wide variety of vegetables and numerous heritage garlics growing. There is a fruit forest as well as a newly planted orchard (2018) with Saskatoons, haskaps, and prairie cherries

They won two medals at The World Mead Challenge and four at at Horde at the Hive in Okotoks.

 

Taves Estate Cidery

333 Gladwin Rd,
Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Y1

 

Farming has been a way of life for the Taves family since the 1930s, when Opa purchased his first farm in the Southlands of Abbotsford.  Going into the fourth generation, Taves Family Farms continues to thrive with Loren and Corinne Taves leading the way.  The farming operation now grows over 60 acres of produce where they harvest everything from eggplant and heirloom tomatoes, to a variety of currants and berries to apples and pumpkins! 

Each spring, summer and fall, the Taves welcome people to the Applebarn to enjoy Easterfest, u-pick goji berries, sunflower and pumpkin patches, hay rides, a corn maze, jumping pillows, farm animals, pedal karts, pony rides, fun eats, and, most importantly, u-pick apples!  Visiting the farm in fall brings 10 acres of orchard laden with different varieties of apples from tart Alkmene to sweet Honeycrisp and the Taves’ signature apple, the Jonagold. Together, this combination yields the most delicious cold-pressed apple cider and legendary apple cider slushies.