British Columbia's Finest

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B.C. is Canada's most westerly province. It has four designted wine regions: The Okanagan, Simikameen, and Fraser Valleys and Vancouver and Gulf Islands. The industry is not as large as the one in Ontario, but is growing about as fast. The wines at their best are equal to the best Ontario can produce and they also have their own V.Q.A appellation (Vintners Quality Alliance) which is more or less similar to the Ontario V.Q.A. .

Wineries in Non-Designated Areas

Columbia Gardens Winery

9340 Station Rd. Trail B.C. 250-367-7493 Contact winery for hours of operation tours and tastings

Simikameen Valley

This wine region is located to the west of the Okanagan Valley. This valley is nearly a desert. It is tempered only by the Similkameen River. The region is known for it's large number of sun heat units and cool nights.

Crowsnest Vineyards

Surprise Rd. Cawston B.C. 250-499-5129, Contact winery for hours of operation This winery was purchased in 1998 by the Heineke family and have since added a dining lounge serving German style cuisine, a patio with a great valley view and a improved wine and gift shop. Grape varieties used include Pinot Auxerrois Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Public Tastings and Winery tours contact the winery.

Fraser Valley (Vancouver is also considered part of this region)

Andres Wines

2120 Vintner St Port Moody B.C. 604-937-5487 Hours of operation contact the winery. This is one division of a giant in the Canadian wine industry. They are the makers of Baby Duck (which I still enjiy once in a while) and Market their premiun wines under the Bighorn and Peller Estates labels. This winery has many contract vineyards but has 2 notable investments in vineyards located in Oliver called Inkameep with 300 acres and a 75 acre property called Rocky Ride in Cawston. Grape varieties used include Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon and others. Contact the winery for wine tours and public tastings.

Blossom Winery

5491 Minoru Blvd Richmond B.C. 604-232-9389

Blue Heron Fruit Winery

18539 Dewdney Trunk Rd Pitt Meadows, B.C. (604)465-5563

Bonaparte Bench and Fruit Winery

Cache Creek B.C. 250-457-6600 Contact the winery for hours of operation public tours and tastings

Columbia Valley Classics Fruit Winery

1385 Frost Road Lindel Beach BC (south end of Cultus Lake near Chiliwack). Contact the winery for imformation on hours tours and tastings.

Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery

1064-216th St. Langly B.C. 604-530-1736 ours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm This winery is the most southerly in B.C. open since July 91 and owned by Claude Violet a man from a French Catalon background. The winery has a European Bistro style restaurant as well as a wine boutique that also sells gift baskets and other wine related gifts. Grape varieties used include Madelaine Sylvaner, Ortega, Chardonnay, Bachus, Chasselas Dore, and Madelaine Angevine. Public Tastings: are available Tours: Every day at 2 pm and 4pm

The Fort Wine Company Estate Winery

26151-84th Ave. Fort Langly B.C. 604-857-1101 Hours of operation 10am to 6pm daily. This fruit winery specializes in wines from rasberries, cranberries, blueberries and black berries. The front facade of the store reminds you of a building in a old frontier American town. The winery has a tasting bar and a store which offers jams, jellies, chutney's and mustards along with novelties and clothing. It also is a farm with "cranberry bogs". Public wine tastings are available, along with tours. Large groups require a reservation.

Glenugie Winery

3033 232nd Street Langley, BC V2Z 3A8 Phone: (604)539-WINE (9463) Toll Free: 1-866-233-WINE (9463)

Lotusland Vineyards

28450 King Road Abbotsford BC (604) 857-4188

Township 7 Vineyards and Winery

21152-16th Ave Langly B.C. 604-532-1766 Hours Thursday through Sunday noon to 6pm.Or by appointment. After spending 6 years in the Okanagan Valley, Corey and Gwen Coleman bought a five acre property near Langly. He developed his grape growing and winemaking skills while she concentrated on the marketing end of the business. Together they now run their own show. The outside of the winery is similar in appearance to the many stables in the area while on the inside the tasting roon is decorated with the art of local artist Siobhan Humston. Some grape varieties used include Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. Tastings are available. Contact the winery about tours.

Wellbrook Winery

4626 88th Street Delta, BC 604-946-1868

Westham Island Estate Winery

2170 Westham Island Road Delta BC (604}940-9755

Islands (Vancouver Bowen and Saturnla)

The terroir is similar in this region which is either pampered by the vineyard owner and moderated by it's proximity to the ocean

Alderlea Vineyards

1751 Stamps Rd RR#1 Duncan B.C. 250-746-3834 Hours Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 5pm or by appointment. This is located in a converted barn on a south facing property overlooking Quamichan Lake. Open since 1998 the winery ferments and ages white wines in stainless steel and red ones French and American oak. Grape varieties used include Marechal Foch, Pinot Noir, Bachus, and Pinot Gris,. Public tastings are available during store hours. Tours; contact the winery.

Averill Creek Winery

6556 North Road Duncan BC. Phone: (250) 715-7379

Blue Grouse Vineyards & Winery

4365 Blue Grouse Road RR#7 Duncan B.C. 250-743-3834 Hours Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm This winery is owned by Hans Kiltz and wife Evangeline and are assisted by children Sandrina and Richard. It sits overlooking a bowl shaped vineyard on a hill. The location is regarded as one of the best microclimates on Vancouver Island. A Germanic style of wine is made. In the summer you can enjoy the picturesque view by having a picnic under the arbour. Grape varieties used include Pinot Noir, July Muscat, Gamay, Muller Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Siegerrebe, Bacchus, and Ortega. Public Tastings: during store hours. Tours: up to 12 people.

Carriage Hill Winery

1831 D Mount Newton Crossroads Saanichton BC (north of Victoria) Owners Michael & Beverly Marley have their winery in the process of becoming a reality

Chalet Estate Winery

11195 Chalet Rd North Saanich B.C. 250-656-2552 Hours contact the winery. The 3.5 acres are owned by Michael Betts and Linda Plimley. Michael handles the vineyard and the winemaking while Linda manges the wine shop. The terroir and the grape varieties used lend themselve to citrusy crisp wines. The winery has most of it's product sold to restaurants but connoisseurs can purchase their product at the attractive wine shop. Grape varieties used include Pinot Gris, Ortega, and Bacchus. Tours and Tastings; contact the winery.

Chase & Warren Estate Winery Vineyards

6253 Drinkwater Road Port Alberni, BC

Cherry Point Vineyards (+B&B)

840 Cherry Point Rd. RR#3 Cobble Hill B.C. 250-743-1272 Hours daily 1130 am to 6 pm. This winery which used to be a mink farm was started by Wayne and Helena Ulrich in 1993. When the vineyard was first planted they raised sheep until it became productive. Grape varieties used include Agria, Ortega, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, and Pinot Noir. There is also a wine bar and a restaurant with a picnic area and conference facilities. Tours by appointment including guided. Public tastings are available 1130 am to 6 pm

Chateau Wolff

2534 Maxey Rd. Nanaimo B.C. 250-753-9669 Hours Saturday 10 am to 5pm and by appointment. In 1987 Harry von Wolff purchased an eight acre farm. He sold the lumber on the property to subsidize the planting of of his vineyard. He wants to dig a cellar into the hillside like in California but wants to restrict his production. At the front of the tasting room are gardens and picnic tables to enjoy a glass of wine on. Grape varieties used include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Dornfelder, Pinot Blanc, Riesling-Sylvaner, Viongier, Bacchus and Siegerrebe. Tasting and Tours; contact the winery.

Divino Edtate Winery Ltd.

1500 Freeman Rd. Cobblehill B.C. (250) 498-2784 Hours contact the winery A full 69 acres of vinifera grape varieties. For over a decade this winery has been making award winning wines in the Italian style. Tastings and Tours; contact the winery

Echo Valley Vineyard

4681 Waters Road Duncan BC 250-748-1477

Gary Oaks Winery

1880 Fulford-Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, B.C (250) 653-4687 Hours contact the winery. Marcel Mercier and Elaine Kozak left the corporate world in 1999 to start a new way of life that allowed them to enjoy their love of country living and good wine. They purchased a hundred-year old farm on Salt Spring Island created their winery. The property is located on a terraced ten-acre vineyard carved out of the south-facing gravel slopes overlooking the Burgoyne Valley. Seven acre of vineyards are planted. An ecological approach, is practised using natural methods such as mulching and green manure to the greatest extent possible. Grape varieties include Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir Zweigelt and Leon Millet. Tastings and Tours: contact the winery
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Godfrey Brownwell Vineyards

4911 Marshall Rd. Duncan B.C. 250-748-4889 Hours contact the winery. This winery is owned Dave Godfrey, it has patio gardens of roses and herbs. The wines are made as close as possible to organic. Grape varieties used include Marechal Foch, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Pinot Gris Tastings; from noon to dusk Tours; weekends every hour, weekdays by appointment

Marley Farm Winery Ltd.

1831 D Mount Newton X RD Saanichton, BC (250) 652-8667

Merridale Ciderworks

1230 Merridale Rd. Cobble Hill B.C. 250-743-4296 Hours; Monday to Saturday 1030 am to 6 pm, Sunday Noon to 5 pm. This estate cidery grows their apples for their charcteristics to make the the best apple cider and not apperance. The use of pesticdes is thus minimzed and the end products are very close to organic. The types of apples used include Dabinett, Tremlett’s Bitter, Frequin Rouge, Hauxapfel, Chisel Jersey, and Bulmer Norman. Tastings and tours are available contact the cidery. Picnic area is also available.

Newton Ridge Vineyards

1595 Newton Heights Saanicton B.C.

Saturna Island Vineyards (not on Vancouver Island)

H B.C.P.O. Box 54 8 Quarry Trail Saturna Island. Hours; May through September daily 1130 am to 430 pm, October and November Saturday and Sunday 1130 am to 430 pm. This winery is in an extremely picturesque setting. It is bounded by a farm and parkland to the east and Saturna Beach in the west. There are sixty acres planted making it one of the largest wineries in the province. Grape varieties used include Gewurtztraminer, Gamay, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Muscat. The winery has a mezzanine level that allows patrons to relax in a leather chair and take in the beautiful view of Washington State. There is also a lodge and restaurant. Tastings are available in the tasting room as well as various crafts and other gift items. Tours are available. Special tours and tours for larger groups available by appointment.

Venturi-Schulze Vineyards

4235 Trans Cananda Hwy RR#1 Cobble Hill B.C. 250-743-5630 Hours; By appointment Owned by Giordano Venturi and Marilyn Schulze this vineyard grows small quantities of organic grapes and hand craft each wine accordingly. Electric wires and a system of meshing is used to keep the wildlife at bay. They also produce a balsamic vinegar at another facility. Grape varieties used include Ortega, Kerner, Chasselas, Gewurtztraminer, Madelaine Angevine, Pinot Auxerois, Pinot Gris, Schonburger, Pinot Noir, Madelaine Sylvaner and Siegerrebe. Tours and Tastings; By appointment when product is available for individuals and small groups.

Vicori Winery

1890 Haldon Road Saanichton B.C. 250-652-4820

Victoria Estate Winery

1445 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

Vignetti Zanatta

5039 Marshall Rd. Duncan B.C. 250-748-2338 Hours; May to December, Wednesday to Sunday , noon to 5pm, February to April: Friday to Sunday, noon to 5pm This winery is the oldest on the island. It is 25 acres in size and is owned by the Zanatta family. The wine shop in in a historic house that was built in 1903. There is also a restaurant called Vinoteca (not too be confused with the Ontario winery). Grape varieties include Auxerois, Pinot Grigio, Ortega, Pinot Nero, and Muscat. Tours; Not available. Tastings; Contact the winery Restaurant hours; May to October Noon to 5 pm; Dinners Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Vineyard at Bowen Island (not on Vancouver Island)

Bowen Island B.C. 604-947-0028 Hours: 11 am to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. This winery is part of a guest house that caters to tourists and business customers. This scenic island is just a twenty minute ferry ride from Vancouver. The grapes are grown organically. There first vintage was in 1998. Grape varieties include Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Bacchus, Tours and Tastings: Contact the winery

Yellowpoint Vineyard

Okanagan Valley

This area is the most developed with the largest number of wineries in BC. This valley is bordered on the south by Osoyoos near the U.S. border and in the north by Oliver B.C. It gets the largest number of heat units in Canada. The climate is almost desert like with a great variation in daytime highs and night time lows. The lack of rain is compensated with irrigation from Lake Okanagan.

Adora Estate Winery

250-404-4200 6807 Hwy 97 Summerland V0H 1Z0

Arrowleaf Cellars

250-766-2992 1574 Camp Road Lake Country V4V 1K1

Bella Vista Vineyards

3111 Agnew Road Vernon B.C. 250-558-0770 Hours: noon to 4 pm May 24 to September 30 This winery is owned by Larry Passmore. It is housed in a three story colonial style building which was completed in 1994. A restaurant is on the premises as well as banquet facilities. Grape varieties include Marechal Foch, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Auxerois. Tours and Tastings contact the winery.

Benchland Vineyards

170 Upper Bench Rd Penticton B.C. 250-770-1733

Black Hills Estate Winery

30880 Black Sage Rd RR1 Oliver B.C. 250-498-0666 Hours: November to April 11am to 5pm weekends, June to October 11 to 5 daily. This is a 34 acre property south of Oliver owned by Bob and Senka Tennant and Peter and Susan McCarrel. Grape varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Tours and Tastings contact the winery.

First Estate Cellars

5078 Cousins Place, Peacland, B.C. 250-767-6465

Focus Okanagan Valley

1670 Dehart Road Kelowna BC 250-764-0078

Granite Creek Winery

2302 Skimikin Rd Comp 2 Site 12, RR#1 Tappen, BC 250-835-0049

Greata Ranch Vineyards

697 Highway#97 South Peachland, BC 250-767 2768

La Frenz

740 Naramata Rd Penticton B.C. 250-492-4575

Lake Breeze Vineyards

Sammet Road Box 9 Naramata B.C. 250-496-5659 Hours: May 15 to October 15: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Off Season by appointment. The winery has an outstanding view of Lake Okanagan. They are the first Canadian winery to offer wines from home grown Pinotage grapes which is native to South Africa. A licensed patio is offers light snacks and lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends. Grape varieties used include Merlot, Pinotage, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gewurztraminer, Ehrenfelser, Semillon, and Morio Muscat. Tours: Yes in the summer months. Tastings: Yes (Icewine $2.00)

Lang Vineyards

RR#1, S11, C55, 2493 Gammon Rd. Naramata B.C. Hours: May 1 to October 15 Daily 10 am to 5 pm; October 16 to April 30 by appointment. The first farm winery allowed to operate in Canada the 4000 square foot facility opened in 1993. Grape varieties used include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tours: available by appointment Tastings available during store hours.

Blasted Church

378 Parsons Road RR #1 S-32 C-67 Okanagan Falls, B.C. 250-497-1125

Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars

RR#1 S3, C4, (Allendale Rd.) 604-497-6160 Okanagan Falls B.C. Hours: Contact the winery. The property is one of the most picturesque in the Okanagan. Owner Ian Mavety produced a Pinot Noir on his early production that is remembered with great fondness by B.C. consumers. He followed with method champenois sparkling wines of great quality. Taking his inspiration from Burgundy he now concentrates his efforts on barrel fermented Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Grape varieties used include Pinot Gris, Pino Blanc, Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir. Wine Tours and Tastings by appointment

Burrowing Owl Vineyards

100 Burrowing Owl Place Black sage Rd. Oliver BC 250-498-0620 Hours: Contact the winery. Built in 1998 the winery is set in the middle of the vineyard into the hillside You get beautiful views of the mountain Osoyoos Lake in the south and the mountains in the west. Grape varieties used include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Wine Tours: No. Tastings: Yes contact the winery

Calliope Wines

6816 Andrew, RR#2 Site 68 C 15 Summerland B.C. 1-866-366-0100 Hours contact the winery. Located on the southern slope of Giants Head Mountain in Summerland owners Ross and Cherie Mirko, Valerie Tait and Garth Purdy share this winery with Thornhaven Estates winery. The wines are named after a bird indiginous to the Okanangan the Calliope Hummingbird Grape varieties used include Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine tours and tastings contact the winery.

Calona Vineyards

1125 Richter St Kelowna B.C. 250-762-2999 Hours: Summer: 9 am to 7 pm Winter: 10 am to 5 pm. In the past this winery has blended products with popular names like Sommet Blanc, Sommet Rouge, and Schloss Landheim. Under their Heritage Collection label imported wines were battled from Chile, Australia, California and Washington. Since 1988 though they have produced domestic wines that wear the V.Q.A. medallion which are bottled under Private Reserve and Artist Series labels. They oak their wines at a ratio of 70 to 30 percent French and American Oak. Grape varieties used include Souvereign Opal, Rougeon, Chelois, Johannnisberg Riesling, and Chardonnay. Tours Daily, Summer: 1 3 and 5 pm Winter: 2 pm. Tasting: during store hours.

Carriage House Wines

32764 Black Sage Rd. Oliver B.C. 250-496-5987 Hours: 10 am to 6 pm November through April by appointment. Open since 1994 owners Dave and Karen Wagner started out making wine from the Kerner grape. This wine is the one they are best known for. A year later they added Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot to their inventory. All wines that are oaked are done so with oak from France. The winery has fantastic view of the south Okanagan from it's picnic area. Grape varieties used include Chardonnay, Kerner, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Winery Tours and Public Tastings: Yes contact the winery

D'Asolo Vineyard

Office 400 601 West Boradway Ave. Vancouver BC 604 871-4329

Desert Hills

30480 71st. Black Sage Road Oliver BC, 250-498-1040

East Kelowna Cider Company

2960 McCulloch Road Kelowna BC 250-860-8118

Larch Hills Winery

110 Timms Rd. Salmon Arm B.C. 250-832-0155 Hours: May 1 to October 31: Daily noon to 5 pm; Winter by appointment only. Hans Neverkla was an award winning winemaker as an amateur. in 1996 he and wife Hazel opened up their winery situated in the most northerly part of the Okanagan just south of Salmon Arm Their drier wines are considered Austrian in style while the rest them can be group in the Germanic category. The wine boutique and shop are attractive with a picnic area outside on a patio. Grape varieties used include Madeleine Sylvaner, Agria, Madeleine Angevine, Ortega and Siegerrebe. Winery Tours and Tastings: Yes (3 dollars charge for conducted and tasting)

Mission Hill Winery

1730 Mission Hill Rd. Kelowna B.C. (by Westbank), 250-768-7611 Hours: 9 am to 5 pm (9 am to 7 pm, July and August} This winery is owned by a conglomerate known as the Mark Anthony Group. The centre stage of this winery is the 30 million dollar visitor's centre. The focal point is the 75 foot bell tower which provides an excellent view of the area. This centre contains 2 underground cellars with a 6000 barrel holding capacity to age wines, reception hall, private tasting and dining rooms, audio-visual theatre, amphitheatre, and a wine and food facility with test kitchen. Grape varieties used include: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Semillon, Pinot Blanc, Verdelet, Riesling, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Public Tastings: Yes during Boutique Hours. Tours: (Hourly 10 am to 5pm July and August) Call the winery during other months.

Mount Boucherie Estate Winery

829 Douglas Rd. Kelowna B.C. 250-769-8803

Nichol Vineyard

1285 Smelthurst Rd Naramata B.C. 250-496-5692 Hours: Spring to Thanksgiving; Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Other times contact the winery. This winery is located across from Summerland Research Station and uses a unique, split canopy open trellising system called Open Lyre. Owned by Alex Nichol and his wife Kathleen they began their winery in 1989. Prior to that Alex Nichol documented the Okanagan's history in his book Wine and Vines in British Columbia . Under a granite cliff the vineyard is located where a 300 ft rock face collects and reflects enough heat to ripen warm climate grapes like Syrah. Grape varieties used include St Laurent, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Gris. Public Tastings: Yes during store hours. Tours: Contact the winery

Osoyoos Larose

Jackson Triggs Winery Oliver BC

Paradise Ranch Wines

1465 Ellis St Penticton B.C. 604-683-6040

Pinot Reach Cellars

1670 Dehart Road Kelowna BC 250-764-0078

Cedar Creek Estate Winery

5445 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna B.C. 250-764-8866 Toll Free 1-800-730-WINE) Hours: April to October: Daily, 930 am to 530 pm November to March: Monday to Saturday, 930 am to 5 pm At an elevation of 300 metres Cedar Creek is located 12 km south of Kelowna near Okanagan Mission. A Mediterranean style dominates the look of this winery which is built over the cellar. Chardonnay is a specialty which combines barrel fermentaion and aging with use of stainless steel. Frenck oak is extensively used in other wines. Grape varieties used include Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Pinot Noir, Riesling, Ehrenfelser, Gewutztraminer, Auxerois, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Winery Tours: 11am and 2pm to 5pm. Tastings: during store hours.

Crowsnest Vineyards

Surprise Rd. Cawston B.C. 250-499-5129 Hours: Contact the winery Owned by Hugh and Andrea McDonald this winery overlooking the Similkameen River on an east facing slope has been in business since 1994. Grape varieties used include Chardonnay, Riesling, Auxerois, Gewurtraminer, Kerner, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Winery Tours and Tastings: Yes contact the winery.

Domaine Combret

P.O. Box 1170 Oliver B.C. 250-498-6966 Toll Free 1-866-Terroir Hours: Contact the winery. This state of the art winery oversees a panoramic view of the town of Oliver and Osoyoos Lake. Along with the underground cellar and computer-controlled double jacketed tanks the facility boasts wooden catwalks and arched wooden doors that decorate this gravity fed model of efficiency. The owner Robert Combret comes from a family of winemakers spanning back to 1638 originating from Provence France. Grape varieties used include: Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Winery Tours and Tastings: Yes by appointment

Elephant Island Fruit Winery

2730 Aikens Loop RR1 S5 C18 Naramata B.C. 250-496-5522

Fairview Cellars

Old Golf Course Rd. RR1 S66 C15 Oliver B.C.

Poplar Grove Farm Winery

1060 Polar Grove Rd Penticton B.C. 250-492-2352 Hours: Contact the winery. In 1992 Ian Sutherland pulled out apple trees and planted Merlot and Cabernet Franc on his eight acre property outside Penticton. His product line consists of two thirds reds and one third whites made in the Bordeaux style. Grape varieties used include: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Winery Tours and Tastings: Contact the winery

Prpich Hills Winery

378 Parsons Rd. RR#1 S30 C8 Okanagan Falls B.C. 250-497-4451 Hours: Contact the winery. In 1973 Dan Prpich bought 60 acres of farmland in the Okanagan and planted Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Riesling, Verdelet, and Marechal Foch. Dan started making wine as an amateur back in 1959 in Hamilton. Further plantings include Chasselas, Pinot Noir, Merlot, along with Seyval Blanc, Vidal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ehrenfelser and Lemberger. Winery tours and public tastings: Contact the winery.

Quails Gate Estate Winery

3303 Boucherie Rd. Kelowna B.C. 250-769-4451 1-800-420-WINE Hours: 10 am to 7 pm during peak season, 10 am to 5 pm during off peak season. Open since 1989 this winery has specialized in the production of Pinot Noir, and did so at a time when the jury was still out on the consistent production of any red wine. In 1998 a new production facility costing 2 million dollars was opend by prime minister Chretien. Production started out at 1500 cases but capacity is now at 6000 cases. The product line includes over 12 varieties but it's still best known for it's Family Reserve Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Grape varieties include: Chardonnay, Riesling, Chasselas, Pinot Blanc, Gamy Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Foch, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Tours: April 29 to June 25 Daily 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, June to September Daily conducted hourly from 11 am to 4 pm, September to the end of October Daily 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm Tastings: throughout the day during wine shop hours.

Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery

2640 Skimikin Rd.9RR 1 S12 C16 Tappen B.C.

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery

RR#1 S23, C4, (Road 8) Oliver B.C. 250-498-3537

Gersighel Wineberg

RR#1 S40, C20, (29690 HWY 97) Oliver B.C. 250-495-3319 Hours: Contact the winery. The first part of this name is derived from owner's Dirk De Gussen and Gerda Torck's children Gerd, Sigrid, and Helgi. The second part was selected over the name Wine Mountain which is derived from a ski hill visible on the eastern horizon (Mount Baldy). The winery was started in 1995 and is located at the southern end of highway 97 across the valley from some of the large vineyard plantings on the east bench between Oliver and Osoyoos. Grape varieties used include: Tokay, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Perle of Csaba, Pnot Noir, Riesling and Gewurtztraminer. Wine Tastings: Daily 930 am - 8 pm. Tours: Contact the winery

Golden Mile Cellars

12343-316a Ave, Rd 13 Oliver B.C. 250-498-8330

Gray Monk Estate Winery

1055 Camp Rd Okanagan Center B.C. 250-766-3168 1-800-663-4205 (by Winfield) Hours: May 1 to October 31 Daily 10 am to 5 pm, November 1 to April 30 Monday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday (until new year) noon to 4 pm. The name is a translation of what Austrians call Pinot Gris. Sweepng down an easterly slope the vineyards and winery provide a great vision of Okanagan lake. It is owned by Austrian George Heiss. His wife Trudy and German trained George Jr. help make award winning white wines in a Germanic style all made in stailess steel. Grape varieties used include: Ehrenfelser, Bacchus. Auxerois, pinot Gris, Kerner, Rotberger, Gergerrebe, Gewurtztraminer, Gamy Noir, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc. Tours: Summer 11 am to 4 pm on the hour, Winter 2 pm. Tastings: During store hours

Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery

Box 650 5355 Trepanier Bench Rd Peachland B.C. 250-767-2525 1-800-767-3109

Red Rooster Winery

910 Debeck Rd RR1 Naramata B.C. 250-496-4041 Hours: April to October Daily 10 am to 6 pm This winery is located near Naramata (located above their vineyard) overlooking Lake Okanangan. Owners Beat and Prudence Maher have five vineyards designated for Icewine at nearby Paradise Vineyards that are made from Riesling Chardonnay, Verdelet, Vidal, and Viognier. Sparkling wine using the champagne method is also produced from Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir. Table wines are produced from Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. The winery has been operating since 1997. Grape Varieties used include: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewutztraminer, and Merlot. Tours: Contact the winery. Public Tastings: Yes

St. Hubertus Estate Winery

5225 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna B.C. 250-764-7888 1-800-989-WINE Hours: May long weekend to October 15: Daily, 10 am to 530 pm; October 15 to December 31: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 pm; January 1 to May long weekend: Hours very (call ahead) Leo Gebert and Andy Gebert purchased 2 vineyards called St Hubertus and Oak Bay. These vineyards are located opposite a 14 acre public park and beach. Established in the 1920' these are the oldest vineyards in B.C. After starting out as a farm winery it became an estate winery in 1994. Visitors encounter a sign which was carved out in the 1960's along with antiquated farming equipment which is still operational. The winery is housed in a rustic building built in the 1930's. Wines are marketed under 2 labels St Hubertus and Oak Bay. The wines are not exposed to oak aging under the St Hubertus label but all wines are oaked under the Oak Bay label using both French and American barrels. Picnic tables are available in the vineyard under the marquee. Grape varieties used include Chasselas, Gewurtztraminer, Bacchus, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Gamay. Winery Tours: Daily, June to October. Public Tastings: During store hours.

St. Lazlo Vineyards Estate Winery

Site 95 Comp 8 Keremos B.C. 250-499-2856 Hours: Contact the winery The vineyard was named after owner Joe Ritlop's birth place in Yugoslavia. Following his own path, he makes wines organically which is free of chemicals, preservatives, sorbate or suphites. The fermentation process has the grapes using their own yeasts. The wines are full bodied. Late harvest wines are well known such as Tokay Aszu and Golden Nectar and Joe has made ice wine since the early 80's. Grape Varieties used include Perle of Csaba, Pinot Auxerois, Semillon, Chardonnay, Tokay, Riesling, Sovereign Royal, Verdelet, Rougeon, Marechal Foch, Cabernet Franc, and De Chaunac. Winery Tours and Tastings: Contact the winery

Scherzinger Vineyards Cottage Winery

7311 Fiske Street R.R #2, S68, C13 Summerland BC 250-494-8815

Silver Sage Winery

Rd 9 32032-87St Oliver B.C. 250-498-0310

Slamka Cellars

2742 Cordova Way, Lakeview Heights Kelowna B.C. 250-769-0404 Daily: 11 am to 5 pm The winery is located on the southeast slope of Boucherie Mountain at Lakeview Heights west of Kelowna. Opened in 1996, the vineyard has grown to eight acres. Owned by the Slamka brothers Peter, Richard and Tim they use a blend of traditional growing and new winemaking techniques along with vines (a good number are ever 25 years old) to produce wines with a fresh taste to them. American and French oak is used as well as stainless steel for aging. Grape varieties used include: Siegerrbe, Merlot, Lemberger, Auxerois, and Pinot Noir. Winery Tours: By appointment only. Public Tastings: yes

Stag's Hollow Winery & Vineyard

(Street) 12 Sunvalley Way (Mailing) RR!, S3, Comp 36 Okanagan Falls B.C. 250-497-6162 Hours Daily 10 am to 5 pm Larry Gerelus and wife Linda Pruegger commuted for 3 years from Calgary to their vineyard near Okanagan Falls on a bench. They opened the winery in 1996. Surrounded by mountains and vineyards they live in a building that contains their home, wineshop and cellar. It resembles a cross between railway station and a French Chateau. They started out making only white wines but reds now predominate in their product mix. Grape varieties used include Vidal, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Winery Tours: by appointment. Tastings: Contact the winery

Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards

Box 480, Green Lake Rd. Okanagan Falls B.C. 250-497-8267 Hours: Winter: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm; Summer: Daily, 9 am to 5pm. The location of the winery sits high above the Okanagan (five kilometers southwest of Okanagan Falls) providing a grand view of the valley and surounding lakes. Originally settled by the Hawthorne brothers in the early 1900's the winery was purchased in 1995 by Sumac Ridges's Harry McWatters. He has greatly expanded the vineyard and modernized the hardware used in it. The stone heritage building, home of the Hawthorne brothers now houses a nice tasting room and wine shop. Visitors can enjoy the view by picnicing on the large garden deck. Grape Varieties used include: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Lemberger, Merlot, Gamay Noir,and Cabernet Franc. Winery Tours: Summer: Daily, hourly between 10 am and 4 pm; Winter: On request Tastings: During store hours

Hester Creek Estate Winery

13163-326 St P.O. Box 1605, Oliver B.C. 250-498-4435 Hours: May 1 to October 31: Daily 10 am to 5 pm. Located on South Okanagan's Golden Mile, this 70 acre property was sold to Hans Lochbichler, Henry Rathje and Frank Supernak (former Vincor winemaker). Together they invested in a beautifully decorated wine boutique with wrought iron fittings and high beamed ceilings accompanied with a reception area and tasting room. There is also a patio available to look onto the vineyards while enjoying a light lunch. Grape Varieties used include: Gamay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Trebbiano, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. Tours: By appointment. Tastings: Yes (2 dollar charge for icewine)

Hillside Estate Winery

1350 Naramata Rd Penticton (Naramata) B.C. 250-493-6274 Hours: April 1 to October 1: Daily 10 am to 6 pm; November 1 to March 31: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. Czech born Vera and Bohumir Klokocka started this farm gate winery in 1990. In 1996 the winery was sold to a group of B.C. and Alberta investors. On May 1 1998 the winery reopened with a timber framed 15000 square foot building which adds style to the property which has a great lake view. A large number of wines are produced with some being aged in both French and American oak. Grape Varieties used include: Auxerois, Johannisberg Riesling, Muscat d'Ottonel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, and Pinot Noir, Tours Summer: Daily; November to March: Friday to Sunday. Public Tastings: During store hours.

House Of Rose

2270 Garner Rd. Kelowna B.C. 250-765-7762 Hours: 10 am to 6pm. Owner Vern Rose bought his farm in 1982. Located at Belga Beach his location favours the growth of hybrids. His proximity away from Lake Okanagan allows for the production of ice wine. After leaving a school teaching job in Alberta, Vern took wine making courses at University of California at Davis, Okanagan College and attended a cool climate viticulture symposium in 1983 in New Zealand and Germany in 1992. The winery itself startred up in 1997. Grape varieties used include: Pinot Noir, Marechal Foch, Okanagan Riesling, Perle of Zala, Semillon, Verdelet and Chardonnay. Winery Tours: 10 am to 5 pm Tastings: during store hours

Hunting Hawk Winery

Guch Rd Armstrong B.C.

Inniskillin Okanagan

RR#1, S24, C5 (Rd 11) Oliver B.C. 250-498-6663

Jackson-Triggs Vintners

38691 97th St Oliver, BC (250) 498-4981

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery

17403 Highway 97, Box 307, Summerland B.C. 250-494-0451 Hours: Winter: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; weekends, 10 am to 5 pm; Summer: Daily, 9 am to 5 pm The winery is located in Summerland and gets most of it's grapes from Black Sage Vineyards in the south Okanagan. Red grapes tend to do well there with the dry hot climate and sandy soil. The winery is the first in Canada to purchase Chinese made oak barrels. Premium white and red wines are made along with dessert wines including Pinot Blanc ice wine and "Pipe" a port style wine. It was the first in B.C. to make sparkling wine by the "methode classique". The property is made up of a large warehouse facility, winery buildings, picnic facilities, a reception board room and seven acres of vineyards . A restaurant called the Cellar Door Bistro is also part of the winery. Grape varieties used: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Winery Tours: Contact the winery. Public Tastings: During store hours.

Summerhill Estate Winery

4870 Chute Lake Rd. Kelowna B.C. 250-764-8000 Toll Free 1-800-667-3538 10 am to 7 pm. Located south of Kelowna in Okanagan Mission this winery is highlighted with a thirty foot high pyramid for aging wine. Owner Steve Cipes believes that the shape adds an extra dimension to aging. Sparkling wine is a major component in the product mix. Ice wine from Pinot Noir and Riesling as well as table wines are made complimenting the award winning Sparklers (made with the champagne method). A restaurant named Veranda is also on the premises. Grape Varieties used include: Vedelt, Ehrenfelser, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and gewurztraminer. Restaurant Hours: 11 am to 3pm. Winery Tours: Yes Chapagne" making and Pyramid tours. Public Tastings: During store hours

Thornhaven Winery

6816 Andrew RR#2 Site 68 C 15 Summerland B.C. 250-494-8683

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Box 2010 Oliver B.C. 250-498-3743 Toll Free 1-888-4-TINHORN Hours: Daily 10 am to 5pm. Inspired by the success of Napa and Sonoma valley's of California. Robert Shaughnessy, a Calgary oilman, purchased many established vineyards in 1993. With wife Barbara and partners, U.C. Davis grads Ken and Sandra Oldfield an aggressive planting program was undertaken. A majestic looking winemaking and touring facility was opened and this winery has not looked back since winning awards for early vintages. The product mix is 65% red and 35% white using only vitas vinifera varieties. Except for Gewurztraminer, all wines spend time in American Oak. Production capacity is 43000 cases. The winery has a 2500 square foot climate controlled cellar and a 300 seat natural- seat amphitheatre. Grape varieties used include: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Kerner, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Tours: yes contact the winery Public Tastings: During store hours.

Vincor International (Jackson Triggs)

Box 1650 Hwy 97 Oliver B.C.

Kettle Valley Winery

2988 Hayman Rd Naramata B.C. 250-496-5898 Hours: Summer months Thursday to Monday, noon to 5pm; otherwise by appointment. The winery draws it's name from a railway which ran through the east side of Lake Okanagan. Geologist Tim Watts and Chartered Accountant Bob Ferguson planted the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in their first vinyartd in the midddle 80's. In the 90's Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot were planted. 1992 was the first commercial release of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in 1994. The beginning of the new millenium saw the addition of a new production facility. Grape varieties used include Merlot Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Public tours and tastings: Contact the winery.

Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery

2145 Sun Valley Way Okanagan Falls B.C. 250-497-8919 Hours: 10 am to 5 pm. Adolf Kruger left his occupation as a consulting engineer and hobby of amateur winemaking from the Kehrburg area in the former German Democratic Repulic. He came to Canada to work as an electrical engineer but a downturn in the economy left him without work. Adolf planted his vineyard in 1984 and along with his sons Roland and Hagen opened up his winery in 1990 to become one of the first farm winery's in Canada. Grape varieties used include: Riesling, Gewutztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. Winery tours: by appointment. Public Tastings: During store hours.