Explore the diverse wines and wineries of Osoyoos, Oliver, and surrounding area. Many of these wines are hard to find outside of the Okanagan. Wine tasting is a great way to spend an afternoon – however, we recommend that you consider a designated driver if you’re visiting more than a few in one day.
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BLASTED CHURCH (1-250-497-1125)
www.blastedchurch.com
378 Parsons Road, Okanagan Falls
Perched high on a rolling hillside that cascades into Skaha Lake, this is one of the most majestic vineyard sites in the valley. The wine shop/tasting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from May to October, and by appointment from November to April.
WILD GOOSE VINEYARDS (1-250-497-8919)
www.wildgoosewinery.com
2145 Sun Valley Way, Okanagan Falls
Wild Goose first started producing wine in June 1990 and has since established itself as one of the premium small producers of VQA wines in British Columbia. The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from April to October. They also offer samples of fruit juice for kids or anyone not interested in tasting wines, and there is a gift shop where you can pick up souvenirs including wine glasses, corkscrews, golf shirts, hats, jellies, and many other seasonal items.
STAG’S HOLLOW WINERY (1-250-497-6162)
www.stagshollowwinery.com
2237 Sun Valley Way, Okanagan Falls
Stag’s Hollow is a small family operated winery, whose passion and involvement in every aspect of the vineyard and winemaking process is evident in the richness of the wines. Their wine shop is open daily from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. from May to October.
BLUE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS (1-250-497-8244)
www.bluemountainwinery.com
Blue Mountain Vineyard is located next to a bird sanctuary and wilderness area overlooking beautiful Vaseux Lake. The wine shop and tasting room are housed in a magnificent stone brick building, open exclusively by appointment.
HAWTHORNE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS (1-250-497-8267)
www.hmvineyard.com
Green Lake Road, Okanagan Falls
This winery and 170 acre vineyard sit high atop Hawthorne Mountain, with breathtaking views overlooking the beauty of Skaha Lake and the surrounding valley. Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards offers the perfect setting to take a tour, sample wines, roam through the vineyards to learn more about grape-growing, or to sit and relax on our deck and take in the stunning scenery. The wine shop and tasting room are housed in the estate’s restored heritage stone home, open daily year round from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
JACKSON-TRIGGS VINTNERS (1-250-498-4981)
www.jacksontriggswinery.com
38691-97th Street (Hwy 97), Oliver
All Jackson-Triggs Estate VQA wines are created by highly talented professionals whose expertise and artistry, combined with Jackson-Triggs advanced wine making technology, equipment and viticulture practices, ensures that each wine meets world-class standards.
FAIRVIEW CELLARS (1-250-498-2211)
13147-334th Street, Oliver
Fairview Cellars is located between the driving range and the first hole of the Fairview Mountain Golf Course in Oliver. The vineyard and winery are a culmination of a 25-year quest by Bill Eggert to own and operate his own winery. Fairview Cellars wines consist of the three Bordeaux classics: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Hours of operation are 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS (1-250-498-3743)
www.tinhorn.com
32830 Tinhorn Creek Road (Road No. 7), Oliver
Nestled in the hillside of a former gold mining creek, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards sits unrivalled on top of the “Golden Mile” and offers a truly unique wine experience. Visitors will find a lush vineyard with views of the grape crush pad, and impressive interior galleries overlooking the stainless steel tanks, oak barrels, and the cellar below. Open daily year-round from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GEHRINGER BROTHERS ESTATE WINERY (1-250-498-3537)
Road No. 8, Oliver
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery is one of the original wineries in the South Okanagan, producing its first vintage in 1985. Uncompromising in their dedication to quality, brothers Walter and Gordon Gehringer boast a selection of 23 wines of assorted varieties, and are perhaps best known for their exceptional Rieslings. Visit the winery and sample their award-winning wines, open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from June to October and Monday through Friday from November until May.
HESTER CREEK ESTATE WINERY (1-250-498-4435)
www.hestercreek.com
13163-326th Avenue (Road No. 8), Oliver
Hester Creek Estate Winery is one of British Columbia’s most awarded estate wineries. Relax on the outdoor patio – the perfect place for a refreshing glass of wine while overlooking sun-drenched vineyards. They have a gift shop as well as a cold deli, and offer tours from mid-May through September at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Open year-round from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., seven days a week.
INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN WINES (1-250-498-6663)
www.inniskillin.com
32074-123rd Street, Road No. 11, Oliver
Inniskillin established an estate winery in the Okanagan in 1994, located on the south-eastern facing slope of the South Okanagan valley. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with tours at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., from May to October.
DOMAINE COMBRET ESTATE WINERY (1-250-498-6966)
www.combretwine.com
32057 Road No. 13, Oliver
10th generation winemaker Olivier Combret, a graduate of the world-famous enology and viticulture school of Montpellier-France, settled in Osoyoos after searching worldwide for the best climactic conditions capable of producing top quality wines. Each harvest has proven the site selection was a wise one, as Domaine Combret wines have won many national and international awards. Open from April to October from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and by appointment throughout the winter months.
GOLDEN MILE CELLARS (1-250-498-8330)
www.goldenmilecellars.com
13140-316A Avenue, Road No. 13, Oliver
Golden Mile Cellars is a family owned and operated Estate winery with 22-year-old vineyards offering incredible views of the valley. A selection of European cheeses and fresh-baked baguettes, along with other gourmet items, are offered through the summer months for picnic lunches. Wines by the glass or bottle may also be purchased and enjoyed on the picnic area. The wine and gift shop is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from May to October, and by appointment during the winter months.
GERSIGHEL WINEBERG (1-250-495-3319)
29690 Hwy 97, Oliver
Tours & tastings by appointment only.
CARRIAGE HOUSE WINES (1-250-498-8818)
www.carriagehousewines.ca
32764 Black Sage Road, Oliver
Carriage House Wines is a small family owned and operated winery located in the heart of Canada’s premium grape growing region. They specialize in Kerner, a German varietal, in both dry and off-dry styles. For red wines, they offer Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. They have a small on-site wine shop for sales and tastings, open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from Easter through mid-October, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. from mid-October to mid-November, and by appointment at any other time. There is no charge for tastings.
SILVER SAGE WINERY (1-250-498-0310)
www.silversagewinery.com
32032-87th Avenue, Road No. 9, Oliver
Set on the bank of the Oxbow Creek which meanders gently through the vineyard, Silver Sage Winery offer a picturesque view of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY (1-250-498-0666)
www.blackhillswinery.com
30880-71st Street (Black Sage Road), Oliver
The vineyard is nestled in the sunburnt hills on the Black Sage Bench, home to British Columbia’s highest quality grapes. The rugged desert earth, long sunlight hours and cool nights yield the intensely flavoured grapes that are blended to produce the Bordeaux-style Nota Bene, their Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend Alibi, and their late-harvest Sequentia wines. Black Hills Estate Winery is currently closed to the public until its next release in Spring 2006.
DESERT HILLS WINERY (1-250-498-1040)
www.deserthills.ca
30480-71st Street (Black Sage Road), Oliver
Visit the charming wine shop, which carries their complete collection of wines, and explore the spectacular estate and state-of-the-art processing facilities. Open daily year-round for tastings from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tours are offered seasonally.
BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY (1-250-498-0620)
www.burrowingowlwine.ca
Black Sage Road, Oliver
With its dramatic vantage point in the middle of the vineyard, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is a winemaking facility that combines state-of-the-art technologies with proven, classic winemaking traditions. In 2003, they opened a beautiful new wine shop, tasting bar and The Sonora Room – a spectacular restaurant with fireplace and outdoor patio. The patio, with its sweeping view of the magnificent countryside and Osoyoos Lake, is the ideal spot for sipping wine and sampling Chef Dominique Couton’s culinary masterpieces. The wine shop is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., April to November and by appointment during the winter months. Guided tours are offered on weekends at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Sonora Room is open from Easter until Thanksgiving, serving lunch daily and dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
NK’MIP CELLARS (1-250-495-2985)
www.nkmipcellars.com
1400 Rancher Creek Road, Osoyoos
North America’s first aboriginal owned and operated winery. Nk’Mip Cellars currently produces Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Merlot varietals, using grapes from the Osoyoos Indian Band’s own Inkameep Vineyard. The wine & gift shop is open daily year-round. From May – October, their hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with tours offered at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. from May to October. From November – April, wine & gift shop is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with tours offered Sundays and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
ST. LASZLO ESTATE WINERY (1-250-499-2856)
Located near Keremeos, the winery has operated since 1978 under the direction of winemaker Joe Ritlop. The wines are organically produced from the vine to the bottle. Call the winery directly for more information.
OROFINO VINEYARDS (1-250-498-0068)
www.orofinovineyards.com
2152 Barcelo Road, Cawston
Orofino Vineyards is located in the picturesque Similkameen valley, surrounded by orchards, vineyards, hayfields and mountains. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., May through October, and by appointment during the winter months.
CROWSNEST VINEYARDS (1-250-499-5129)
www.crowsnestvineyards.com
2036 Surprise Drive, Cawston
Nestled in the Similkameen Valley on the Upper Bench near Cawston, Crowsnest Vineyards has a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and the gorgeous evening sun. The winery was purchased in 1998 by the Heinecke family, who have worked hard to develop the facility with a new dining lounge, an impressive patio, and a redesigned wine and gift shop. You are invited by Olaf, Sabine, Ann and Sascha Heinecke to come and enjoy the surroundings and taste traditional handcrafted Estate wines. After the tasting, relax in the dining lounge that has a wine cellar atmosphere and enjoy authentic German food served with fine wines to compliment your meal. The wine shop is open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from May through October, and from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. from November to April. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from May till Thanksgiving, and after that for groups by appointment only.
HERDER WINERY & VINEYARDS (1-250-499-5595)
www.herder.ca
716 Lowe Drive, Cawston
Herder Winery & Vineyards specializes in producing small lots of vineyard specific wines. Enjoy a glass of wine while taking in a panoramic view from the valley floor. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from May to October, and by appointment from October 13 until April 30.
FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY (1-250-499-2649)
620 Sumac Road, Cawston
Forbidden Fruit Winery is located right on the Similkameen River, surrounded by natural desert habitat and old growth river bottom forest. They produce organic fruit wines of the highest quality from 100% Certified Organic exotic tree fruits, including asian pears, white peaches and white cherries.
