There's a deer-proof fence leading to the winery, one that detects your presence and opens to…read morewelcome you, and that affirmative reception begins one of the best visits of our wine trip. My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited sixty wineries. You can follow our various locations with this disclaimer. That's sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired. This is not to say that there's an alpine coaster or complimentary back rubs or anything. It's just a purified wine-lovers experience. Firstly, there's that gate, one of only two places we've been to boasting one, and yes, that minute detail helps. Cars approach the rustic cottage, fringed by vineyards, gardens, and picnic tables. Being on a hill, the view is incredible. Within, we found a comfortable if cramped wine tasting area with décor following the theme reflective of the roaring twenties / Jazz age, basically enjoying the decadent elements of The Great Gatsby without the annoyance of actually reading that dreadful novel. And it probably has the best-looking bathroom on our trip...yes, I just said that. Trust me; you'll agree with me when you see it. The ultimate point regarding the success of Kraze Legz, more than anything aesthetically about the location, is that the wines are amazing...according to my girlfriend. I admit it's not my favorite, but I also admit being in the extreme minority. My girlfriend and our best friends all adore both Kraze Legz and Skaha wines (by the same winery), so much so that we are on the wine subscription now. The staff is pleasant and I loved the fact you must drive through a housing division to get to it. Yes, if you like drinking wine, Kraze Legz is a destination spot. It's out of the way, but worth the diversion.

This is a fun little winery a short drive off the highway. It's 1920's speakeasy themed with a nice…read morepatio area overlooking their vineyard and the valley. The wines are excellent and each comes with a little 1920's dance history with each sip. You can give the Lindy Hop a try or take the easy route for a Cakewalk. Because it's a smaller vineyard there isn't a vast choice of wines, but what they. Do, they do well. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Nice family owned winery. The owners work hard and have a lot of wine varieties. I liked their red…read moreblends the best. Wine tasting was fun as they are friendly and informative.

This was the best Boutique winery we visited in Penticton area…read more The owners, Paul and Julie, we so friendly and informative. I learnt that they age their wines which I found out later most wineries don't do because it takes up too much space and, thus, too costly. This is ideal for folks, like us, who live in a condo, as we don't have the space to age the wines ourselves. So technically, Pentage Winery does it for us, which is a bonus! Another bonus, was the private tour of their natural rock wine cellar, which was spectacular - a true natural wonder and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! We booked a private tour in advance, as we realized most wineries request this and it was well worth it. The owner escorted us through their cellar explaining the details of their wine making processes. We also toured their gorgeous vineyard; the views of Skaha Lake were stunning. It was a clear summer day so we got some great photos!

Excellent tasting with Steve Ward at Meyer Family. World class Burgundian style Chardonnay and…read morePinot Noir with superb, knowledgeable and attentive service. I'm fortunate to call Napa Valley home, but the Okanagan continues to impress. Awesome tasting! Thanks, Steve.

Meyer Family is awesome, awesome like many others. So, by saying it's disappointing is not saying…read moreit's bad. It's like saying Return of the Jedi is disappointing compared to The Empire Strikes Back. You still got that awesome speeder-bike chase and that moment Luke flips out and attempts patricide. But yeah, when grading against the other two, it's not the best. This assumes I am not counting the prequels. It's certainly not The Godfather, Part 3--Meyer Family Vineyard is still a great place, featuring an impressive view, and boasting a broad selection of wine served by a knowledgeable and generous host. It has a welcoming tasting lounge blessed with delicious temptations for one's next picnic. The issue once again is that Meyer Family Vineyard was neither our first winery nor our last on this day. It wasn't even the fiftieth for my girlfriend and me in total. We were up to seventy by this point in the Okanagan alone. And Meyer Family Vineyard is good, worth a visit, but if your time is paramount and limited, it would not be a priority on my list. Meyer followed Nighthawk and would be followed by Synchromesh, both superior wineries. But I won't attempt negativity as the location is still good. We just didn't buy any wine. I did buy crackers. I mean...crackers. That's something. Right? Another comparison would be someone offering me a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup after I finished sucking on a Lindor chocolate with a bowl of those still tempting me. Sure, I love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but when there's a bowl of Lindors... ...Unfortunately, I'm also overweight, so I'd find a way to fit in both. Hmm, that's a better comparison. If you like wine and are touring the region, fit in Meyer, and then feel guilty afterwards.

Painted Rock Estate in Penticton is a family winery committed to the production of ultra-premium,…read moreterroir driven Okanagan wines from their single estate vineyard. Their modern and strikingly designed tasting room offers wines paired with charcuterie. Painted Rock is a definite must-visit on your next visit.

Painted rocks is the first stop of our wine tour this trip and this was our first time trying their…read morewine. The winery is very modern, built 6 years ago but looks brand new. Their outdoor seating has a stunning view and their outdoor lounge area is nice and cozy. They offer a charcuterie plate for $20 or you can sit on the lawn with a picnic blanket and bring your own picnic. Let's talk about their award winning wine! We especially enjoyed their Chardonnay, Syrah and Res Icon!

A fabulous little winery, specializing in rieslings - local to the Canadian Okanagan (not available…read morein the States). They close for the season when they run out of wine. They have a variety of rieslings made from grapes grown in different conditions, and the results are surprisingly varied and good. A great little winery.

Synchromesh commits many egregious sins, unforgivable ones in our modern viticulture…read more It dares to offer a simple corrugated steel winery with nary a flamboyant art piece or wasteful water feature. It's tasting lounge is minuscule with no ration given to merchandise or paired picnic-fodder. It doesn't offer the particulars all wineries must list. There are no Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs, or Syrahs? Even its name is weird--not taken from its address or a simplistic nearby geographical feature. Synchromesh? Am I getting my car serviced? It can't even be bothered to hire staff, forcing patrons to listen to the winemaker himself ramble on about how great his Rieslings are. That's right, Rieslings...white wine. And not only that, but among the ten wines generally offered, six are Rieslings, limiting options to those wishing the standard fair. My God, I love this place. As for those Rieslings, I bought four. I thought the reds were offered because the owners felt they needed to. This is a perfect example of a winery knowing something well and throwing everything behind it in order to perfect that one impeccable variatel. It's an example sadly so few follow, as such dedication usually comes at the expense of selection. I'd rather have that than a traditional winery just offering the staples. Just because there are six varietals of Riesling does not equate them being identical. Each one caters to a distinct palate, but each is strong in their own regard. I didn't buy the same bottle twice. As for the name, love it. Talking with the owner directly as he poured samples, I'd have it no other way. The small tasting room, focused and without distraction. This is a winery that sells what it knows and it knows Riesling. It's not surprising that Synchromesh makes the best. That's my declaration; they do the best Rieslings in the Okanagan. Do I have a sample size, or am I just being glib? From August 2016 to May 2017, my girlfriend and I visited over 100 BC wineries, so take that what you will. Synchromesh is one not to miss, regardless if you prefer whites or reds. The Rieslings will sway your opinion. If you still dislike it after the visit, then there is no hope--you will always see red. By the way, the day we arrived, it was over 34 degrees outside, but inside was an ice box. Thank you.

This is a small boutique winery run by a husband and wife. The husband is the winemaker. They have…read morea small but cute setup with comfy outdoor seating overlooking the landscape below. There is also a friendly dog. The wine is pretty good and apparently now being served at the Botanist in Vancouver.

Random winery along the side of Highway 97, just N of Kaleden. Decided to make a pit stop…read more Parking is plentiful in the lot in front of the storefront. Building is basically a wine store. Staff were friendly and helpful. The place specializes in fruit wine. When buddy and I went, there was a bulk discount. Guessing it was because it was the end of season. Only 1 thing to do in this situation. I tried both the cherry and peach wines. Pretty solid stuff. Keep in mind that these are fruit wines and therefore are sweeter than conventional white wines. I gave some bottles to my wino friends and all of them really liked the product as well. Worth stopping by if one needs to load up on wine while in the area.

This winery produces amazing a unique wines - there is something here for all tastes. I have picked…read moreup so many cases over the years. Makes great presents. Currently, they have a $88 case: 1 OK Red Blend, 1 Cherry Merlot, 1 Oak Cherry, 1 Red Plum, 1 Peach, 2 Bartlet Pear, 1 Strawberry, 2 OK White Blend, 1 Dry Cherry, 1 Offdry Cherry. YUMMY!