I'm not sure what the deal is with the map location for this winery; all I can say is if you're driving along Highway 3 (the Crowsnest) between Osoyoos and Keremeos, keep a lookout for the signs pointing you toward Forbidden Fruit. Yes, if you're coming from the east, it's a hairpin!
Down by the Similkameen river (but not in a van), you'll find FF's lovely little tasting room and shop. The service, by the owner, is very friendly and knowledgeable - they grow the fruit on site (all organic) and he was very happy to talk up a storm about everything from farming to flavour to pairings.
I usually prefer wines on the dry and tart end of the spectrum, but I was drawn, on tasting a few, to the sweeter, more fortified dessert wines, such as apricot and white peach.
The Okanagan Valley may get all the attention in the press, but if you're driving up here for a winery odyssey, don't overlook the wineries of the Similkameen, not to mention the fruit stands! read more