Our second stop of the day was to try some wines at Kutatás Wines. There's two other wineries on…read morethe island but this one was our favourite. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 4:00pm). The tasting room is elegant but tastings are being done outside. Their outside area is grand; well spaced with a mix of tables and picnic table seating. Our hostess was fantastic; detailed, knowledgeable and funny. Her descriptions of the wines were spot on. Tasting flights are $10.00 non-refundable per person. Never seen this before from a winery as most will waive the fee when you buy a bottle. Not here. Our group was given 5 wines to try. Bottles are in the $17.31 to $39.05 (before taxes) price range. - Charmat method sparkling - dry sparking wine. Slight bubbly and not too dry. - 2017 Pinot grigio - stonefruit, fresh and crisp. Found this one quite sweet but J liked this one the most and bought a bottle ($17.31). - 2018 Ortega - floral, aromatic and smooth. - 2017 Blanc de noir - textural, creamy and long. This was N's and our favourite; we each bought a bottle ($23.40). - 2018 Whole cluster pinot noir - we were told this red was about 6 months from reaching its peak. Right on the money. Good mouth feel but the finish was a touch acidic. Worth a visit to KW while you're in Salt Spring.

A very nice setting and some really nice wines. We had a group of 8 and they were able to…read moreaccommodate us for a tasing and some wine purchases.

Wonderful time tasting wine. Highly recommend. Met Michele Schulz, she shared a wealth of knowledge.read more

Garry was an amazing host. We dropped by hoping they might be open. We got lucky, the gate was open…read moreso we went in and had a great conversation and tasting. The "young" balsamic vinegar is amazing. we are enjoying a tiny spoonful after dinner most nights. The wine tasting was fantastic, too. Loved that Garry was a realist; funny and warm. I especially loved that he had to talk science as well as art. We bought the Brandenberg No 3. One of the best sweet wines I have ever experienced. We will definitely be back!

The last place we checked out before heading home was Salt Spring Vineyards. They're the original…read morewinery on the island and are nearby to Garry Oaks Estate Winery. We dropped in on a Monday (around noon) and only waited a few minutes to be welcomed in for a tasting. Their grounds are quaint and serene with a couple of picnic tables set up to enjoy the view. It's BYOP (bring your own picnic). Tastings are $5.00 per person (for four tasters) and strangely, we were told that only one tasting fee would be waived if bottles were purchased. At least we were able to try both dessert wines (doable if you share pours). Bottles range from $24.00 to $40.00 (including taxes). - Charm - prosecco-style bubbly. - 2019 rose - pinot noir. This was light and very summery. - 2018 Millotage - foch, leon millot and cabernet libre. Interesting that she recommended this one be drank with tomatoes. - 2019 Apple pie - we all enjoyed how this dessert wine wasn't overly sweet. - Blackberry dessert wine - the blackberry was the winner of the five wines we tried. Very berry forward. N bought a bottle ($24.00) for home. SSV wasn't our favourite winery on the island but it's an option if you want to check out the alternatives.

What a beautiful setting for a wine tasting. The hosts were so charming and personable. The tasting…read moreroom, quaint and cozy. We sent the kids down to the pond to watch the ducks, while we chatted up the owner as she worked us through a few of the wines that weren't sold out. Two whites, a red, and a blackberry dessert wine. All the wines tasted a tad young, but okay for the price. The dessert wine though, was jammy and sweet and full of personality. We ended up only getting two bottles of this. No other wines in hand, we walked to the picnic area and enjoyed a great little BYOP (bring your own picnic) by their beautifully landscaped pond area, and moved on. Come for the experience more than for the wines. But still, come and enjoy!

Down the road from Enrico winery about an hour from Victoria. European style winery. Owners…read more(husband and wife) were extremely knowledgeable about European wine. We tried 2 whites, 2 reds, and a dessert wine. Didn't care for the whites, the reds were good, the dessert wine was very good. Wasn't much to see as far as scenery or ambiance.

Holy wine! I was blown away by how delicious and crisp these wines were. I came to Cherry Point…read morewith a group and we all came back with a bottle or two because they had so many good wines! It is no wonder they had so many award winning wines. This was the first winery we visiting in the Victoria area, and we all wished we could have stayed there all day to drink and enjoy their beautiful patio and dine as what we hear is a wonderful restaurant. The Colombian couple that owns the winery conducted our tasting and they were so wonderful, friendly and energetic! Writing this review makes me want to go back right now!

Came for the bubbles and stayed for the views…read more Church and State Winery is a gorgeous spot specializing in sparkling flights, with plenty more to enjoy on their full lunch menu. You can choose between a sparkling flight or red flight from their sister location in the Okanagan. I ordered the bison burger with fries, and while the burger was solid, the fries were standout--crispy, golden perfection! The views from the deck overlooking the vineyards make it an ideal place to linger over a glass (or two)! A great addition to a day spent touring the Butchart and the Butterfly Gardens :)

Happen to see this winery name a few times and decided to give it a try. Made reservations a…read morecouple hours prior and upon arriving facility looked dark and closed. Walked in and place was dead (yet asked if we had reservations - which we did). We were sat at the bar and mentioned that we'd have about an hour ish time and was told, "no worries we hold an hour slot but tasting is only 45 minutes." That was a statement that felt like we'd be rushed and it's exactly what happened; we started off with bubbles, which one was completely flat (unsure how long the bottle was open or any of the others since it's off season) but within minutes the server was like "what would you try next"- and kept pouring our next taste within minutes without giving us time to even finish our initial glass of bubbles. You could tell the server did not want to be at work, yet tried to be friendly and when asked where the winery name came from, I got the response "I don't remember and if I don't, then the story much not be memorable"

COVID #42 One of…read morethese days I'll remember to bring my ID. I do hate it when they think I'm 18. Friendly staff, automated gate if the tasting room is not open. They'll still sell to you regardless. Located at the top of a hill. Something like Mission Hills Estate Winery in Kelowna, if you've ever been there,but not as eleborate and large. Two spirits purchased. see my pics. Worth a visit. Definitely.

Although this place is a little hard to find, it is worth the trip. We came here after the Butchart…read moreGardens and it was a great find. For $5 you get a flight of 3 wines. Each wine has its own distinct flavors and the owner is great and will tell you an interesting story behind all of them. I'm not a huge wine drinker but all of the wines I tried here made me want to be. The only downside we experienced was that we came at a time where they did not have any food. Cheese and fruit would have been a great accompaniment to the wine! I would definitely recommend coming but make sure you are coming when they have food as well!

Thank you Mary for the warm reception and allowing us to enjoy your patio for our tasting. Loved…read morethe cab and took home a bottle. Was nice to get to drink our cab on your patio and could bring it home since we didn't finish it! Loved the twist top option! Lifesaver! Definitely will go back to visit if we were in town!!

Enchanting natural vineyard with superb wines, guided by a passionate owner. A serene,…read moreunforgettable experience.

This is a unique family owned business in Victoria. We got the non-alcoholic flight of ciders and…read morethe traditional apple cider was our favorite. The service was prompt and efficient. We sat on the back patio which had incredible views, including seeing Mount Baker in the distance that was completely snow covered. We got a short interesting story of their business. We stopped here after a visit to butchart gardens, which is recommended too. Enjoy!

Food & drink - flatbread & the dip were both good. i actually put the dip on a slice of my pizza…read more the tasting is 6 ciders - i had the canadian invasion. perfect sized tasting with some light snacks for an afternoon break. my fav cider was the sassamanash but i am also into sweeter drinks. Service - very friendly, everyone loved our little pup. they brought him a water bowl. our server came around quickly & our food items also came out fairly quick. Ambiance - very chill. we sat on the patio with our pup & there were a ton of other dogs also laying out soaking up the sun. plenty of umbrellas to give shade in the hot summer sun. beautiful view.

The vibe and atmosphere of the winery was stunning. With our tasting we got to enjoy the scenic…read moreviews of the winery with the valley spread out beyond the horizon. The employee who was providing us with the tastings and describing for us each wine offered on the tasting was very nice. However, it appeared she didn't know the product all too well or forgot some key descriptions on some of the wine. I love that on their charcuterie board it offered local food specific to Cowichan Valley. The duck pate with port jelly along with the Cowichan cheese from a local farm down the road is a nice touch to complement the experience.

The wine here was so good. We visited in October…read more We did a tasting while on a tour. We were the only people there since they just opened. Staff were lovely and very attentive. The grounds were beautiful. If we are ever back in Victoria would love to come back in the spring and sit outside. This is definitely a must stop. I wished they shipped to the States.