Like both expensive and cheap wines, I'll try to squeeze all the goodness I can out of this review…read more The difficulty comes not from the location being inferior in any way, only that it's so unfortunately average. Deep Roots is the equivalent of Proxima Centauri. Yes, I'm talking about the red dwarf 4.24 light years away that recently came under focus after the discovery of potentially habitable planets and I forgot this is a wine review, and none of you care. The point is that Proxima is a small member of a star system (like that drummer with no beard in ZZ Top ironically actually named Frank Beard) that also containing two brighter stars like our own (the Alphas, or if you prefer, Billy and Dusty). Given their luminosity, it is impossible to perceive Proxima unless you have a good telescope and squint really, really hard. Brighter neighbors similarly overwhelm Deep Roots, and brighter not because of size, but more from originality and overall appeal. On its own, Deep Roots has a great name with a matching impressive logo. It's easy to reach with ample parking, and has a deceivingly simple exterior leading into a cozy if not (more appropriately) intimate tasting room. Read between the lines, it's small. My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited sixty wineries. That's sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired. Alas, none were from Deep Roots. We tried, taking in their offered samples, but despite the amazing view of the lake (which you can find at nearly all the wineries), we found little noteworthy with Deep Roots. I mean seriously, I took video and photos, and had to reference them to pull whatever I could into this review. It's shocking considering the winery's history--supposedly, Deep Roots is called that because it's one of the oldest in the region, tracking back several generations of the same family. And there are claims they sell a great Syrah, and everyone should please give them a chance because no two palettes are the same. I adore Silver Sage so don't take my taste buds as gospel. We only tried them because my girlfriend and I practically had to avoid them while finding the entrance to the more interesting Elephant Island around the corner. And yes, I just said the fruit winery that resembles a hippie commune is more interesting than the classic winery with a corkscrew symbol. But did we regret our visit? Absolutely not...the whole point of visiting regions like Naramata is to be spontaneous, to go where you weren't expecting. I can find Hillside and Therapy wines anywhere in the province. Deep Roots was not on the agenda--we rolled down the hill, forgot to brake and stumbled into a winery. Only in Naramata can that happen, and Deep Roots is worth a try for no other reason. However, if you are one of those insisting on planning every moment of a journey (Mom), than Deep Roots may not be high on your list.

We came up to Penticton for the car show and my club made this one of our tasting stops. Almost…read moreeverybody picked this as their favourite stop both for the wine and great attention we received from the staff. I should also mention this is not my first time here and have been stocking up, by the case, on their wines since they opened four years ago. Right now their whites are dialled right in and ready to drink. I prefer letting their reds age but really 4-6 months in the bottle and they are amazing.

We were looking for a low key place for wine tasting and luckily happened upon Moraine Estate…read moreWinery. We were in Penticton to bike the KVR so we didn't pack nice clothes. Moraine was so welcoming with great views and amazing staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting and interactions with the staff. We will definitely return next summer to enjoy this winery and Penticton.

The front staff need help to understand customer service and be more respectful of the diverse…read moreclientele. Rachel who was helping us through the wine tasting was too assertive and not welcoming. She might be best in the back room filling in the orders and limit her customer engagement. It was not only Rachel though that was a turn off as the couple two tables over also had a poor experience. This lovely couple wanted to take in scenery and enjoy the experience, sadly they're attendant was also rushing along their first selection; they immediately left. Customer service is significantly lacking and the clear parking lot should have been our first indicator. Get rid of Rachel and maybe give some customer experience lessons to the younger lady as a teachable moment. The wine wasn't that great either as it is overshadowed by the arrogance and micro aggressions.

Saw it from the hwy a few days earlier and decided to give it a try…read more Very nice! Good wine tasting bar $5.00 each then we moved out to the deck for dinner. Limited menus but very nice! Best view of the lake and city!!

It was raining during our camping trip so we wanted a place where we could be inside and Play was…read morejust up the hill from the beach. We had a tasting and then sat down to a bunch of appetizers to share. We had bruschetta, cheese bread, clams and mussels, and calamari. All pretty good. Great afternoon.

Been a couple of times to Heaven's Gate Estate Winery. Tastings are $10.00/person for five pours…read morebut refunded with a bottle purchase. Pourers are sweet and easy to converse with. Always a couple of interesting case deals. Last year, bought a case of maréchal foch ($150.00); uniquely earthy with a hint of dill and blueberry. Prices include all taxes and bottle deposits. - 2020 Viognier - 2022 Gewürztraminer - not your usual gewurtz. Bought a bottle ($21.00). - Sparkling gamay - an easy sparkling sipper. Bought a bottle ($24.00). - 2018 Gamay noir - tried two versions (normal and chilled). Interesting differences. - 2018 Malbec - 2018 Igneous - 2019 Cabarnet franc Worth a visit to HGEW.

Heaven's Gate Estate Winery was recommended by Terry from Thornhaven Winery and we truly enjoyed…read moreour tasting with Anna. The tasting is $10 for 5 pours but can apply the $10 for any purchases. My favourite was their 2018 Gamy Noir in chilled. The Gamy Noir is so easy drink so perfect for summertime with a variety of food. The log cabin housing the shop is beautiful and cozy. The family who runs the winery also lives on the estate in another log house. There is live music in the summertime and guest are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy on their patio with their wines. On my next visit, we will be stopping by with our own picnic to enjoy their wines and to chat it up with Anna!

I came here with my husband and my mom on a very warm afternoon. We had heard good things about…read moreRuby Blues and wanted to check them out. We were not disappointed! It's definitely got a funky, hippy vibe going on. They have a Volkswagen bus as a mascot, and they take it to the local farmers market on Saturdays in the summer to sell their wine. And the views were just gorgeous! The lady who did our tasting was nice and very knowledgeable. We did our tasting outside, but there was a lovely breeze and some shade. We tried 5 wines and I liked most of them. There is a $10 tasting fee that is waived if you buy a bottle. I ended up getting 3 wines, the Stiletto Red, Stiletto White and the Rose'. The Rose' was my favourite, I went back to the farmers market the next week to get another.

We had so much fun at Ruby Blues! Very friendly even with the tasting bar completely full. Fun…read moreatmosphere, fantastic wines and great company. We love our Canadian friends & had a great time laughing about politics. They may have convinced us to move here! We will definitely be back next summer.

Really fine Chard and Pinot Gris mix and the pizzas are absolute top - best in the Okanagan valley!read more

one star is one too many for this establishment…read more Please save yourself the disappointment and try a different Winery. Server is arrogant, racist, unwelcoming and selective in which guests to be nice to or even recognize the presence of. Drove all the way up there interested to try their wines and pizza based on what I can only guess are rigged positive reviews. We waited over 20 minutes for the server to notice us only to be told there was going to be a long wait as a large group is coming. She pretty much suggested we are better off leaving, going as far as saying 'really? I did not see you come in!' She claimed she is overworked and on her own but that didn't seem to stop her from chatting up with certain guests. Shame we started with this establishment which ruined the mood and we lost interest in the whole wine tasting experience as it made us feel incredibly unwelcome and excluded.

LIQUID INTELLIGENCE Private Tasting Experience: Elizabeth did an outstanding job of presenting…read moreLiquidity wines in a personable and engaging fashion. In fact she did so after driving 40 minutes to Red Barn because there was no running water at her winery. The result? We bought eight (8) bottles of delicious vino! It was a five-star experience. We'll be back next time to visit Liquidity's actual winery in OK Falls .

If you're looking for an upscale wine tasting experience in the Okanagan region, come to Liquidity…read more My family and I walked in (but make a reso just in case), and were seated on the patio with a beautiful view of the valley and bird sanctuary below. The decor of the tasting room is very modern, sleek, and monochromatic. The wine was great and our server was very attentive. They have a free lot for you to park in.

Friendly service, affordable prices, beautiful views, amazing wine!!! If you are a red wine…read moredrinking come here! No food or patio, very basic, but sometimes it's just about the wine. Parking is available. Some amazing views that make for great photos! I bought 4 bottles for $100. They don't have a wine club, but you can sign up with your email and they contact you when they are ready to ship out wine. They only ship 5 times a year, but you can order whatever you want in your case (mixed). I love their Merlot!!!! Give it shot!

Wine slushies. Five stars right there!!! Yup, in the summer you can grab a refreshing slush drink…read morewith wine in it. It's the best idea ever. It's totally worth the few wrong turns you are bound to take when you try to locate their winery. It's pretty much at the very end of the Naramata Bench road, then you go down, down, and around in the direction of the lake, then you end up on an even smaller road. Just when you think you're about to drive through a vineyard, Kettle Valley Winery appears. The tasting room is in the garage of the house. They've dressed it up and it's pretty cute. You are usually allowed to taste just two wines, so choose carefully! There's a lot of good stuff from this shop. I'm a big fan of pretty much every red I've tried of theirs. You can easily fill a case. They have a small wine shop, so if you're in a groups of eight or more call ahead and make an appointment.