Joie Farm Winery

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!

Some of the wines we tasted while visiting Petage's wine tasting room. And we found out their picnic area is dog friendly

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Picnic area is pet friendly.

Bella Wines

5.0(1 review)

2.3 km

We have been coming to Naramata for years and this winery is truly one of the best. Bella is…read morelocally owned and operated, which I always appreciated and when we went both husband and wife were working away in the tasting room, providing exceptional customer care. We decided to bike to Bella and when we arrived we were quite spent from hauling ourselves up the large hill - Wendy the owner saw our red faces from 100 metres away and ran out to greet us with a pitcher of cold water and a friendly smile. This was beyond exceptional service, and I will not forget this experience. Thank you Wendy!

District Wine Village

4.0(4 reviews)

38.8 km

What a fun concept. We tried Tender Hope and really enjoyed the Rosè and bought a few bottles…read more Staff was lovely and knowledgeable.

The place is new, modern inviting buzzing with coolness. It…read moreis a complete humiliation for a person with limited mobility. Narrow staircases lead to all places. All have wheelchair entrance next to a gravel path. Accessibility is a joke here.

Beer flight from Neighborhood Brewing

View of Centre Plaza

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Neighborhood Brewing - try the lime lager

Kraze Legz Vineyard and Winery/SKAHA Vineyard

4.0(4 reviews)

22.5 km

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.

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Platinum bench Estate Winery

5.0(1 review)

53.2 km

This is a must visit! Not only is their wine worth the stop and wait, they have fresh bread that…read morethey bake all season long that usually commands a line out the door! AND they pair the wines with the bread for your tasting! Check them out and tell Murray LB says Hi! ;)

Vanessa Vinyard

5.0(1 review)

55.1 km

We came up from the States for a little wine tour and tried this place out. Very nice building and…read moregrounds. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed a tasting. We left with two bottles. We would have bought more but still had others to try and can't bring too many back over the boarder. We will visit again next year.

From the owner: Carved from stone, fuelled by sun, a vineyard like no other. Vanessa Vineyard is situated high on a…read morehillside overlooking the Similkameen Valley, with grapes grown on 75 acres of sloping and extremely rocky terrain. With a focus on producing small quantities of premium red wines using only estate-grown fruit, they have made some of Canada’s most exciting reds. While the rocky terrain makes for a uniquely challenging terroir, the rocks absorb the day's heat, enabling the vines to produce intensely flavoured complex fruit, with rich smooth tannins, and subtle minerality which is the Vanessa Vineyard wines trademark.

Lightning Rock

4.3(3 reviews)

5.6 km

Tracy the owner helped us partway through our visit. It can be hard for the staff to keep on top of…read moreall the customers spread out on the property. The property itself is nice with a cute bathroom and great view. There are games for kids to play and lots of different seating options. The road here is unpaved, similar to a logging service road. You don't need 4x4 but it is a bit steep and just know it's not asphalt. A Tasting is $15 but they poured some extra wines for us. They also use some grapes not commonly seen like blanch noir. Note that they douse grapes from other vineyards including across the border, but they are transparent about that by marking those particular wines on the menu.

Second day of our trip consisted of another jam packed list of places to try. Lightning Rock Winery…read morewas second up; I've been wanting to try them out since I first discovered them. They're a family run winery specializing in natural wines. We dropped in on a Saturday morning (with 11:00am reservations). If you climb up a hill, you're in the right spot. View is absolutely gorgeous from the top. We were given the tasting and tour by Jordan (one of the winemakers!); really friendly and informative. Tastings are $10.00 per person and we were given 5 wines to sample. Fee is waived with purchase. Tastings are by appointment only but can be booked easily online. Sadly, they were sold out of several bottles (including their pet nat). - Blanc de noirs 2018 - flowers and strawberries. - Viognier 2018 - citrus fruit and salty rocks. - Rosé 2018 - watermelon jolly rancher. This one wasn't as dry as described (bone dry) but had a smooth finish. This one turned out to be our favourite so we bought a bottle ($25.00) for home. - Pinot noir 2017 - floral and cherries. - Syrah 2018 - pink pepper, violets and leather. If you're into natural wines, LRW is a no brainer.

View from property

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Synchromesh Winery

5.0(3 reviews)

27.2 km

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.

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Red Rooster Winery Sales

3.7(3 reviews)

6.9 km

I stumbled upon this winery many years ago and the owner and winery always left a lasting…read moreimpression on me to this day. I liked dropping into their winery even if it was not for business but to try some wine occasionally. Although I was not a big purchaser I just loved the energy I got from the owners. Really committed and genuinely interested in producing great wine. Their tasting room was nothing overly fancy but the lady's personality more than made up for it. Ask them about all their award winners you definitely won't be disappointed.

Best. Wine. Tasting. Ever. They win awards constantly; really dominated the 2016 BC competition…read more We chatted up a couple from Vancouver on their way out as we arrived; husband carrying a box of bottles. Husband alerted us, "if you go in there, they will have their way with you!". Wife added, "Do not resist. Just go with it.". They were right. When we left, the husband (me) was also carrying a box of wine. Just the best. If you like wine and find yourself in the area, you should fit Red Rooster into your itinerary.

Elephant Island Winery

4.4(32 reviews)

0.4 km

Always a good time at Elephant Island…read more Tasting is $10.00/person, non-refundable for 4 pours. There's always two flight options to choose from. The orchard is great to relax and sip on a few wines. - Gin botanical cider - we were offered a cider to start before our flight. Light, subtle gin flavour. - The Rockstar ($10.00) - we were given 2021 pear, 2021 black currant, 2022 framboise fortified, 2022 apricot dessert and 2022 cassis. We were happy to sample a few more wines. All their fruit wines are delicious. Only the pear was light in flavour.

DIRTY WINE GLASS and WATER glass. Review the photo…read more Food: - they don't offer food here. Service: - I specifically drove 14 hours from Calgary to this location as I remember 6 years ago this would my fondest memory of Kelowna. That changed very quickly. - This old lady with glasses, white shirt, and curly white hair that was managing the cash register around 1-130pm on August 11th 2023 was very rude to our party of "12". We told her we didn't need a table that large as not everyone in our group drinks and wanted to explore the winery. She started to give us an attitude and said that we can't have the rest standing around the winery. Could it be racism ? I 1000% believe so. Seeing that we were a group of Asian people she definitely didn't give us the service that she gave to other parties. My family was really excited to come here as majority of them was their first time here. 100% would NEVER come here again. I would recommend anyone that is not white to come her as this place is RACIST towards no white people Horrible service. Shameful. Awful experience. The ONLY upside was our wine tasting lady. She was very nice, but due to the sour experience of that cashier lady. I will never come back. Our party was about to buy 10 bottles of wine to bring back to Calgary and lucky we brought our services elsewhere. Ambiance: - terrible. Due to the experience above.

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Dirty water glass

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