I'd just parked only to see someone packing away the sign that indicates that the cellar door was…read moreopen. That someone looked up and said something like: we're officially closed in about 2-minutes, but since you're already here, I'm sure we can manage a "power-tasting", come with me! Absolutely lovely energy in their new space. Even though it was obviously past closing time, the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there and willing to assist the handful of customers that were still there, myself and even a couple more late comers. It was such a contrast to the experience I had only a day before when a few friends and I went to Monster Vineyards the day before - they were obviously quite displeased that we'd arrived close to closing and had the gall to ask if we could do a tasting, but I'll get to that review. This experience at Joie Farms was a lovely reminder that not everyone feels like they only should work till the end of their shift and a second more is them doing you a favour. Delicious wine, knowledgeable staff that was enthusiastic and willing to help, and a gorgeous new tasting room - a definite 5/5 experience.

With a view overlooking the valley and Okanagan Lake, the sunshine beamed on us as we sipped on our…read moreGewurztraminer and savoured our Magherita wood fired pizza. Joie Farm Winery calls it the 'picnique' area, which was aptly named. With picnic blankets and comfortable lawn chairs, and mini tables for you to rest your wine glasses, this was the perfect set up for a relaxing afternoon. We also had a wine tasting at Joie. My favourite Joie rosé was already sold out for the season, but I found a new favourite, the En Famille Gewurztraminer. It was so good that we decided to get a bottle to complement our pizza. They are now closed for the season and will open back up in May. I highly recommend coming here for a relaxing afternoon, just sitting in the picnique area!

Had a lovely dinner meal overlooking the winery and lake below. Service was prompt and courteous…read morethroughout. My wife had a simple, elegant fish dish and I ordered the duck and fennel ragu which was rich and hearty. Also a great spot for sunset pictures with the lake in the background!

What a gem! Have you heard of the okanagan valley!…read more For those of us in the Bay Area it's like the Napa of the Canada! This quaint little area houses many wineries but also this fantastic restaurant. HIGHLY recommend! Every dish was so fresh. You could taste the quality. We left with our bellies happy! Order the beef tartare probably one of the best I've ever tasted. Also huge favorite was the beet salad, so refreshing and flavorful with a whole bunch of textures from the little nuts. The dining area is absolutely breathtaking with gorgeous views of the lake.

Depending which direction you are coming from it is easy to find OR you end up on a different piece…read moreof land. I assume it happens a lot as the man there knew exactly what we were doing. The service was decent, not amazing but to be fair they had a wine tour there when we were there and I am sure the group is going to be what they concentrate on. The price is nice and cheap but I was not a huge fan of the wines. Overall though it is a nice little winery. I would bet they do great with young wine tours but overall it wasnt for me

Our last winery stop of the day was at Three Sisters Winery…read more Tasting fee is a non-refundable $5.00/person (for 5 pours). They have two areas to do their tasting outside; we opted for the tasting inside. Our pourer was younger but very informative and fun. We were given a couple bonus pours. Bottles are in the $19.00 to $45.00 price range. One of the few wineries that show prices with the taxes included. - 2021 Pinot gris - slightly off dry. Fairy solid. - 2021 Bench white - a bit on the sweet side (from the gewurztraminer) with a tropical note. - 2021 Rosé - made from pinot noir grapes. Mostly strawberry and cream notes. - 2020 Pinot noir - medium-bodied with a bit of tartness from the sour cherry. - 2020 Syrah - more full bodied but drier than we expected. The peppercorn came through. - 2020 Tempranillo - more herbaceous, a touch smoky and smooth. They're one of two wineries that do tempranillo in the area. - 2020 Gamay - soft, juicy and hints of berry. We bought a bottle ($25.00) for home. Very chill, solid wines from TSW.

Staff really down to earth and laid back. There's a bocce court by the water out front. Specialty…read moreis the Tempranillo Ice Wine

This is why you visit wineries. Ignore the view. Ignore the pageantry. Ignore the architecture…read more The merchandise, photo opportunities, the inebriation, leave all that behind. It's about the people; it's about engagement. D'Angelo is the exemplification of a perfect winery. This was the last stop of the day on our wine journey through Naramata, though not the final day of our wine tour. Over a week, we had traveled from Osoyoos to Kelowna, visiting 60 wineries from the large corporates to the small estates. We brought back 120 bottles. In the Penticton-Naramata region, it's important to note that wineries closer to Naramata shut down around 5 pm while those closer to Penticton stay open until 6 pm. Thus, it's advisable when touring this region to start with Naramata and work your way towards Penticton, thus maximizing the number of wineries visited. On our first tour (yes, there were more than one), we hit up twelve spots. Our second, only a few weeks ago, increased that to thirteen (eighteen if you count the ones we visited but did not drink wine from). On both trips, D'Angelo was the final destination, and both times it was a fantastic visit to end a day on. The first reason is that despite claims of closing at 6:00, D'Angelo will often leave their gates open for late arrivals, meaning even past 6:00, you can still drop by and say hello, drink some wine, and more than likely purchase some. But what makes the location so appealing? The view? It has a good one. Lacking the cliffs of Bench 1775 or the texture of landscape of Terravista, but it's still breathtaking. Is it architecture? Certainly not--the winery made no impact in my memory. No, the reason to visit, and frequently do so, is because of D'Angelo, the man, not the winery. Sal D'Angelo, in fact, and that's why I love privately owned wineries. Very often, you're drinking wine poured from bottles held by the very individual or individuals that made the wine and sealed the bottles in the first place. There is no filtration, no suppression of passion, no performance. It is a natural and authentic sale--no one knows wine like the winemakers. D'Angelo greeted us on both occasions and despite the time of day, patiently explained every bottle and why they were important. D'Angelo is a remarkable person and obviously knows his craft. For one, his selection is surprisingly unique, being one of the few winemakers in the entire Okanagan that offers a miscella tempranillo. The sette coppa is another recommendation. And although both were purchased on both visits, neither holds a stick to the shocking Dolce Vita Rosso. I mean, Sal must be a sorcerer, or at least a mad scientist. How does that adage go--a madman uses his genius destructively, and a genius uses his madness constructively? A desert wine, the Rosso is made with tempranillo, brandy and icewine. Decipher that for a moment--it's a port/icewine blend. I had never seen that before. Taking the sometimes-overpowering sweetness of an icewine and spiking it with the high alcohol of a fortified. And it's not even expensive. It's $20, just twenty dollars. I paid three times more just up the road at Red Rooster for an inferior bottle. This one defines why D'Angelo is so good...and yet it is still about the winemaker. You go for D'Angelo himself, for his honesty and straightforwardness. Buying the wine is a forgone conclusion afterward. We are not the only ones that arrived late, and Sal entertains them all. Even on our second trip, we drove into the premises as D'Angelo was working the field. He saw us, guided us into the tasting room, and a larger group followed us promptly. We all bought and would do so again. Along with Ruby Blues, Black Widow, and LaFrenz, D'Angelo will be a destination each time we visit Penticton. I don't care if I can acquire the bottles from Save On; this is why you visit wineries. Don't skip this one out, folks

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!

We got in for happy hour and enjoyed a charcuterie board with our wine. We were able to get a…read moreCaesar Salad to complete our dinner. The service was excellent despite there being a staff shortage.

Excellent food,and might I say fun albeit professional service. Great food, wines and perfectly…read morematched wine suggestions.

Impressive reserve wines! We visited five wineries in the Naramata area and La Frenz was our…read morefavorite by far. The estate winery is truly the family's labor of love. Go for the $15 reserve tasting for sophisticated blends.

A small winery that's been winning a lot of awards. Its recommended that you book a tasting in…read moreadvance. We did not, but we also came when they just opened (10am) on a weekday so we got a spot easily. Tastings were $10 or $15 for 5 tastings (4 from their set menu and 1 of your choosing). I preferred the wines in the Portfolio Tasting ($10) although they were all white wines. Unfortunately they were sold out of most reds by the time we came late Aug. I liked their Reisling and port; they were very full body and honey forward (sweet siide) which suited my taste preference. The downside was their tasting charge did not go towards your wine purchase like many other wineries in the area. The service was great. Patio seating for wine tasting.

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.

When a winery holds tastes by appointment only I typically am dissuaded to visit. However my love…read moreof Laughing Stock broke this rule. A lovely private tasting hosted with great knowledge and friendliness. The story behind this vineyard is far better explained in person. Blind trust red and white, pinot gris and of course the Portfolio have all accompanied me home from this visit. Anyone that visits be sure to play the blind trust game! Their website is also extremely well done.

When two successful financial consultants give it all up to buy a winery and take a vow of poverty,…read morewhat do you get? Laughing Stock. It's clever, it's a great story, and they try every day not to live up to the name. Critics agree they're succeeding! The Pinot Gris is a good place to start -- it's affordable at $19.90 and has a great fruit taste, but it's not too simple. Step it up and try their Portfolio ($38.90), a big red blend that hits all the right marks with me. We didn't get the warmest reception, but we appeared in their tasting room right before closing time. The tasting room is modern and minimal with an amazing view of the valley and lake. It's a beautiful place to visit and shouldn't be missed in your Naramata Bench tour!