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    Sandhill Estate Winery

    4.3 (15 reviews)
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    Jasmine A.

    Our third winery was Sandhill Estate, another fairly well-known winery.  The interior wasn't elegant and classy like that of Mission Hill, but it had its own charm, with its spacious interior and modern look.  We had booked a tasting, and were seated at our own bar.   Initially I wasn't too impressed -- the host wasn't very friendly, and she seemed annoyed when I asked to see the wine list that I could see behind the bar, but was out of reach -- how odd not to have given us the wine list in the first place.  We were allowed to taste four wines and we chose the Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Syrah, and Sangiovese, all of which were quite nice.  However, during the tasting, the host started talking about a particular wine and really building it up, the "Sovereign Opal".  Naturally we were interested in trying it, only to be told that it is not available for sampling.  WTF.  However, when she came back after attending to another group (she was going back and forth between groups -- not very impressed with that when we booked an appointment), she happened to have a bottle of Sovereign Opal, claiming that someone had accidentally opened it, and we were allowed to sample it.  I wouldn't be surprised if this was a ruse, but whatever, the host was right -- it was good "hot tub wine", and we purchased a few bottles.  The wine tasting was $10 a person, but if you purchased a bottle of wine, you got $10 off, so we ended up getting the Sovereign Opal for a very reasonable $8 a bottle.   Overall it was an OK experience -- nothing spectacular, but better than Quails' Gate.  But I wouldn't place Sandhill on your "must see" list, as there are plenty of other, and better, wineries in Kelowna.  [Yelp collections: Kelowna 2020; Wine Time!]

    Lauren L.

    A winery downtown eh? Well think about it. It kinda makes sense. Lovely location where you wouldn't expect one to be. In fact there are two located here. Calona and Sandhill. Sister wineries providing the same but vastly different product of wine. Like all wines, it comes to personal tastes and requirements. The tasting was simple effective and we got to try a nice Ice wine. I do prefer the whole location location location thing when visiting winery's but this was different. More urban and off the path. Glad I came.

    Chris D.

    Unlike all the other wineries on our extensive journey through the Okanagan, Sandhill is not located atop a hill surrounded by picnic tables, vineyards, and tour busses. Instead, it's nestled at a corner on the edge of the industrial area of central Kelowna, an extended walk from the beach. No vines. No picnic tables. No view. Just a brutalist piece of architecture you'd think was just a bottling depot rather than a winery, one with not just one but several tasting lounges. On our second and longest wine trip (there's been three), Sandhill was on the tail-end of 60 wineries and 120 bottles purchased. On our recent trip, only a few weeks ago, it was revisited given my friends and I literally walked by it. It was then we picked up a bottle of 2016 Hidden Terrace Sauvignon Blanc. It didn't last, as we drove out to a picnic and downed it to the last drop against a homemade charcuterie. It was an honorable death to such a bottle. Sandhill feels like a corporate winery, regardless if it is or not. It features numerous labels all sharing space in a colossal lounge. The first time we visited, we were guided into a small chamber draped in dark tones and dim lighting, bottle bottoms sticking out from the wall behind the tasting bar. Apparently, this wasn't Sandhill...or maybe it was. It's all very confusing. There's a huge sign outside showing Sandhill, but inside, you'll find Wayne Gretzky (his wine, because I'm sure he has better places to be), Calona Vineyards, Conviction, and Peller Estates, the majority I think are all owned by Calona. The only conclusion I could come up with is that Calona leases a boutique outlet in the Sandhill Winery building, but how do you review one if not reviewing them all? I know we were standing at the Sandhill tasting counter because we bought a Sandhill wine a few weeks ago, but the previous year, it must have been Calona we had been visiting. This is one of those strange occurrences where you have one building with two entrances leading into the same space but two different addresses and two different companies. So, you can end up entering Sandhill and having a tasting at Calona (like we did last year) or enter through Calona and end up at a tasting at Sandhill (which happened this year). So, check that...it wasn't 60 wineries; technically it was 61. I guess this is a great location then, as you can wander from one tasting to another without going outside. And here I thought Naramata was tightly packed. Sandhill is certainly the larger of the two tasting rooms. It also has the better wine. Conviction is not bad, but I'm not a fan of the Gretzky wine. Maybe it pairs well with wings; I don't know. Sandhill is a beautiful location with above average wine that is easy to access from anyone in town. Despite its lack of a view, it is still a good visit.

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    Mission Hill Family Estate

    Mission Hill Family Estate

    4.0(123 reviews)
    9.7 km
    $$$

    The estate is gorgeous, on a hill overlooking Lake Okanagan. We dined with some great views on this…read moretrip, but this one beat them all. The food was also, complex, delicate, and thoughtful, accompanied by flexible wine pairings, which gave us an opportunity to test five of their wines, all terrific. The server here was also terrific, and saved us a trip to the tasting room by letting us sign up for the wine club right there. It's very flexible, just asking for three purchases a year, so we made the first right then, and I selected wines for a case that she even carried to our car.

    This might be the best view for a dinner date in all of Kelowna. My partner and I made sure to come…read moreslightly earlier to explore the grounds and we were quite awestruck - almost felt like we were in Europe! The dinner itself was just great. My biggest fumble was not taking a picture of the tomato tart that was honestly the highlight of the entire meal. Major kudos to the team behind this dish. We didn't go for the Chef's Tasting menu but were perfectly content with the Terrace Dining menu. Service was impeccable and we felt extremely welcomed. Only downside to the experience was the fact that the wines weren't that amazing. Mostly because of the deep freeze that forced wineries to import from elsewhere. Ice wine from Mission Hill is still amazing. Still, the food, service, and ambience made up for this small hiccup! Will most definitely be back and Mission Hill will be our go-to recommendation spot for our friends!

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    Sperling Vineyards - 2018 Organic pinot noir

    Sperling Vineyards

    4.3(7 reviews)
    5.0 km
    $$

    THE BIG: Off of Benvoulin road with a nice patio and small indoor tasting spot. Very homey inside…read moreand plenty of parking in the gravel lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This was our second to last winery before we called it quits for the night. We came in wanting to try some more okanagan pinot noirs and we got them! They gave us a sparkling pet nat to try as we were walking in which was nice. The pinot noirs here in the classic tasting were alright. One was very light and the other was heavy and leathery. For bonus pours, we tried their late harvest riesling which had that petrol taste profile that I weirdly like. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Great staff and service, however the wines were alright. A tasting was $10 for four pours. Very affordable and would recommend to try at least once.

    Our fifth and final stop of the evening was to check out Sperling Vineyards. They're a 100%…read moreorganic, family run winery that's been around for close to a century. We dropped in on a Friday evening with 6:30pm reservations. There's a heritage room and a couple small tables outside to do tastings. We did ours in the latter. Service was incredibly friendly and sweet. Tasting fee varies ($10.00 to $20.00) based on four flight options but each includes three pours. We opted for the classic ($10.00). It's also worth mentioning that only $5.00 of the fee goes toward a bottle purchase. - 2017 Organic old vines pinot - a blend that was light in flavour. - 2016 Old vines riesling - 2018 Organic pinot noir - smokey and medium tannin. - 2020 Organic ruby pet nat - we were given a bonus sample. This was actually one of their natural wines we were hoping to try. Turned out to be our favourite. A touch fizzy and notes of blueberry. We debated getting a bottle ($30.00). Decent wines at SV but we enjoyed the organic wines more out in West Kelowna.

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    Nagging Doubt Winery - 2022 Siegerrebe ($19.50) and 2021 Malbec ($32.00)

    Nagging Doubt Winery

    4.5(2 reviews)
    9.1 km

    Tried out Nagging Doubt Winery as they were recommended by another winery. It's a small family run…read morewinery next to Soma Cidery. Made same day reservations for a weekday tasting (3:15pm); super informative and engaging. Friendly, welcoming vibes with two dogs. Tastings are $10.00/person for 5 pours but waived with a bottle purchase. All their prices ($19.50 to $33.50) include taxes and deposit. - 2022 Bright idea - bubbly on the drier side - 2022 Siegerrebe - rare to find as a single varietal. Good mouth feel with notes of tangerine. We bought a bottle ($19.50) - 2021 Chardonnay - not your typical chardonnay. Light with good minerality - 2022 Pinot noir - a touch acidic with cherry - 2021 The pull - smooth, not too tannic - 2021 Malbec ($32.00) - bought a bottle as don't see malbecs often. Supposed to be medium body with blackberry Great slightly off the beaten path winery.

    THE BIG: Winery located in south Kelowna. No lakeside views but the wines were great. Family owned…read moreand super friendly with dogs roaming the premise. Parking is weird as you have to park next to the building but there's no dedicated parking spaces. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Driving up, it was weird not having a place to park the car, so we just parked at the side of the building. The dogs are nice and playful around the property. Heading into the winery, we had these cute lil wine glasses and the tastings were 5 pours. There were a few grapes that I didn't recognize like the Siegerrebe, but was actually pretty decent. The pinot noir and bubbly was great. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for 2 tastings was $20 CAD. Lots of experimentation here and I'm onboard for it.

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    The Vibrant Vine

    The Vibrant Vine

    4.1(31 reviews)
    6.7 km
    $$

    I was told this is a family-oriented winery with a special focus on art, and it definitely lives up…read moreto the hype. The winery features unique 3D artwork, with designs printed directly onto the wine bottles, making them feel extra special. There's also an art gallery on-site that shares the story behind each piece, explaining how the art is created. Some pieces are inspired by childhood memories, while others explore fantastical themes, creating a meaningful connection for visitors. The server is very nice and welcoming. They also welcome you even you are just visiting and want to enjoy the 3D art without getting any wine. As a fun bonus, you'll be given 3D glasses to fully experience the immersive part of the artwork. It's a great combination of wine and art!

    This art-focused winery was a lot of fun. When I entered the tasting room, there were many…read morepaintings on the walls, and even the wine labels featured art. The staff provided us with 3D glasses so we could enjoy the paintings with a 3D effect. I was already excited as I walked around the tasting room and decided to try a wine tasting. We tried the Rosé, Woops 2022, Gewurztraminer, Wolf Song, and Phoenix. Our most favorite was Woops 2022, then, Phoenix which we purchased. The Woops wine label is designed upside down, which is really fun, and it tastes great too. Phoenix was full-bodied and tasted really good. I also liked the Gewurztraminer for its well-balanced fruit flavors and sweetness, and the Wolf Song for its buttery taste. We also purchased their original wine glass. This winery is really fun, and I will definitely visit again.

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    Summerhill Pyramid Winery - The view right before you walk inside

    Summerhill Pyramid Winery

    3.7(103 reviews)
    9.9 km
    $$$

    Stop by for a wine tasting! The wine has its own unique blend, made with organic ingredients, which…read morethe server mentioned helps with having less of a hangover. Unfortunately, we couldn't visit the kitchen due to the slow season, but the pyramid and gift store are worth checking out. The winery itself is on the older side, and they've kept much of the decor vintage, adding to its charm. The champagne glasses are perfect for photos -- definitely Instagram-worthy! As for the pyramid, it's a bit on the sketchy side. It's a self-guided tour, but the lights are off, and the only sound is calming meditation music playing through the speakers. It creates a mysterious vibe, though I'm not entirely sure why it feels so... intriguing. Definitely a unique experience, with a mix of history, ambiance, and a little mystery.

    Stopped by for a wine tasting late afternoon. Luckily, we got there in time before they closed…read moretheir last tasting time at 6:45pm. Daniel was serving us for the tasting. He was super knowledgeable and friendly. Never tried to sell us any of the wines. He was just lovely to chat with, to learn more about Summerhill's wine and property. Thank you for a pleasant experience, Daniel! Of all the wine tastings I did over the weekend, these ones were pretty good. I don't buy into the whole pyramid structure and however they use that in their winemaking process. However, I will agree that they make really good reds and dessert wines. The property itself was beautiful. They had a really nice spot overlooking the valley. Unfortunately, the restaurant looked a bit dated from what I could see in the the tasting room.

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