What a lovely place! Service was wonderful. I learned a lot about all the liquors. The tastes were…read moredelicious. I ended up buying bitter Bianca since I'd never had that before. Can't wait to make negronis with it. This will be a nice stop as you tour Sidney.

All that glitters isn't always gold. This Gin featured in their tasting room at the Airport, and…read moreexclusively at the Empress Hotel by the bay in downtown Victoria is amazing. I did my final tasting at their tasting room at the airport. There were 2 wonderful ladies there. I had the most contact with Chloe. She really knew her stuff. Presentation sold me. I have 5 visitors coming from France in April and they will have the Empress & tonic to impress and amazing. How can one describe the incredible color? Lavendar? Amethyst? The taste was off the hook. With Chloe's advice I located the Empress 1908 Gin in town and didn't have to carry it in carry on with the airlines. And the 5 Frenchies vising me in April will have amazing cocktails. Yaay. Get it. Got it? Good1

Well priced wine on the Island! Palatable and approachable, their rosé was crisp and refreshing…read more Unlike other vineyards, the server did not have the appearance of having simply memorised a script. Now: start exporting.

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 was a wonderful surprise - Mike and Robin are making delicious wines that honour the terroir…read moreof the area. You can feel the passion come through as Mike explains his perspective and goal for each of the varietals they're nurturing. Great Gewurztraminer and Pinot, delicious Rosé as well. Go!

What a beautiful place to visit! The tasting room is all gorgeous design with art by the owners of…read morethis vineyard. I will admit to being a total wine noob, and not very interested in wines to be honest. But I left with two bottles and didn't come across a wine from them that I didn't enjoy! Lucky enough to have a tasting from the lovely couple who own this winery, they talk passionately about their wines and processes. I loved the Siegerrebe Gewurztraminer and the Marechal Foch. It's very cool how they only use their own grapes they have grown on the property! If you're in the area, stop by for sure :)

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.

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.

Four of us came for an afternoon tasting and bite to eat…read more We had a tour with Roddy and enjoyed it very much. Quite the character. We tasted four ciders and two liqueurs. Afterwards, we had a dessert afternoon tea accompanied by more cider. All very good and great staff.

If you're in the cobble hill, please make sure you stop here! We visited Merridale for a tasting,…read moreand what a hidden gem it is! The food and cider menus were extensive, featuring special items, mocktails, and cocktails. The service was excellent, and the spot is beautiful. It's also kid-friendly with games on the lawn and other activities. I enjoyed each of the ciders. I had the non-alcoholic flight, and my favorite was the lavender one! The fennel soda was very interesting, the ginger soda was a take on a ginger ale and the apple juice was great. Great value as well for $7. My husband had the world alcoholic cider flights and thoroughly enjoyed his selections. The farm itself is incredibly charming and offers activities for both adults and children. They also have some tours. I will definitely return for another visit and highly recommend Merridale cider and distillery

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.