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WINERIES OF THE SHUSWAP

Although the Shuswap can be considered the northern tip of the Okanagan wine growing region, our climate is cooler than the southern interior regions of BC and creates exceptional products. Each vineyard enjoys a unique microclimate, producing singular flavours that only develop here. With wineries of outstanding quality established throughout the region, a tasting tour is a must for visitors seeking to delight all five senses! The Shuswap’s wineries are family run businesses that produce wines so fine they compete on par with international wines. They’ve created magnificent Gewürztraminers, Merlots, Ortegas, Rieslings, Siegerrebes, to name a few, which have all won national awards. No matter what your preference, you will find some great authentic and locally grown and produced beverages right here in the Shuswap. And the owners are happy to host you in their tasting rooms. Cheers! CELISTA ESTATE WINERY Open daily from 10:30 to 5:30 from May to the end of October. Wines— three whites, two reds, rosé and a fortified port-style “Portentous”—and to be released in mid-summer “Sparkling Rose.” Several of our wines are Double-Gold Medal winners in the All Canadian Wine Championships. Public tours are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. at $5 per person. Private tours can be arranged for parties of eight adults or more at $10 per person, with prior notice. Enjoy a glass of wine with gourmet cheeses and crackers and other fine snacks on our garden patio overlooking Shuswap Lake. Wines are for sale in our tasting room as well as outlets around Shuswap Lake, in Salmon Arm and Kamloops. RECLINE RIDGE VINEYARDS & WINERY In the heart of the Tappen Valley, this Shuswap winery specializes in cool-climate wines, Produced from locally-grown grapes, these include award-winning aromatic whites, fruity and full-bodied reds, as well as dessert wines. The Winery is open daily, from April 1st, to October 31st. Please call for hours. Enjoy wine tasting in the unique Wine Shop and Tasting Bar and drink in the awesome views on our licensed picnic area. LARCH HILLS WINERY is a land-based, family run vineyard and winery, owned by Jack Manser and Family. Their entire product is proudly made from 100 British Columbia grapes. All their wines are made and bottled on our premises at Salmon Arm. They specialize in cool climate grape growing, and have varieties that are generally not available in other parts of BC. We think this makes our wines unique. MARIONETTE WINERY Come to Marionette and be inspired. Our artisanal wines are crafted to match the beauty and uniqueness of the Shuswap. Marionette winery is the first winery built within the city limits of Salmon Arm. It’s only a couple of minutes away from downtown and just off the Trans Canada highway between Salmon Arm and Sicamous. Marionette sits on a gorgeous south facing slope with a panoramic view of Mt. Ida and the southern skies. The vision of Marionette winemakers Jamie Smith and Amanda Eastwood is to create wines that embody the tradition and elegance of old world winemaking which also reflect the outstanding terroirs of British Columbia. Jamie and Amanda both have university degrees in winemaking and learned their craft in the Loire Valley in France and the Alentejo region of Portugal. The Marionette name comes from a theatre troupe that once resided on the Marionette property. They traveled throughout the interior of BC performing live theatre with their own handcrafted marionettes. BACCATA RIDGE WINERY is a family-run winery that specializes in premium cool-climate grape wines, blueberry wines and honey mead. We have 10 acres of blueberries that we sell fresh in season, with the excess made into premium blueberry wine. We also have over 300 beehives located throughout the interior of BC, supplying us with plenty of fresh organic honey. Located at the end of a quiet road, lies our Baccata Ridge oasis. As you sip, you can take in the view of horses grazing with the absolutely gorgeous backdrop of blueberry fields and mountains. Come visit us at our charming rustic tasting cabin. WATERSIDE VINEYARD & WINERY is a hidden gem along the Shuswap River, incorporating traditional farming into a healthy vineyard and shuswaptourism.caproducing cool climate wines for every palate, with a large selection of reds, whites and rosés. Come in for a taste and find the wine you love to love.