Fall 2020 Okanagan Wine Tasting Guidebook by thewinefestivals

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SPONSORS .............................................................pg 4 KELOWNA & WEST KELOWNA Kelowna .....................................................................pg 5 West Kelowna .............................................................pg 9

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OLIVER & OSOYOOS Oliver .......................................................................pg 20 Osoyoos ...................................................................pg 28

NARAMATA, PENTICTON & SUMMERLAND Naramata Bench .......................................................pg 29 Penticton ...................................................................pg 35 Summerland ..............................................................pg 37

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HOUSE OF ROSE WINERY houseofrose.ca • (250) 765 0802 2270 Garner Rd, Kelowna, BC Quaint and friendly, with a gorgeous picnic area surrounded by over 200 rose plants. Set in the country yet just 20 minutes to downtown Kelowna. Owned by the second generation of the Rose Family, we produce smooth, fruit forward vegan wines from dry to sweet.. We have fun with our labels - Hot Flash™, Grapes With Benefits™ - but take our wine making seriously, winning numerous international awards each year. Dog and children friendly, we have a quaint wine shop and a fabulous picnic area. Picnic foods available in our shop (or bring your own picnic). Come enjoy our hospitality!! Take a self guided tour, enjoy a glass of wine. Tasting Room: Open 12PM – 5PM Wednesday - Sunday Walk-ins only • Complimentary tasting Cheese, meats and crackers available for purchase.

MEADOW VISTA HONEY WINES meadowvista.ca • (250) 862 2337 3975 June Springs Rd, Kelowna, BC Meadow Vista was born out of the idea that when you combine a passion for farm fresh ingredients, wine & protecting the honey bees, you can create a line up of honey wine + bee-inspired food products for wine lovers + foodies to savour. Meadow Vista is a modern artisan farm winery driven by passionate eco-foodies. We love to produce wines people say taste like “nature in a glass”, while doing our part to help the honey bees. Come try our award-winning honey wines, shop our local products, meet the bees or enjoy lunch on our patio Bistro. Tasting Room: O pen 11AM – 5PM daily • Walk ins accepted $4 tasting fee per person, $2 waived with bottle purchase Gourmet Food Truck Bee-stro CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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SANDHILL URBAN WINERY sandhillwines.ca • (250) 979 4211 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, BC Sandhill Urban Winery, located in the heart of downtown Kelowna is home to our award winning wines. Visit us to sample a wide range of our wines including the limited Small Lots program; often not available outside of the winery. Enjoy a wine tasting that showcases our 6 vineyards or book the winery for your next private event. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily • Reservations required. Call 250-979-4211 to make your reservation Tasting fee is $10 and is waived with bottle purchase. Pre-payment is required

SUMMERHILL PYRAMID WINERY summerhill.bc.ca • (250) 764 8000 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna, BC Summerhill Pyramid Winery is located in Kelowna. It is a short drive to the winery from any location within city limits. Summerhill follows organic growing practices. No herbicides or pesticides “keeps the lake clean and our grapes don’t taste from the chemicals,” says Cipes. “These grapes are happy guys, they’re flourishing. Our wines are allowing nature to speak for herself.” Summerhill wines are regularly honoured in international competitions. “We won the gold medal in Champagne France,” he beams, “against French Champagne.” Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 6PM daily No reservations required Tasting fee of $10 per person, waived with bottle purchase Summerhill Organic Bistro Open 11:30AM – 9PM daily Reservations recommended. Visit summerhill.bc.ca/bistro to make your reservation.

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THE VIEW WINERY & WARD’S CIDER theviewwinery.com • (250) 860 0742 2287 Ward Rd, Kelowna, BC The View is nestled among sprawling vineyards and orchards just 15 minutes from downtown Kelowna. Our wine shop and tasting bar, set in our family’s 1920’s era packinghouse, allow visitors to enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas of wine making in progress. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5:30PM daily No reservation required Tasting fee of $5 waived with purchase of a bottle of wine, 2 bottles of cider, or a 6-pack Charcuterie boxes available to enjoy under the apple trees of The View’s orchard picnic area. Charcuterie boxes are created by Chef Ross Derrick and serve 2-3 people. The cost is $32. Preorders required a day in advance: info@theviewwinery.com

Check out our upcoming events, including “Halloweek”, here: https://www.theviewwinery.com/events/”

CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY cedarcreek.bc.ca • (778) 738 1020 5445 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC CedarCreek is founded on connections – to the land we care for and to the Okanagan Valley we call home. On our fifty-acre property along the shores of Lake Okanagan, we are building upon three decades of winemaking, and defining a new chapter with our bright, expressive north Okanagan Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and aromatic white wines. From the earth, to our hands, to your table, each bottle forges a long line of connection that brings us all closer together. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM Tuesday to Sunday. Reservations required • Visit https://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/ visit-us/experiences to make your reservation

Tasting fees begin at $22. Pre-payment is required.

Home Block Restaurant Reservations required. Visit https://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/visit-us/restaurant/ to make your reservation.

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WAYNE GRETZKY OKANAGAN gretzkyestateswines.com â&#x20AC;¢ (250) 979 4211 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, BC Great wines by The Great One. The wines of Wayne Gretzky Okanagan have been crafted in celebration of the diversity and excellence of vineyards in British Columbia. You can purchase Wayne Gretzky Okanagan wines at Sandhill Urban Winery.

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FRIND ESTATE WINERY frindwinery.com • (778) 754 1118 3725 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna, BC Frind Estate Winery is a breathtaking lakefront winery situated on the historic Bennett Property in West Kelowna, British Columbia. The property was purchased in 2017 after Markus Frind sold his company Plenty of Fish and wanted to do something more hands-on. With over 500 years of family farming history, Markus wanted to combine his two passions; technology and agriculture. Today Frind Estate Winery is one of the most advanced wineries in the world, using cutting edge technology to create truly distinctive wines. Taste wine while savouring the lake view today! Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM daily Reservations recommended. Visit frindwinery.com/Visit to make a reservation Tasting fee of $10 per person, waived with bottle purchase. Annie’s Café & Lounge Open Mon.-Tues. 8AM – 5PM, Wed.-Sun. 8AM – 8PM

MT. BOUCHERIE ESTATE WINERY mtboucherie.com • (250) 769 8803 829 Douglas Rd, West Kelowna, BC Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery takes its name from an extinct volcano that is the geologic landmark of West Kelowna. We are proud to farm estate vineyards that are some of the oldest in both the Okanagan & Similkameen Valleys. Our mission is to express this amazing land by crafting distinctive wines that draw on low yields, honest winemaking and patient ageing. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 8PM daily • Reservations required. Visit mtboucherie.com/pages/tasting-room to make your reservation. Tasting fee is $6 per person, waived with bottle purchase. The Modest Butcher Open 11AM – 9PM daily • Reservations required. Visit modestbutcher.com/pages/book-a-table to make your reservation.

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INDIGENOUS WORLD WINERY indigenousworldwinery.com (250) 769 2824 2218 Horizon Dr, West Kelowna, BC Indigenous World is a community that merges modern culture with Indigenous history; focused on producing World-Class products within an environment that is inviting yet awe-inspiring. Sample our award winning Jason Parkes wines in our modern tasting room with a one-of-a-kind view of Lake Okanagan. Tasting Room: O pen 11AM – 6PM daily No reservations required Tasting fee of $5, waived with bottle purchase.

MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE WINERY missionhillwinery.com • (250) 768 6400 31730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna, BC Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Mission Hill Family Estate is world renowned for its award winning wines, stunning setting and architecture, and Terrace Restaurant. Majestic mountains, a scenic lake and lush orchards encase the winery’s dramatic architecture and combine to create a setting that celebrates wine, food and the arts. With organic viticultural practices that ensure care for the environment, and a timelessness that respects the family’s European heritage, the winery is a refuge from the hurried pace of daily life. Visitors can sample fine wines, marvel at the vista and reflect on a process that’s almost as old as time itself. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM daily • Reservations required. Visit offer.missionhillwinery.com/experiences/ to make your reservation.

Tasting fees start at $25 per person. Pre-payment is required.

Terrace Restaurant CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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OFF THE GRID ORGANIC WINERY offthegridorganicwinery.com (778) 754 7562 3623 Glencoe Rd, West Kelowna, BC Nestled between the two houses of the Paynter brothers, Off the Grid Organic Winery is the natural evolution of this family’s 100 years and five generations of farming in Westbank. With sustainability at the forefront of their practice, the family is excited to welcome you to their property. When you come to visit OTG, you’ll notice the experience is like no other. You’ll be greeted by our friendly winery goats, enjoy unobstructed views of Okanagan Lake, experience your wine tasting in a fully sustainable, off the grid, building. Check out their Wine and Bites event taking place in October! More details here: https://www.thewinefestivals.com/events/view_event/1969/10496 Tasting Room: Open 12PM – 5PM daily. • Reservations recommended. Visit offthegridorganicwinery.youcanbook.me/ to make your reservation. Tasting fees are $10 per person. $20 deposit is required upon booking. Roots Sustainable Eats Food Truck Open 12PM – 4PM Friday – Sunday. Reservations for picnic tables recommended. Visit eventsatotg. youcanbook.me/ to reserve your space.

ROLLINGDALE WINERY rollingdale.ca • (250) 769 9224 2306 Hayman Rd, West Kelowna, BC Rollingdale Winery is a small farm gate winery located in Lakeview Heights, in West Kelowna. We are 100% family owned and operated. Our focus is on producing fine wines using only premium grapes made from the most conscientiously cultivated vines we can find Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM Tuesday to Sunday No reservations required Tasting fee of $4, waived with bottle purchase.

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QUAILS’ GATE WINERY quailsgate.com • (250) 769 4451 3303 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna, BC As one of Canada’s foremost family-owned estate wineries, we’ve shaped the development of the wine industry for over six decades, focusing on making the Okanagan Valley a true culinary destination. Quails’ Gate Winery has built its reputation on three pillars: providing consistent high-quality wines, delivering an exceptional visitor experience and ensuring excellence in customer service. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM daily • Reservations recommended. Visit quailsgate.com/reservation/ to make your reservation. Tasting fees start at $15, with $10 rebate with purchase of wine. Old Vines Restaurant Open daily from 11AM. Reservations recommended. Visit quailsgate.com/dine/ to make your reservation. The Market at Quails Gate Open Friday-Sunday 9AM – 6PM Selection of artisanal cheeses, breads, coffees, espresso and desserts

THE HATCH thehatchwines.com • (778) 755 6013 3225 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna, BC On a direct level, ‘the hatch’ is a tasting emporium, an emporium the likes not seen before here in The Okanagan. But on a meta-level, ‘the hatch’ is the culmination of dreams had by a group of eccentric grapeophiles who have lived and learned the way of the vine for countless years. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM daily No reservations required $5 waived with bottle purchase the hatch has a licensed picnic area to enjoy your own food.

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KELOWNA & WEST KELOWNA

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VOLCANIC HILLS ESTATE WINERY volcanichillswinery.com • (778) 755 5550 2845 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna, BC Like our vines, our family roots in the Okanagan run deep. In 1958, Mehtab Gidda came to our “Land of Wonder” with a dream of farming and only $5 in his pocket. In 1978 we officially began growing our grapes. 3 generations, 60 years, and a lot of hard work later… we are proud of what happens when you pursue a dream. Our name has been inspired by our land. Situated on the SE slope of Mt. Boucherie, a 60 million year old dormant volcano, Volcanic Hills Winery takes it’s name from the rich volcanic soils surrounding it. This is a land of opportunity, this is the terroir of the Okanagan. Tasting Room: Open daily 10AM – 6PM Reservations not required. Large groups please call for reservations. Tasting fee $10 waived with wine purchase Blu Saffron Bistro Kitchen open Wednesday – Saturday 12PM – 7PM, Sunday 12PM – 4PM Reservations recommended. Call 788 755 5550 ext. 108 to make your reservation

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BAILLIE-GROHMAN ESTATE WINERY bailliegrohman.com â&#x20AC;˘ (250) 428 8768 1140 27th Ave South, Creston BC Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery is named after one of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most legendary pioneers, William Baillie-Grohman, as his pioneering, tenacious spirit is one admired by all. Baillie-Grohman is in an emerging wine-growing area called Creston. It is exciting to explore this region, like BaillieGrohman did, but in our case, we are uncovering characteristics that yield wines with new fingerprints not seen before in the world of wine. The approach is to produce small lots of super premium wine in our 5,000 case boutique winery. Everything is done by hand, from the farming to picking and sorting at harvest. Grape production is maintained at a low yield, with the aspiration of quality and concentrated flavours. Tasting Room: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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LAKE COUNTRY

50TH PARALLEL ESTATE 50thparallel.com â&#x20AC;˘ (250) 766 3408 17101 Terrace View Rd, Lake Country, BC 50th Parallel Estate is a majestic 61-acre site near the shores of Lake Okanagan boasting panoramic lake views and rare granite soils. Enjoy an unparalleled wine experience in our new transparent glass tasting room as you sip our award-winning Pinot Noir and aromatic whites. Visit 50th Parallelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationally acclaimed restaurant, BLOCK ONE which showcases regional and seasonal culinary creations while taking in breathtaking views of the valley and the international award-winning modern architecture. Meet Me At The 50th! Tasting Room: Visit 50thparallel.com for hours of operation. Reservations recommended. Visit 50thparallel.com/Estate-Tours to make a reservation. Pre-payment is required. Tasting fees start at $5, waived with bottle purchase. BLOCK ONE Restaurant See website for hours of operation. Reservations recommended. Make your reservation at 50thparallel.com/block-one

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LAKE COUNTRY

ARROWLEAF CELLARS arrowleafcellars.com • (250) 766 2992 1574 Camp Road, Lake Country, BC Arrowleaf Cellars is a family owned and operated winery located in beautiful Lake Country, BC. Their winemaker, Manuel Zuppiger, completed his training in Switzerland and refined his craft in Australia before returning to BC with the goal of producing terroir-driven wines of exceptional quality. They focus on grape varieties that thrive in the area, such as aromatic whites like Riesling and cool climate reds like Pinot Noir. In 2019 Arrowleaf was named the Number 8 Winery in Canada by The National Wine Awards of Canada Tasting Room: 11AM – 5PM daily • Reservations recommended. Visit arrowleafcellars.com/wine-tasting to make a reservation. Tasting fee of $5, waived with bottle purchase

EX NIHILO VINEYARDS exnihilovineyards.com • (250) 766 5522 1525 Camp Rd, Lake Country, BC We believe that extraordinary wines are a product of the passion of those who make them and the unique traits of the land that they grow. In a region notable for its diversity of varieties, we have refined our approach to create a true articulation of our vineyards. Welcome to Ex Nihilo. Our muse, a sculpture by the same name and Latin for “Out of Nothing”. Ex Nihilo was created first and foremost to craft wines that exceed expectations and embody the essence of our unique location in the Okanagan Valley. A lifelong dream that started from “out of nothing”, has now created wines and experiences that we are proud to share. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 5PM • Reservations recommended. Visit exnihilovineyards.com/Tasting-Room to make your reservation. Tasting fee of $10 per person, waived with bottle purchase CHAOS Bistro Open 5PM - 9PM Saturday and 6PM - 9PM Sunday. Reservations required. Visit exnihilovineyards.com/CHAOS-Bistro to make your reservation.

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O’ROURKE’S PEAK CELLARS orourkespeakcellars.com • (250) 766 9922 2290 Goldie Rd, Lake Country, BC O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars, 100% Lake Country, 100% Estate grown on 100+ acres. The talented team of winemakers strive to produce complex and bright wines that showcase the nuances of Lake Country terroir. Our Garden Bistro menu starts with our outstanding wines paired with inspired dishes using seasonal vegetables and fruit. Taking ‘fresh’ a step further with our own half acre onsite garden and two green houses. The tasting room and bistro are open year round. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Tasting experiences available by reservations, walk ins welcome when we can accommodate. Visit peakcellars.com/ tours-tastings/ to reserve your experience. Garden Bistro Open daily at 11:30AM. Reservations required. Visit peakcellars.com/garden-bistro/ to make your reservation.

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OK FALLS/SIMILKAMEEN

CROWSNEST VINEYARDS crowsnestvineyards.com â&#x20AC;˘ (250) 499 5129 2035 Surprise Rd, Cawston, BC We are the oldest family run VQA winery in the Similkameen Valley. Crowsnest Vineyards is nestled in the Similkameen Valley on the Upper Bench near Cawston. This site has a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and gorgeous evening sun. The winery, which was established in 1995, is named after Highway #3, which is also known as Crowsnest Highway. You are invited by Olaf, Sabine, Ann and Sascha Heinecke to Come and enjoy the surroundings and taste traditional handcrafted Estate wines. Tasting Room: Open daily. Reservations Recommended Call 250 499 5129 to make your reservation. Sit down tastings of 3, 5, or 8 wines are $5, $7 or $10 respectively. $5 is waived with bottle purchase. Restaurant

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OK FALLS/SIMILKAMEEN

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STAG’S HOLLOW WINERY stagshollowwinery.com • (250) 497 6162 2237 Sun Valley Way, Okanagan Falls, BC Celebrating 25 years in 2020, Stag’s Hollow is a family-owned winery in Okanagan Falls, producing some of British Columbia’s highest quality, most distinctive wines. Always innovative, with a spirit to be unique and push the limits of both grape growing and winemaking in the Okanagan, the team at Stag’s Hollow has researched and sought out grapes, both new and old, suited to the area soils and microclimate. These include Tempranillo and Albarino from Spain, and Dolcetto and Teroldego from Italy. These unique varietals offer a new experience for the Okanagan Wine lover. Although these grapes come from all over the world, wines we produce from these grapes are identifiable, as being from nowhere else in the world but from the Okanagan Valley. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Reservations required. Visit stagshollowwinery.com/Visit-Us/ Our-Wine-Shop to make your reservation. Tasting fee of $10 per person, waived with purchase of 2 bottles per person

WILD GOOSE VINEYARDS & WINERY wildgoosewinery.com • (250) 497 8919 2145 Sun Valley Way, Okanagan Falls, BC For more than 30 years, Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery has been producing premium quality wines that touch the four corners of the Okanagan: Sun, Earth, Fruit, and Family. Founded by the Kruger family of Okanagan Falls, the winery is a complete wine country destination offering vineyard views, a spacious tasting room, the Smoke & Oak Bistro with alfresco patio, private function space and award-winning wine. Wild Goose spans three generations of family passion for producing premium approachable wines, a true Canadian icon! Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 4PM daily Reservations recommended. Visit wildgoosewinery.com/ reservations/ to make your reservation. Tasting fee $5 waived with bottle purchase. Smoke & Oak Bistro CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY blackhillswinery.com • (250) 498 0666 4190 Black Sage Rd, Oliver, BC For more than 29 years, Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery has been producing premium quality wines that touch the four corners of the Okanagan; Sun, Earth, Fruit, and Family. Owned and operated by the Kruger family of Okanagan Falls, the winery is a complete wine country destination offering vineyard views, a spacious tasting room, the Smoke & Oak Bistro with alfresco patio, private function space and award-winning wine. Wild Goose spans three generations of family passion for producing premium approachable wines, a true Canadian icon! Tasting Room: Open daily 11AM – 5PM Reservations required. Reserve online at blackhillswinery.com/Visit-Us Wine Flights starting at $15 per person. Charcuterie and flatbreads available to order with wine flights from mid-June to mid-September

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

MAVERICK ESTATE WINERY maverickwine.ca • (778) 437 3133 3974 BC-97, Oliver, BC At Maverick Estate Winery, we know that wine is an investment in living: love, life and good humour in bottled form. We are Mavericks —uncompromising in our pursuit and unrestrained in our enjoyment of exceptional wine. Call it a rebellious spirit: we buck today’s highly mechanized, high-production trends. Instead, we commit to a by-hand, Old World approach to winemaking. We are deliberately small in production and deliberately patient in our process, because we believe that working in tune with nature is the only way to capture the clean, rich, multi-layered flavours of premium fruit. We make iconoclastic, award-winning wines full of flavour and complexity. Be a part of this delicious revolution. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Reservations recommended. Visit maverickwine.ca/reservation/availability/ to make your reservation. $10 per person, waived with the purchase of 2 bottles

C.C. JENTSCH CELLARS ccjentschcellars.com • (778) 439 2091 4522 BC-97, Oliver, BC The Jentsch family has been farming fruit in the Okanagan since 1929. They have vineyards in Summerland and Oliver including the Black Sage Road area and Testalinden Creek. Winemaker, Paula Cooper, crafts Chris and Betty Jentsch’s estate-grown fruit into premium wines. These include a red blend called The Chase, a Syrah, and Small Lot Series single varietal wines of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Their white blend, “The Quest” and a Small Lot Series Chardonnay fill out the portfolio. Tasting Room: The tasting room is not open for the 2020 season. However, staff are available Monday – Friday 10-5. Phone orders are accepted and curbside pickup of orders is provided. Website orders may be placed 24/7. Orders of 12 bottles or more are shipped free. Orders of less than 12 bottles are best placed by phone.

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

CASSINI CELLARS cassini.ca • (250) 485 4370 4828 BC-97, Oliver, BC We believe that each bottle of wine should communicate something distinct, something unique about the region it comes from. It’s this dedication to craft and subtlety which has quickly made our red and white wines some of the most celebrated on the Golden Mile Bench - the finest grape growing region in Canada nestled in the Okanagan Valley. Cassini Cellars invites you to explore the distinction and quality which have earned our wines multiple awards. Tasting Room: Open 10:30AM – 5:30 PM daily • No reservation required

RUST WINE CO rustwine.com • (250) 498 3276 4444 Goldenmile Dr, Oliver, BC The Rust Wine Company is a new vinous project born of the dirt and inspired by rejuvenation. Our wines are sourced from five exceptional vineyards planted as far back as 1973. Located in the appellations of Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley, Okanagan Falls, and the Golden Mile Bench, we seek to showcase these distinct terroirs with small lot, single vineyard wines of purpose. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily • No reservations required Complimentary tasting

SILVER SAGE WINERY silversagewinery.com • (250) 498 0310 4852 Ryegrass Rd, Oliver, BC Silver Sage Winery was established by Anna and Victor Manola. Set on the bank of Oxbow Creek, which meanders gently through the vineyard, Silver Sage offers a picturesque view of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 5PM daily Reservations required for groups of 6 or more. Call (250) 498 0310 to make your reservation. Complimentary tastings.

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

CULMINA FAMILY ESTATE WINERY culmina.ca • (250) 498 0789 4790 Wild Rose St, Oliver, BC The Culmina Family Estate Winery story began in 2007 with a simple goal: to make the highest quality wines possible from Culmina’s South Okanagan estate property. Since that time, Culmina has garnered critical acclaim and widespread consumer recognition for being one of Canada’s leading ultrapremium estate wineries, as a result of the dedication, vision, and passion of our founders, the Triggs’ family. Guests are invited to experience Culmina’s carefully crafted wines and learn about our unique approach to viticulture and winemaking. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 5PM daily Reservations required. Visit culmina.ca/experience-culmina/ to make your reservation. Tasting fee of $10, waived with bottle purchase

GEHRINGER BROTHERS ESTATE WINERY gehringerwines.ca • (250) 498 3537 876 Rd 8, Oliver, BC Gehringer Brothers, recognized for superior quality wines, is one of the earliest family-run estate wineries in the Okanagan. The dream of an estate winery goes back to 1973. After a seven year micro-climate evaluation, the present vineyard was purchased in 1981. 1985 saw the winery constructed and production of their first vintage. Passionate winemaking has been reflected in wines of unparalleled consistency and excellence ever since inception. The Gehringer style has evolved to be known as a symbiosis of terroir, ripe sweet fruit and firm acidity. This dedication to capture the essence of the grape has crafted a tradition, consistently attaining VQA status and winning numerous awards. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 4:30PM Monday-Friday

Walk-ins accepted.

No tasting fees, with the exception of ice wines ($2 per tasting, refunded with purchase).

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

HESTER CREEK ESTATE WINERY hestercreek.com • (250) 498 4435 877 Rd 8, Oliver, BC At Hester Creek, our roots run deep…from the wines crafted from historic old vines that were first planted to classic varietals in 1968, to our passion in creating an atmosphere of gracious hospitality for our guests. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 5PM daily No reservations required Complimentary tasting Terrafina Restaurant Open 11:30AM – 4PM, 5PM – 8PM daily. Reservations highly recommended. Call 250-498-2229 to make a reservation.

TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS tinhorn.com • (250) 498-3743 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver Founded in 1993 and open year-round, Tinhorn Creek offers one of the valley’s best wine experiences. No matter what your level of wine knowledge, our friendly winery team enthusiastically welcomes you and makes the culture of wine a fun experience. At Tinhorn Creek, we source fruit from our own vineyards: 150 acres of prime land on two very distinct benches - the Black Sage Bench and the Golden Mile Bench. The unique characteristics of each bench create the terroir driven wines that are classic illustrations of the place they are grown. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM until October 31st. Open 11AM – 5PM from November 1st. R eservations required. Call 1 888 484 6467 to make your reservation. Tasting fee of $15 waived with purchase of 2 bottles. Miradoro Restaurant Open 11:30AM – 9PM daily. Reservations recommended. Call 250-498-3742 to make your reservation.

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

BARTIER BROS. WINERY & VINEYARD bartierbros.com • (250) 487 9667 4821 Ryegrass Road, Oliver, BC Bartier Bros. wines represent unique and precious Okanagan Valley attributes: purity, freshness, vibrancy, and above all, intensity. They present elegance and balance and strive to sit comfortably with top wines from anywhere! Tasting Room: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON Open for curbside pick-ups (Monday-Friday) for orders placed through the website.

ROAD 13 VINEYARDS road13vineyards.com • (250) 498 8330 799 Ponderosa Rd, Oliver, BC Road 13 Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located on the Golden Mile Bench in Oliver, BC. The winery has a short yet colourful past and continually receives ongoing critical acclaim for making white, red and rosé varietals that are a quintessential expression of Okanagan Valley terroir. Accolades continue to pour in for Road 13 Vineyards who claim the success is “All About the Dirt.” In 2017, Road 13 Vineyards took BC’s top winery spot and fourth place in Canada Wine Align’s National Wine Awards having maintained a spot in Wine Align’s top 10 for the past nine years. In addition to the awardwinning wines, Road 13 Vineyards is a destination in itself, offering guests two unique experiences: feature tastings in the “Castle,” or a more leisurely tasting of the entire Road 13 wine portfolio in the Executive Lounge. Visitors are encouraged to stay a while and bring a picnic whilst enjoy the stunning views of the Oliver- Osoyoos Wine Country. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM Thursday – Monday Reservations required. Please visit http://road13vineyards. com/experiences/ to make your reservation. Tasting fee starts at $25. Pre-payments are required. Option to add charcuterie to your tasting experience. Food Service CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

LA CASA BIANCA WINERY lacasabianca.ca • (250) 689 2790 7249 Hwy 97, Oliver BC La Casa Bianca Winery is a small Family-Run Winery with a focus on family, good wines, good times and get togethers! Our family always wanted to have a farm, and knew one day we would find exactly what we were looking for. We did – in lovely Oliver, BC. It reminded us of our roots in South Africa, the sun, wineries, mountains, and amazing beauty! Our farm already had mature grapes, fruit trees, so all we needed to do was to nurture what existed and hone in on the skills we already have, add more vines, make the wine. La Casa Bianca Winery was born – named after our daughter Bianca and our beautiful white house on our vineyard. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM Friday, Saturday and Monday; 1PM – 5PM Sunday. Reservations required. Call 250 689 2790 to make your reservation. Picnic tables available, reservations recommended.

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OLIVER

BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY burrowingowlwine.ca • (250) 498 0620 500 Burrowing Owl Pl, Oliver, BC

It’s all about the wine Balance is a time-honored goal in the making of premium wines and working toward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Founder Jim Wyse is committed to balance, well beyond that of the fine, world-class wines being produced. A kind of Hippocratic oath (“to do no harm”) underlies the creative viticultural and enological practices at Burrowing Owl. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 3PM Monday-Friday and 11AM – 4PM Saturday & Sunday.

Reservations required.

Visit burrowingowlwine.ca/visit-us/visit-the-winery/ to make your reservation.

Tasting fee of $5

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OLIVER/OSOYOOS

OSOYOOS

MOON CURSER VINEYARDS mooncurser.com • (250) 495 5161 3628 BC-3, Osoyoos, BC Moon Curser Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned winery on the East Bench of Osoyoos. Moon Curser has been in operation since 2004, when Chris and Beata Tolley purchased an old orchard in need of replanting and set about converting it into what is now the Moon Curser Home Vineyard block, winery and tasting room. The Moon Curser name pays tribute to the gold smuggling history of Osoyoos. The Moon Curser wines, however, break from tradition – the winery’s focus has always been on making premium wines from old-world grape varieties not previously planted in the Okanagan such as Tannat, Dolcetto and Touriga Nacional. Moon Curser was recognized as #1 Best Performing Small Winery at the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 5PM daily by appointment until Nov 1st. For winter hours contact the winery Reservations recommended, please call (250) 495 5161. Tasting fee of $15+tax per person (non-refundable) for a semi-private, 30-minute guided tasting experience includes a sampling of 5 wines from our portfolio and branded Moon Curser Riedel Magnum wine glass to take home.

NK’MIP CELLARS WINERY nkmipcellars.com • (250) 495 2985 1400 Rancher Creek Road, Osoyoos, BC Nk’Mip Cellars (Pronounced in-ka-meep) is North America’s first Aboriginal owned and operated winery...and it has some of the most spectacular views in the Okanagan. Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 6PM daily (Jun 1st – Oct 31st) Open 10AM – 5PM daily (Nov 1st – March 27th, 2021)

Reservations required.

Call (778) 409 9921 to make your reservation or book online at https://www.exploretock.com/nkmipcellars

$8 tasting fee per person, waived with bottle purchase.

The Patio Restaurant at Nk’Mip Cellars Open 11:30AM – 4PM daily • R eservations required. Call 778-409-9920 to make your reservation.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

Back Door

SUMMERLAND Giant’s Head Rd Victoria Rd S

Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association

Thornhaven

Hillborn St Lewes Ave

Okanagan Crush Pad Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa Will Enns Studio and Gallery Therapy Lightning Rock Gammon Rd Heaven’s Gate Deep Roots Lang Happy Valley Rd Lake Breeze Dirty Laundry

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Okanagan Lake

Laughing Stock Naramata Rd

Red Rooster Da Silva

SOUTH OKANAGAN Tourism Partners

Naramata Bench Wineries Association

Naramata Rd

Moraine

SUMMERLAND PENTICTON & NARAMATA Wineries

Penticton Lakeside Resort Wade Ave

La Frenz

Upper Bench Cannery Brewing Top Cat Tours

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Crescent Hill Skaha Lake

Lakeside Rd

Painted Rock

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DEEP ROOTS WINERY deeprootswinery.com • (250) 460 2390 884 Tillar Rd, Naramata, BC Our family has been farming the land around our winery for 100 years, spanning four generations. After many years of selling grapes to other wineries, we took the leap into winemaking, producing our first vintage in 2012, which was followed by opening our tasting room doors in 2014. Our philosophy has always been to celebrate the exceptional fruit that grows in our vineyards ~ our wines reflect that pride in our quality viticulture. Tasting Room: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON Online order pick-up is available at the winery. Please phone to arrange.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

NARMATA BENCH

DA SILVA VINEYARDS AND WINERY dasilvavineyards.com • 1 800 851 0903 375 Upper Bench Rd N, Penticton, BC Crafting wines that directly reflect the terroir of each of our 11 vineyards is about restraint. Whether it is big bold reds or crisp whites, through our winemaking process we guide the grapes from harvest to bottle with a minimal intervention. This allows the grapes to retain their unique character and directly reflect the vineyard. In the cellar, we use an old-world approach to winemaking, where the wines shape the aging process. This steadfast approach to aging with patience results in ultra-premium wines. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Reservations recommended. Visit shop.dasilvavineyards.com/products/tastings to make your reservation. Tasting fee is $10. The Kitchen at Da Silva CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

LA FRENZ WINERY lafrenzwinery.com • (250) 492 6690 1525 Randolph Rd, Penticton, BC We are located on the beautiful Naramata Bench in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. At LA FRENZ , we believe the quality in the bottle begins in the vineyard. Cutting edge and meticulous vineyard practices are used in combination with varieties tailored to the unique soils and micro climates of our vineyard sites to produce the vibrant and intense grape characters found only in the Okanagan Valley. The potential of the resulting fruit, using experience and careful stewardship throughout the vinification process, is maintained and enhanced to create exceptional wines that truly reflect the grape variety and vineyard site. We welcome you to our unique wine shop overlooking Lake Okanagan. This spectacular view was featured on the $100 banknote from 1954 to 1975. Tasting Room: Open 10:30AM – 5:30PM Thursday to Monday Reservations required. Visit lafrenzwinery.com/ Visit-Us/Reservations to make a reservation.

Tasting fees start at $10 and are waived with bottle purchase.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

NARMATA BENCH

LAKE BREEZE VINEYARDS lakebreeze.ca • (250) 496 5659 3930 Sammet Rd, Naramata, BC At Lake Breeze we believe that our wines should be an experience encompassing the people, the property, the vineyards, as well as the wines themselves. We try to create a connection to the place that can be experienced each time you open one of our wines – no matter where you might be. Tasting Room: Courtyard tastings available 12PM – 5PM daily. Reservations required. Visit lakebreeze.ca/Visit-Us/The-TastingRoom to make a reservation. Tasting fee is $10 per person, refunded with bottle purchase. Pre-payment is required. The Patio Restaurant CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

LANG VINEYARDS langvineyards.ca • (778) 514 5598 2493 Gammon Rd, Naramata, BC High up on the hillside of the Naramata Bench sits Lang Vineyards. Regarded as the first ‘Farm Gate Winery’, Lang Vineyards opened their door in 1990 and has grown from its humble beginning into one of the Okanagan’s foremost boutique wineries. The wines are unique and individual specialties, hand crafted from the ground up. No mass production here. While most of the wines are produced in stainless steel tanks, the winery has embarked on a plan to produce small lots of specialty wines aged in oak. Lang is most well known for our Marechal Foch, Riesling & Gewurztraminer but we also offer many other wines. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Reservations recommended. Visit langvineyards.ca/contactdetails/ to make your reservation. Complimentary tastings

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

NARMATA BENCH

MORAINE ESTATE WINERY morainewinery.com • (236) 422 3534 1865 Naramata Rd, Penticton, BC Moraine is a family-owned winery and vineyard overlooking Okanagan Lake, located just minutes from the city of Penticton. From its shelf-like location above striking clay bluffs, Moraine peers over the landscape and water. These iconic glaciated white clay cliffs comprise the breathtaking Naramata Bench and inspire the winery’s land-formed name. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Reservations and walk-ins accepted Monday – Friday. Saturday and Sunday are for walk-ins only. To make your reservation visit morainewinery.com/product/ vip-tasting/ Tasting fee of $5, refunded with bottle purchase. Pre-payment required when reserving online.

RED ROOSTER WINERY redroosterwinery.com • (250) 492 2424 891 Naramata Rd, Penticton, BC Red Rooster is one of the original wineries on the Naramata Bench, started in 1995. Their engaging and, at times, offbeat approach gives a certain proud flair to everything we do. Not surprisingly, the wines consistently receive top honours at major wine competitions around the world. Not to mention, the 6 Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence under their belts. Tasting Room: Open Thursday – Monday 11AM – 5PM Reservations recommended. 250-492-2424 or email info@redroosterwinery.com to make your reservation Tasting fee is $15, waived with bottle purchase.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

NARMATA BENCH

THERAPY VINEYARDS & INN therapyvineyards.com • (250) 496 5217 940 Lower Debeck Rd, Naramata, BC When you visit our winery, we want you to have the most therapeutic experience. Surrounded by panoramic views of our vineyards, Okanagan Lake, and Giant’s Head Mountain, this is the perfect Therapy. Book a tour, and arrive at our Farmacy for a fun, and informative wine tasting. Enjoy a getaway in our Inn, and marvel at the view with a glass of wine in hand. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, we’ve got the prescription for you. We have a list of wines that will please all palates: from fun and fruity blends, to single vineyard, single varietal classics, and a fortified wine that will wow your taste buds! Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5PM daily Reservations required for groups of 6 or more. Call 250 496 5217 to make your reservation.

Tasting fee $15, waived with bottle purchase.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

NARMATA BENCH

UPPER BENCH ESTATE WINERY & CREAMERY upperbench.ca • (250) 770 1733 170 Upper Bench Rd S, Penticton, BC Situated in Penticton, at the gateway to the picturesque Naramata Bench, Upper Bench offers a unique experience to locals and visitors by offering pairings of their two passions: artisan wine and hand-crafted cheese. All of Upper Bench’s wines come from the mature vines on Upper Bench’s unique sevenacre vineyard and a select few other vineyards along the Naramata Bench. Cheesemaker Shana Miller continues to create her unique and highly soughtafter hand crafted artisan cheeses in her on site, state of the art creamery. She now offers seven delectable cheeses: Double Cream Brie, Gold, Okanagan Sun, Grey Baby, Belle Marie, Belper Knolle and King Cole. Wine Shop: Wine shop is open 10AM-5PM daily for wine and cheese purchases.

LAUGHING STOCK VINEYARDS laughingstock.ca • (250) 493 8466 1548 Naramata Rd, Penticton, BC Located on the famed Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock Vineyards is a serious enterprise with a most unfortunate moniker. We wake up every day with the constant motivation of not living up to our name. We strive to produce some of the highest quality wines in the Okanagan Valley. It’s what we do. Tasting Room:

Open 11AM – 4:15 PM daily

Reservations required. Visit laughingstock.ca/Buy-Wine/ Visit-Winery to make your reservation. $10 tasting fee per person, waived with bottle purchase.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

PENTICTON

CRESCENT HILL crescenthillwinery.com â&#x20AC;˘ (250) 492 7842 205 Spruce Rd, Penticton, BC

The Crescent Hill Storyâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.A Family Affair. Our story begins with Teresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Glennallyn, and his hobby that became a vision for the first vineyard in Penticton. Using 100% pure clones from the old-country, his vision became a reality resulting in beautiful high-quality grapes for a burgeoning Okanagan wine culture. It was in his memory that Crescent Hill Winery came to be--- and it is why our first wine was named Glennallyn---- to honor this amazing man. The rich histories of both vine root and family have created a stand-alone Okanagan wine experience where you can enjoy award winning wines right from the Okanagan Valley. Tasting Room: Open 10:30AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6PM daily. Reservations recommended. Call (250) 550 6861 to make your reservation. Tasting fee of $5, waived with bottle purchase.

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

PENTICTON

PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY paintedrock.ca • (250) 493 6809 400 Smythe Dr, Penticton, BC Painted Rock offers exceptional wines for a world audience. Envisioned as a family-run estate winery, Painted Rock draws its inspiration from proprietor’s John and Trish Skinner. The Skinner’s philosophy is rooted in the simple idea that wine should be made for friends and family to enjoy. With a dedication to quality and a respect for the terroir, Painted Rock ensures that each grape is of superior quality, proving that the best wines are made in the vineyard. Painted Rock’s latest addition is the spectacular new tasting room, wedding and events facility which overlooks the estate vineyards and Skaha Lake and provides the perfect setting for any event. Painted Rock offers a patio lounge and a grassed picnic area to sit and enjoy the views and a glass of Painted Rock wine. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 5:30PM daily. Reservations highly recommended. Visit paintedrock.ca/TastingRoom to make your reservation.

Tasting fee of $10 per person. Pre-payment is required.

PLAY ESTATE WINERY & BISTRO playwinery.com • (236) 422 2675 507 Skaha Hills Dr, Penticton, BC Play Estate Winery features an iconic modern architectural construction which houses a wine shop, tasting bar and bistro with Penticton’s finest view. Beautifully accenting around the facility, Play features a 14 acre vineyard consisting of wine varietals such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, and Viognier. Wine Shop: Open Friday & Saturday 12PM – 5PM, Sunday 12PM – 3PM. Reservations recommended. To make your reservation visit playwinery.com/contact/

Tasting fee $10 per person

Open Thursday 5PM – 8PM, Friday and Saturday 12PM – 8PM, Bistro Sunday 12PM-3PM

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

SUMMERLAND

BACK DOOR WINERY backdoorwinery.com • (250) 800 1199 9752 Jones Flat Rd, Summerland, BC Back Door Winery has slowly grown from roots of dissolved partnerships and apple orchards. Before Pieter Smits purchased our Summerland property, it actually sat abandoned for 7 years. Tragically, there had been no water, no pruning... nothing except neglected grape vines and a lot of potential. When Pieter came out to Summerland to visit family, he happened to take note of the abandoned lot. He quickly fell in love with this property and decided to purchase it. To which his friends and family all said “what are you thinking? The only good thing about that place is the back door!” Tasting Room: Open 10AM – 6PM daily • Reservations preferred. Please visit facebook.com/Backdoorwinery/ to make your reservation.

Tasting fee of $5 waived with bottle purchase.

DIRTY LAUNDRY VINEYARDS dirtylaundry.ca • (250) 494 8815 7311 Fiske St, Summerland, BC This popular, enchanting winery sits high above picturesque views of vineyards, the Kettle Valley Railroad and Okanagan Lake. With multiple award-winning wines and a very unique & fun atmosphere we continue to be Summerland’s top winery on Trip Advisor. Tasting Room: Open 11AM – 6PM daily No reservations required Tasting fee is $5. Pizza Kitchen and Patio Open 12PM – 7PM daily

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

SUMMERLAND

HEAVEN’S GATE ESTATE WINERY heavensgatewine.com • (778) 516 5505 8001 Happy Valley Rd, Summerland, BC In the Heart of Summerland lies a place so peaceful and relaxing it can only be described as a little piece of Heaven. Drop by the wine shop to sample some of our award-winning wines. Don’t forget to bring your picnic lunch to enjoy while relaxing on our patio with a glass of your favourite wine. Tasting Room: Open 12PM – 5:30PM Thursday-Sunday Friday – Monday reservations are recommended, walk-ins accepted. Tuesday – Thursday reservations are required. Visit heavensgatewinery.com/product/wine-tasting/ to make your reservation

Tasting fee of $10, waived with bottle purchase

OKANAGAN CRUSH PAD okanagancrushpad.com • (250) 494 4445 16576 Fosbery Rd, Summerland, BC Okanagan Crush Pad was founded on a long history of friendship, a mutual respect for land and wines that articulate “place”, and admiration for oneanother’s accomplishments. When friends come together in this fashion, wine flows naturally and easily. The winery is state-of-the-art and features large concrete tanks, with a guest center built into the heart of the facility offering visitors a rare glance into the art of winemaking. Here Matt Dumayne and team create a collection of wines under the Haywire, Narrative and Free Form labels using organic grapes, native yeast for fermentation, and minimal intervention. The wines reflect the region’s unique high mountain/northern desert setting, one that is noted for its intensely hot, short growing season with hallmark cool evenings. Okanagan Crush Pad’s tasting lounge is open seasonally and purchases can be made year round online. Join our Winemaker’s Club and stay connected year-round and be the first in line for new releases and social events. Tasting Room: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

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NARMATA/PENTICTON SUMMERLAND

SUMMERLAND

THORNHAVEN ESTATES WINERY thornhaven.com • (250) 494 7778 6816 Andrew Ave, Summerland, BC Elevated on the slopes of Little Giant’s Head Mountain, a rocky, pine-covered crest, Thornhaven is fronted by its flourishing vineyards and cloaked in its quiet surroundings. The spectacular views from our courtyard patio overlook the picturesque landscape of Summerland’s orchard-laden valley floor and distant rolling mountains. To the east lie striking panoramas of sparkling Okanagan Lake, the bordering forested hills, and the fertile emerald benchlands of neighbouring orchards. Tasting Room: Open 12PM – 5PM daily

No reservations required

$5 tasting fee

Bring your own picnic to the patio to enjoy with a glass of wine!

LIGHTNING ROCK lightningrockwinery.com • (250) 800 0175 6611 Giants Head Rd., Summerland, BC Elevated on the slopes of Little Giant’s Head Mountain, a rocky, pine-covered crest, Thornhaven is fronted by its flourishing vineyards and cloaked in its quiet surroundings. The spectacular views from our courtyard patio overlook the picturesque landscape of Summerland’s orchard-laden valley floor and distant rolling mountains. To the east lie striking panoramas of sparkling Okanagan Lake, the bordering forested hills, and the fertile emerald benchlands of neighbouring orchards. Tasting Room: Open Thursday – Monday 11AM – 4PM Reservations recommended. Visit https://www.facebook.com/lightningrockwinery/ to make your reservation.

Tasting fee of $10, waived with bottle purchase.

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SHUSHWAP

SALMON ARM

MARIONETTE WINERY marionettewinery.com â&#x20AC;˘ (250) 832 7702 2540 40th St NE, Salmon Arm, BC Marionette is the only winery within the municipal limits of Salmon Arm, just minutes from downtown and Canoe Beach. It sits on the North Broadview bench which is a south facing hillside above the town that faces the sharp blue peaks of Mt. Ida. Marionette was once home to a family of puppeteers that used to travel around the interior giving performances from a wooden hand-painted horse-drawn caravan. We have taken their thread of magic and individualism and sown it into our wines and our sense of place, our terroir Tasting Room: Open 12PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5PM Friday to Sunday

Walk-ins accepted

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FRASER VALLEY & GREATER VANCOUVER

41 Wineries

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SEASIDE PEARL FARMGATE WINERY seasidepearlwinery.ca • (778) 856 1312 5290 Olund Rd, Abbotsford, BC A hidden gem, Seaside Pearl is a family-owned boutique winery. We are passionate about crafting small lots of artisanal wines. We produce cool climate wines of outstanding vibrancy and finesse that speak the language of their terroir. Wines that elegantly showcase the varietal character from which they come –distinctive and unique, balanced in richness and delicacy with a true sense of place. These wines speak the language of a true sense of place in the unique terroir of the Fraser Valley. Join us in Mount Lehman, where you will find our boutique winery surrounded by rolling pasture, flowers, trees, and quiet country roads in the heart of Fraser Valley wine country. “At Seaside Pearl, we believe life is better when shared.” The pearl is a gem, which signifies elegance and finesse; like the pearl we aspire to bring these qualities to you. Tasting Room:

Open 12PM – 6PM Tuesday – Sunday

Reservations recommended. Please call (778) 856 1312 to make your reservation. Tasting fee of $10, waived with bottle purchase.

PARTNER MEMBERS ACCOMMODATIONS A Vista Villa Couples Retreat 962 Ryder Drive Kelowna, B.C. 1-877-762-7831 www.AVistaVilla.com

ARTISAN RETAILERS Will Enns Studio and Gallery 114 Jewell Place Summerland, B.C. 250-404-0411 willenns.com

Eldorado Resort - Hotel Eldorado 500 Cook Rd Kelowna, B.C. 250-763-7500 www.eldoradoresort.ca

ASSOCIATIONS Naramata Bench Wineries Association Penticton Naramata Bench www.naramatabench.com

Eldorado Resort - Manteo 3762 Lakeshore Road Kelowna, B.C. 250-860-1031 www.eldoradoresort.ca

Summerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bottleneck Drive Assoc. Summerland, B.C. www.bottleneckdrive.com

Fairfield by Marriott 1655 Powick Road Kelowna, B.C. 250-763-2800 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ylwfifairfield-inn-and-suites-kelowna

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES Cannery Brewing 198 Ellis Street Penticton, B.C. 250-493-2723 www.cannerybrewing.com

Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport 5505 Airport Way Kelowna, B.C. 250-878-7874 www.fourpointskelowna.com

BUSINESSES INDUSTRY PARTNERS BC Wine Institute 470-1726 Dolphin Avenue Kelowna, B.C. 250-300-5563 winebc.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1620 Powick Rd Kelowna, B.C. 778-484-9135 www.ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ kelowna/ylwea/hoteldetail#scmisc=nav_ hoteldetail_ex Hyatt Place Kelowna 1915 Enterprise Way Kelowna, B.C. 250-317-4350 www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/canada/ hyatt-place-kelowna/ylwzk Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre 21 Lakeshore Dr. W Penticton, B.C. 250-493-8221 www.pentictonlakesideresort.com Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa 13011 Lakeshore Drive S Summerland, B.C. 250-494-8180 www.summerlandresorthotel.com

Kelowna Canadian Italian Club 250-762-0900 www.kelownaitalianclub.com GUIDED TOURS Elite Mile Shuttle & Wine Tours Central Okanagan Wine Country www.topcattours.com Top Cat Tours 104 Whitetail Cresent Vernon, B.C. (250)-869-7031 www.elitemile.com Cheers! Okanagan Tours Ltd. 1302 Morgan Road Kelowna, B.C. 250-717-8452 www.cheersokanagantours.com WINE RETAILERS Public Liquor 5507 Airport Way #110 Kelowna, B.C. 778-753-6253 www.publicliquor.com

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