Some
of our featured wineries...
Summerhill Pyramid Winery: The most
visited winery in Canada! There are three features that
define this winery: it's organic, their specialty is
sparkling wine and everything is aged in a four-storey
concrete replica of an Egyptian pyramid. It is believed
that the structure's "sacred geometry" enhances
everything produced at Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Come
find out for yourself! (featured on our Kelowna
Wine Tour)
Cedar Creek Estate Winery: Come visit
the Winery that has been recognized twice as Canada’s
winery of the year in 2002 and 2005! Cedar Creek Estate
Winery is set atop a hillside overlooking Okanagan Lake
and is surrounded by 50 acres of vineyard and immaculately
kept gardens. Family owned and operated, the Fitzpatrick's
are dedicated to growing, producing and selling 100%
premium BC wine. Simply stated Cedar Creek's winemaking
philosophy is "respect the land, honor tradition,
and pursue perfection." (featured on our Kelowna
Wine Tour)
Gray
Monk Estate Winery: The roots of Gray Monk
Estate Winery began in the family. For generations,
the Heiss family worked together to make their dreams
of owning a vineyard into reality. Today, their slogan
is "Generations of Commitment", recognizing
the years of working together as a family to see their
dreams come true. Their commitment to both their own
business and the wine industry is evident in all they
do. (often featured on our Customized
Wine Tours) Visit their website HERE!
St. Hubertus Winery: Come and experience
this intimate family-run winery with a rich history
that includes losing all their production facilities
in the wildfires of 2003. The founding of the Winery
in 1992 has allowed the Gebert Family from Switzerland
to translate their love of vines into the pleasure of
their award -winning natural dry wines. (featured
on our Kelowna
Wine Tour)
Mission Hill Family Estate: One of
the largest and fastest growing wineries in Canada!
A family-owned winery known for producing distinctive,
internationally acclaimed wines in a dramatic setting
that celebrates wine, food and the arts. With a timelessness
that respects the family's European heritage, guests
experience a quiet serenity in an elegant, yet contemporary
setting overlooking Lake Okanagan. (often featured
on our Westside
Wine Tour)
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery:
Voted ‘ British Columbia’s Winery of the
Year’ in 2004 by Wine Press Northwest! Quails’
Gate is owned and operated by the Stewart Family who
strive to be one of the premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
producers in Canada. Come and experience this family-run
winery with a rich history that includes a carefully
restored log cabin which was built in 1873 and is the
first permanent structure on the Westside of Lake Okanagan.
(usually featured on our Westside
Wine Tour)
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery: At Mt.
Boucherie Estate Winery they believe in quality, family
and tradition. All of their wines are carefully crafted
from only the finest British Columbian Estate grown
grapes and proudly bear the VQA seal of quality. A true
family-owned and operated affair, their aim is to produce
the finest white wines, red wines, and desert wines
for every palate. (often featured on our Westside
Wine Tour)
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery: Come and
visit the winery that pioneered classical sparkling
wine production in British Columbia and was the first
winery to introduce Meritage wines (premium blended
wines using traditional Bordeaux grape varieties) to
Canada. Sumac Ridge produces sparkling wine in the traditional
Champagne method and ages the wines in a cellar that
has been blasted into the rock below the winery. The
winery produces a wide range of products with signature
wines including Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. (featured
on our Signature
Wine Tour)
Hainle Vineyards: Deep Creek Wine
Estate & Hainle Vineyards is located in the hills
overlooking Peachland and the Okanagan Lake. Known as
the founders of Ice-wine in North America Hainle maintains
a strong commitment to organic viticulture and winemaking.
(often featured on our Westside
Wine Tour)
Thornhaven Estates: Dedicated to the
passion of winemaking. Come and visit Thornhaven’s
intimate, charming winery. Elevated on the slopes of
Little Giants Head Mountain, a rocky, pine-covered crest,
Thornhaven is fronted by its flourishing vineyards and
cloaked in its quiet surroundings. The spectacular views
from the courtyard patio overlook the picturesque landscape
of Summerland's orchard-laden valley floor and distant
rolling mountains. Perfectly designed for wine making,
the winery's unique structure allows gravity to transport
the fruit juice from the crush pad to the cellar, eliminating
the effects of pumping. (featured on our Signature
Wine Tour)
Dirty Laundry: "During the gold
rush era, our town's laundry seemed innocent enough.
Little did anyone know of the naughty business that
went on behind the scenes.Perhaps it is best that we
keep this little known part of Summerland history hush-hush."
Dirty Laundry Vineyard is a small family owned winery
in Summerland, located high above the original townsite,
on a plateau that enjoys an ideal microclimate and excellent
sun exposure for growing exceptional grapes. Thanks
to the vision of the vineyard's founders, Dirty Laundry
Vineyard has some of the oldest vines in the Okanagan
Valley. Visitors often have a chance to see the formidable
Kettle Valley Steam Train pass by alongside the vineyard
during the tourist season. (featured on our Signature
Wine Tour)
Greata Ranch: The first vines at Greata
Ranch were planted in 1996 and the first harvest in
the fall of 1998. Since that time Greata Ranch Vineyards
has produced high quality grapes that have been showcased
in many CedarCreek wines. In the spring of 2003 the
first of the Greata Ranch wines were released under
their own label and sold from the Greata location. The
Verandah is breathtaking with it's amazing view of lush
vineyards, mountains and the sparkling Lake Okanagan.
(usually featured on our Signature
Wine Tour)
Calona Vinyards: Established in 1932,
Calona Vineyards has the distinction of being BC's original
winery. As a pioneer in the BC wine industry, Calona
leads the way to higher levels of craftsmanship and
professionalism. With new and superior equipment, a
dedication to both quality and value, a masterful balance
of old-world techniques and visionary winemaking , Calona
Vineyards continues to supply the world market and produce
the finest award-winning VQA wines from this Okanagan
Valley winery. (often featured on our Westside,
Kelowna or Signature Wine Tours)
Adora Estate Winery: Adora's name
is chosen because of its Latin origin meaning "much
adored". This reflects Adora's overall personal
passion for fine wine. Adora's vineyard program is defined
by an emphasis on ripening potential and fruit character
development for each of the desired varietals. They
work diligently with their long-term grape growers to
allow Adora's vineyard practices to be defined and implemented
in each specific microclimate. The diversity of having
over fifteen vineyard sites is a strong testament to
the winemaking style. Outstanding wines can only truly
be made from exceptional fruit.
Little Straw: a family-owned winery
established in 1996. Winemaker, Peter Slamka, is known
for his exceptional Pinot Noirs and for producing the
only Auxerrois Icewine in Canada. The majority of grapes
used come from Little Straw’s own vineyards situated
on the lower slopes of Mount Boucherie near Kelowna,
British Columbia. We produce a complete range of wines
with something to suit most every taste.
and more to come...
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