Wineries & Vineyards
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Awards and accolades for the Thompson Okanagan's wineries and vineyards keep coming in: after Frommer's named it a Top Travel Destination for 2007, Sherman's Travel has named the Okanagan Valley one of the Top 10 Places to Go in 2008.
What makes Thompson Okanagan so special for wines? A majority of the wineries and vineyards in British Columbia are located in the Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley Okanagan Valley Learn more about BC's wineries and vineyard businesses Types of Wines in the Thompson Okanagan Common varietals in this region include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Bordeaux Fuji Wine history in the Okanagan The Thompson Okanagan region is also the oldest wine-producing region in British Columbia
Wine festivals also take place in the Okanagan all year long. Some of these include:
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival , May 1-10, Okanagan Valley
Okanagan Summer Wine Festival , Aug 7 - 9, Silverstar Mountain Resort
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival , Oct 2 – 12, Okanagan Valley
Okanagan Icewine Festival , Jan 13-18 (2009), Sun Peaks Resort
Festival of the Grape , Oct 5, Oliver
Find out more about BC's Festivals and Events .
And for more information on some of the region's best wineries and vineyards, click on the highlighted listings below:
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Expect to be wowed: Jackson-Triggs was named Winery of the Year at the Canadian Wine Awards three of the past four years (2003, 2004 and 2006). Visit the new Tasting Gallery to sample a wide variety of vintages, including some limited editions available only at the winery. The winery has also won a number of prestigious international awards, including Winemaker of the Year, San Francisco International Wine Competition (a first for a Canadian winemaker).
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The Mission Hill Family Estate is a little world unto itself and one entirely dedicated to wine. Unusual architectural elements create an ambience that is modern and ancient at once. It is an established winery that has won many awards.
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Welcome to North America's first Aboriginal-owned winery. Dine al fresco overlooking scenic Osoyoos Lake and the surrounding wild sage desert. Nk'Mip boasts a luxury resort and spa plus a 9-hole executive golf course. Be sure to tour the winery; view wonderful Aboriginal art and artifacts on display at the cellars.
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Other Okanagan Wineries and Museums include:
Summerhill Pyramid Winery Come for the award-winning wines, stay for the pyramid: the winery ages its vintages in a four-storey, concrete, 8 percent replica of the Great Pyramid, oriented to true north. Summerhill maintains that this "sacred geometry" enhances the quality of its wines - you'll have to sample them and see!
This certified organic vineyard regularly wins awards for its intensely flavoured and aromatic wines. Recent accolades include multiple gold medals at the 2007 All-Canadian Wine Competition, and a gold medal at the prestigious 2008 Chardonnay-du-Monde in France.
Sit down to a sublime meal at the winery's Sunset Bistro, which features estate wines paired with seasonal, local and organic bounty.
Experience one of Summerhill's special events, which often include outstanding vintages paired with exquisite gourmet cuisine and live music.
Cedar Creek Estate Winery
Discover exceptional wines amid a stunning setting overlooking shimmering Okanagan Lake at this family-run winery.
Indulge in wine, food and music at Cedar Creek's popular Sunset Concert series.
Visit its Mediterranean-style wine shop for year-round tastings.
Cedar Creek was named Winery of the Year at the Canadian Wine Awards in 2002 and 2005.
This family-run winery has won a number of national and international awards.
Sample these exceptional wines in the winery's historic 1873 log cabin, once the family home.
Enjoy a delicious meal at its Old Vines Restaurant, replete with mesmerizing views of the vineyards and Okanagan Lake.
Take an informative tour of the vineyard and production facilities.
Quails' Gate is particularly well known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Hester Creek Estate Winery
This winery boasts some of BC's oldest vineyards. Enjoy the old-world ambiance as you sit in the outdoor patio under cover of old vines.
Stay on site in a brand new luxury Tuscan Mediterranean-style villa.
Located in the heart of the famed Golden Mile, their opulent reds have won many awards.
Kelowna , this museum focuses on the Okanagan wine industry. Its exhibits include wine vessels dating back to 1,000 BC as well as a wine press used locally in the 1930s.
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