Kelowna Wineries & Vineyards
Quails' Gate Estate Winery vineyard, Picture BC photo
Kelowna is the birthplace of BC wine. Kelowna (and its surrounding area) features three separate winemaking regions, currently with 25 wineries.
Most wineries are open year round for tasting and tours, while some are seasonal or by appointment. In Kelowna's winemaking regions, expect to find solid table wines and internationally-recognized distinctive reds, whites, rosés, sparkling wines, and icewines.
Look for the aromas and flavours of the Okanagan: herbal – sage, clover, honey and elderflower; tree fruit – apple, pear, peach and apricot; red fruit – plum, cherry, raspberry and blackberry; and earthy – stone, gravel, mineral and dust. Finally, pair a vintage with locally-sourced dishes at a winery restaurant, or with artisan chesses on an impromptu winery picnic.
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Kelowna Wines
Kelowna wineries take advantage of the favourable aspect of the ridges that rim the city. Vineyards are planted for maximum sun exposure, a location which also translates into amazing views of the Okanagan Lake below. Notable vineyards and wineries in this area include Tantalus Vineyards, CedarCreek Estate Winery, St. Hubertus Estate Winery, and Summerhill Pyramid Organic Winery, best known for its award-winning sparkling wines aged in a miniature duplicate of Egypt's Pyramid of Cheops. In downtown Kelowna, visit the winery and tasting room of Calona Vineyards, and in East Kelowna, try House of Rose Winery.
Mount Boucherie Wines
On the slopes of Mount Boucherie, an extinct volcano in West Kelowna (13.6km/8.5mi from Kelowna), vineyards produce wines uniquely flavoured by rich volcanic soil. Mission Hill Family Estate overlooks Okanagan Lake, while the vineyards of Quail's Gate Estate Winery slope down towards its shoreline. Mount Boucherie Estate Winery, Beaumont Vineyards, Rollingdale Winery, and Little Straw Vineyards Estate Winery also share Mount Boucherie. Kalala Organic Estate Winery is located on the benchland above West Kelowna.
Lake Country Wines
The community of Lake Country, 30 km/18.6mi north of Kelowna, hosts its own vineyards on the sunny west-facing slopes rising from the shoreline of Okanagan Lake. Grey Monk Estate Winery pioneered the cultivation of vinifera varietals (winemaking grapes native to the Mediterranean, central Europe, and southwestern Asia) in the Okanagan, making premium wines since 1972. Also visit nearby Arrowleaf Cellars.
Kelowna Wine Culture
Learn about the history of local winemaking at the BC Wine Museum & VQA Shop, or check out a variety of wine-oriented events, such as tastings, winemaster's dinners, lectures, and festivals. Okanagan Wine Festivals include the Spring Wine Festival, the Summer Wine Festival, the Fall Wine Festival, and the Icewine Festival.
Drop by the Kelowna Visitor Centre at 544 Harvey Ave. (Highway 97) for winery brochures, touring maps, and information on Okanagan Wine Festivals.
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Wine Tours with great hospitality; lots of fun visiting any of the 8 regions in the Okanagan. Tours range from full day with up to 6 wineries, or half day up to 3 wineries; optional lunches; pickup and drop-off at hotels; professional driver guides; awe inspiring scenic drives are surpassed only by the delicious wines. All tasting fees are included. Wineries offer a wide variety of whites, reds, sparkling, ice wine, varietals and blends. Wine and dine packages, private and custom tours available. Book online!
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4918 Anderson Rd
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1X 7V7
Family owned and operated winery. Beautiful views, estate grown grapes, unique wines.
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations.
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1574 Camp Rd
Lake Country, British Columbia
V4V 1K1
Arrowleaf Cellars is owned/operated by Joe & Margrit Zuppiger & son Manuel. Our 6.5 ha (16 ac) vineyard is located immediately adjacent to the winery. It is home to our Bacchus, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Zweigelt & Vidal grapes. As a member of the BC Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met quality regulations.
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3489 E Kelowna Rd
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1W 4H1
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations. All of our grapes are hand picked and hand sorted and along with our award winning Winemaker, we have created some very unique and bold wines.
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5445 Lakeshore Rd
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1W 4S5
CedarCreek Estate Winery celebrates 25 years! Purchased in 1986, CedarCreek released its first wines in 1987 and was one of the first wineries of the Okanagan Valley. We have pursued perfection and produced some of the valley's best wines resulting in being twice recognized (2002 & 2005) as "Canada's Winery of the Year" by the Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards.
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations.
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1310 Water St
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1Y 9P3
The experts in wine touring! Distinctly Kelowna Tours offers a variety of exciting and fun winery tours in the Kelowna area as well as to the Summerland Bench, Naramata Bench and South Okanagan. The company specializes in designing custom tours and events for private and corporate groups. Shuttle services can be booked for golf transfers, dinner shuttles or to events. We operate year round - rain, snow or shine! Visit our website or call us for more details. Your experience awaits you.
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1525 Camp Rd
Lake Country, British Columbia
V4V 1K1
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC & has met rigorous quality regulations.
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1055 Camp Rd
Lake Country, British Columbia
V4V 2H4
Visit BC's oldest Family Estate Winery! Gray Monk Winery offers a panoramic view of Lake Okanagan as well as complimentary tours and tastings. We are open year-round. Grapevine Restaurant offers fine dining and is open from April through October.
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations.
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Free Winery Tours
Free tours & wine tastings at Gray Monk Estate Winery year-round!
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2270 Garner Rd
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1P 1E2
Experience the best tours in the valley, see how a family operation works and taste our award winning wines. Traditional reds, crisp whites, sweet dessert wines, aged at least 2 years, all amazingly priced. Isn't it time you visited us? As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations.
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14186 Middle Bench Rd
Lake Country, British Columbia
V4V 2B9
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC & has met rigorous quality regulations.
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