Wineries & Vineyards
Grapes on a vine (Andrea Johnson photo)
Oliver is known as the Wine Capital of Canada.
While a rapidly changing industry might cause some to dispute this title, there's no doubt that Oliver is right in the heart of the Okanagan Valley appellation with more than two dozen wineries surrounding the town.
Wine Touring
Oliver lies in the heart of three distinct Thompson Okanagan winemaking regions. Most wineries are open year round for tasting and tours, some seasonally or by appointment. Expect to find solid table wines and wines of true distinction – reds, whites, rosés, sparkling wines and Icewines – recognized internationally with a host of awards in prestigious competitions.
Pair a vintage with specially crafted dishes at a winery restaurant or with local artisan cheeses and nibbles for an impromptu picnic on the winery grounds. The views are as good as the wines. Be sure to appoint a designated driver, learn to spit or leave the driving to a local tour guide.
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The Golden Mile
Wineries of The Golden Mile are located south of Oliver on the western slopes of the valley. Well-drained gravel, clay and sandy soils produce varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.
Wineries in this area run the gamut from the log cabin tasting room of Fairview Cellars to the upscale Tinhorn Creek complex, which offers a self-guided tour of the demonstration vineyard and barrel room along with concerts and theatrical performances in an outdoor amphitheatre.
Black Sage Bench
Across the valley and stretching south, the Black Sage/Osoyoos sub-region flattens out. On very deep sand it produces Bordeaux varietals, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Quinta Ferreira makes wines in the Portuguese style. Burrowing Owl, probably the best-known winery in this area, hosts guest rooms and a restaurant.
Take the self-guided tour of the bell tower, interpretive displays, cellars and viewing platform. At the southern end of this region, visit Nk'Mip Cellars, the first aboriginal-owned winery in North America. After tasting, learn more about the First Nations of the Okanagan at the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre.
Corkscrew Drive
From Oliver, head north 21km/13mi to Okanagan Falls. This area hosts the highest elevation vineyards in the Okanagan and wineries with some interesting stories behind their names. Find out about Blasted Church and See Ya Later Ranch.
Grape Growing in Oliver
Climate and soil are major contributing factors to successful grape cultivation. Located in the southern part of the semi-arid Okanagan Valley, Oliver receives an average of just 319mm/12.6in of precipitation annually.
Winters are short and relatively mild while summers are hot, with average July/August temperatures topping those of the Napa Valley in California. Its northerly latitude accounts for very long hours of intense sunshine during the critical growing season, again, more than Napa. The last ice age left well-drained deposits of sand and gravel and well-developed irrigation systems provide water from the Okanagan River.
Drop by the Oliver Visitor Centre at 6431 Station Street for winery brochures, maps and information on guided tours.
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30880 Black Sage Rd
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.blackhillswinery.com
Toll-free
Phone250-498-6606
This world-class facility that will give our guests an exceptional sit down tasting experience immersed in the middle of the Black Hills terroir. The spectacular 278 sq m (3000 sq ft) tasting area & wine shop is located on Black Sage Rd, a few hundred yards further south from its original location. The new site has great views of the valley & is surrounded by vineyards on all sides.
As a member of the BC Wine Institute, we're held to a high standard. The BC VQA is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% BC & has met rigorous quality regulations.
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100 Burrowing Owl Pl
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.bovwine.ca
Toll-free877-498-0620
Phone250-498-0620
A south Okanagan premium winery featuring guided & self-guided tours, stunning scenery & a fine dining restaurant.
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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32056 Hwy 97
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.cassini.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-485-4370
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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Websitehttp://www.churchandstatewines.com
Toll-free
Phone250-498-2700
Nestled in the Coyote Bowl Vineyard, our Okanagan winery is located just 10 mins South of historic Oliver. With sweeping views of the Okanagan Valley's Wine Country, join us at Coyote Bowl for a tasting in a our new tasting hall, adjacent to the barrel room, or a glass of wine on 1 of our 2 patios.
Our frozen outdoor patio has become the talk of valley, please join us on the patio for a tasting and spectacular view.
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Top Of Secrest Rd
Oliver, British Columbia
V2A 5K4
Websitehttp://www.dunhamfroese.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-498-WINE (9463)
Our winery is located at the foot of McIntyre Bluff on the 280 ha (700 ac) Covert Farms. Our tasting room is open inside the Organic Country Market from Jul 1-Oct 31. We are just 8 km north of Oliver at the top of Secrest Rd. Visit our winery for spectacular views & relax on our patio & enjoy our award winning wines.
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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4790 Wild Rose St
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.culmina.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-498-0789
Culmina Family Estate Winery, located on the Golden Mile Bench in the South Okanagan Valley, is the result of a lifetime of experience in the wine industry for Don, Elaine and Sara Triggs. Through their hard work, scientific study, commitment to craft, unwavering pursuit of excellence and a longstanding faith in the potential for icon quality wines from Canadian soil, Culmina was born.
As a member of the BC Wine Institute, we're 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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30480 - 71th St Black Sage Rd
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.deserthills.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-498-1040
Oliver is home to a premiere terroir known as Black Sage Bench. It's here, in the sun-soaked desert climate that you'll find our 9.7 ha vineyard & family owned estate winery. Known for our Syrah Select, we also produce BC's first true Bordeaux Blend, Our "Mirage," won BC's Best Bordeaux Blend, People's Choice Award & International Gold at the L.A. International Wine Competition (2012).
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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13147 - 334th Ave
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.fairviewcellars.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-498-2211
Fairview Cellars is a small farm winery producing predominantly big reds containing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc. A Sauvignon Blanc is the only white produced by Fairview. The winery is located in the Wine Capital of Canada, Oliver, on the renowned Golden Mile, adjacent to the first hole of the Fairview Mountain Golf Course.
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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Rd 8
Oliver, British Columbia
V0H 1T0
Websitehttp://www.gehringerwines.ca
Toll-free800-784-6304
Phone250-498-3537
Gehringer Brothers is nestled on the Golden Mile, southwest of Oliver. Producing 25 wines that consistently win awards since 1986. Fruity whites, complex dry whites, full-bodied reds & delicious dessert wines. Taste the sunshine in our wines.
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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29014 Hwy 97
Osoyoos, British Columbia
V0H 1V0
Websitehttp://www.goldhillwinery.com
Toll-free
Phone250-495-8152
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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