Wineries & Vineyards

Situated in one of the most scenic wine regions in North America, Van Westen Vineyards has evolved from over 50 years of family tradition, cultivating the soils of The Naramata Bench & producing some of the best wines in BC. With our expertise & emphasis on sustainable, cool climate viticultural practices, we grow quality vinifera grapes, making premium wines for you to enjoy.

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.

One of BC's first farm wineries since 1990. A family run winery that produces highly sought-after premium wines. Awarded many coveted awards over the years, including the Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year in 2009!

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.

Have you been on the Bead Trail yet?

Get started on the Bead Trail with a map and a bracelet, available at South Okanagan Visitor Centres and all participating businesses. Discover South Okanagan wineries, restaurants, boutiques, studios and other fantastic places! Where there's a bead, there's a story. Each business has it's own signature bead for you to find and collect. It's a fun and affordable way to get yourself a beautiful, unique piece of jewelry.

Follow the Bead Trail and collect both beads and stories as you go.

The first fully licensed distillery in the South Okanagan, producing fine spirits & liqueurs from locally grown fruit, grapes & wine. With inherited knowledge from our ancestors in Germany, we create fine single fruit eaux de vies (colourless, traditional European-style brandies distilled from unsweetened, fermented Okanagan fruit). Cherry, apricot & pear sips come alongside with fruit liqueur, maple liqueur & grappa-style "Skinny", a traditional Italian grape brandy. You won't find the Maple Leaf Spirits label in any liquor stores yet, so be sure to call ahead to book your visit for a unique experience & souvenir of Penticton. Tours also in German & French.