Wineries & Vineyards
Grapes on a vine (Andrea Johnson photo)
Summerland's Bottleneck Drive wineries are fast developing a distinct reputation among wineries of the Okanagan.
Grapes grown in this area benefit from rich volcanic debris blasted from a pre-historic volcano that exploded, leaving Giant's Head Mountain as a fragmentary reminder of the cataclysm.
Fertile Lands
The last ice age added fertile clay silt to the mix, deposited in a vast glacial melt lake and exposed as the waters receded. The land that has been so successful in cultivating soft fruits like peaches and cherries, is proving equally adept at producing grapes for fine wines. And the soft fruits aren't forgotten as one local grower is producing award-winning fruit wines.
Summerland Wines
Summerland wines exhibit the characteristics of the Okanagan, each with its own special voice. Sample the internationally-recognized reds, whites, rosés, sparkling wines and icewines of these small family wineries.
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Try to identify the aromas and flavours of the valley: 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. Pair a vintage with locally-sourced dishes at a winery restaurant, or with artisan cheeses on an impromptu winery picnic.
Bottleneck Drive Wineries
Summerland's Bottleneck Drive wine route can be divided into three sections. North of downtown, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery is the area's long-established elder statesman. Take a vineyard, cellar and Champagne Cave tour and try pairing food and wine in the Cellar Door Bistro. Bonitas Winery is new on the scene and offers incredible mountain and vineyard views from their bistro patio.
West of the town centre, visit Hollywood & Wine Estate Winery for certified organic wines. It's right next door to Valentine Farm, home of the Vinegar Works, makers of wine vinegars, fruit-infused vinegars and balsamic vinegar.
The southern wine loop includes Thornhaven Estates Winery, known for its terrific patio. Dirty Laundry Vineyard has a unique Summerland story behind its name. Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery is a natural progression for the fruit processors at Summerland Sweets. Light lunches are available at Sonoran Estate Winery or pack a picnic and enjoy the patio. Silk Scarf Family Boutique Winery offers lake and Giant's Head Mountain views. At 8th Generation Vineyard, the winemakers are following a two-century family tradition, while Adora Estate Winery takes its name from the Latin, "much adored."
Wine Tours
With a wine tour everybody can sample the wines – no need to spit or designate a driver. Summerland companies offer standard formats and two unique options. Cruise the back roads to the Bottleneck Drive wineries in a chauffer-driven classic convertible provided by Nixdorf Classic Cars. Or see the lake, mountain and vineyard sights from the air on a heli-wine tour that includes a stop at Bonitas Winery. Combined tours are available.
Wine Touring Further Afield
For additional wine touring, head north toward Peachland (22km/13.7mi) and check out Greata Ranch Vineyards, First Estate Cellars and Deep Creek Wine Estate & Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery. Further south in the valley, Penticton (18.6km/11.6mi) is the gateway to the Naramata Bench, Corkscrew Drive, Oliver and Osoyoos wineries.
The Summerland Visitor Centre on Highway 97 stocks brochures, maps and information on wineries in the area.
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1465 Naramata Rd
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 8X2
Websitehttp://www.3milewinery.com
Toll-free
Phone778-476-5918
Just 3 miles from the town of Penticton, our boutique winery is nestled among our upper vineyards on the Naramata Road. 3 Mile Estate Winery is a family owned & operated winery located in the South Okanagan on the renowned Naramata Bench. Our boutique winery specializes in small lots of single vineyard wines. For those seeking a unique wine country holiday experience, 3 Mile Estate Winery offers luxurious guest rooms for your enjoyment. To add to your experience our winery is the home of artist Janis Blyth's Okanagan Gallery.
Great things happen when family comes together.
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6807 Hwy 97
Summerland, British Columbia
V0H 1Z9
Websitehttp://www.8thgeneration.com
Toll-free
Phone250-494-1783
Our family's heritage in winemaking dates back to 1783. We are now the eighth consecutive generation to produce fine wines & the first generation to do so in the New World.
8th Generation is an ultra contemporary winery, deeply rooted in tradition. We welcome you to experience our wonderful, estate wines.
Bernd H. Schales, 8th Generation Winemaker. Stefanie Schales, 10th Generation Winegrower.
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1775 Naramata Rd
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 8T8
Websitehttp://www.bench1775.com
Toll-free
Phone250-490-4965
Located at 1775 Naramata Rd in Penticton, Bench 1775's name is a tribute to the splendour of its location on the spectacularly beautiful Naramata Bench - one of the premier & most popular wine regions in British Columbia. Sitting on 30 lakefront acres, boasting panoramic patio views overlooking Okanagan Lake, Bench 1775 is on a mission to produce quality wines that inspire the senses.
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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2385 Allendale Rd
Okanagan Falls, British Columbia
V0H 1R2
Websitehttp://www.bluemountainwinery.com
Toll-free
Phone250-497-8244
Blue Mountain is a family run vineyard and winery located in the picturesque South Okanagan Valley, overlooking Vaseaux Lake. The Mavety family has farmed this fertile bench since 1971 and founded the winery in 1991, with a commitment to sustainable viticulture practices and using exclusively estate-grown grapes. Focusing on a variety of wines made from Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir, Blue Mountain strives to produce complex, age-worthy wines, consistent in style while allowing the expression of both the terroir and the individual growing season.
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20623 McDougald Rd
Summerland, British Columbia
V0H 1Z6
Websitehttp://www.bonitaswinery.com
Toll-free866-534-4527
Phone250-494-5208
Taste our hand-crafted wines while taking in the breathless beauty of this Mediterranean gem. Okanagan's only winery on the Lake with licensed restaurant. Sip award-winning wine with lunch or dinner on the patio or in our elegant 2nd floor restaurant. Sample wine in our tasting room or take a helicopter wine tour. A popular destination wedding location, the beauty will astound you!
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we're 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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979 Lochore Rd
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 8V1
Websitehttp://www.dangelowinery.com
Toll-free
Phone250-493-1364
Following on the heals of their successes in the Ontario winemaking industry, the D'Angelos turned their attentions to BC's Okanagan Valley and, in 1999, planted on the Naramata Bench on the east shores of the Okanagan Lake. The D'Angelo Estate Winery produced its first vintage from its BC winery in 2005. The Wine Shop has favourites and new releases available for sale.
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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7311 Fiske St
Summerland, British Columbia
V0H 1Z2
Websitehttp://www.dirtylaundry.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-494-8815
Dirty Laundry Vineyard is a small but growing winery in Summerland. Thanks to the vision of the vineyard's founders, Dirty Laundry Vineyard has some of the oldest vinifera vines in the Okanagan Valley. Visitors often have a chance to see the Kettle Valley Steam Train pass alongside the vineyard during the tourist season.
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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597 White Ave E
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 1Y8
Websitehttp://www.GrapeEscapes.ca
Toll-free877-362-3382
Phone250-493-3238
Grape Escapes Wine Tours, based in Penticton, is the premier tour company in the South Okanagan and the only wine-industry certified tour operator in Penticton. We educate & entertain you. We were born here, play here and live here. Five zones to choose from - Naramata Bench, OK Falls, Summerland, Oliver-Osoyoos, & the Similkameen. From our "Simply Sipping Discovery Experience" where you can search out your new favourite winery & wine, to our "Grapes to Glass Discovery Experience" for a more in-depth exploration of the vineyard and/or wine-making process, we offer a portfolio of options for you.
We're driving you to drink...legally...and loving it.
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A Grape Friends Wine Tour Co.
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 2N5
Websitehttp://www.grapefriends.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-328-2008
At Grape Friends Lounge & Tours Inc. it is our goal to create a fun, exciting, unforgettable experience while you explore the Okanagan & all the wineries within. Come share our excitement & enthusiasm. What better way to do that than to "Relax & Lounge while we drive you around!" Seats fill up fast so book your tour today!
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Websitehttp://www.greatestatesokanagan.com
Toll-free
Phone877-433-0451
This season, 5 of the most exceptional wineries in the Okanagan Valley have teamed up to offer visitors a unique tour and tasting experience. A special route has been designated through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Okanagan: a route off the beaten path and not marked on the standard wine tour maps. Customized or 2-Day Tours are available. All group sizes are most welcome. Please visit our website for tour packages.
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