Wineries of the Mount Boucherie Slopes

Mission Hill Family Estate

Beaumont Family Estate 2775 Boucherie Road West Kelowna, BC V1X7R8

Located in Westbank's Lakeside neighbourhood (near Quails' Gate and Mission Hill). The owners are former Albertans Alex and Louise Lubchynski. In 1995, five years after moving to the Okanagan, they acquired a Lakeside cherry orchard and converted it to an organic vineyard. In 1999 they received their Similkameen Okanagan Organic Certification and in 2006 they obtained a winery license. Today they have 46,00 plants including Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Gewürztraminer Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Their daughter Alana is the winemaker. The winery's labels each include a musical staff, along with a musical reference on the back labels.There is a musical history with the family. Alex was in a band singing and playing guitar. Signature wines include Pinot Noir, Gamany Noir and Gewürztraminer Winemaker: Alana Lubchynski

Kalala Organic Vineyards 3361 Glencoe Rd Westbank, BC V4T 1M1
The winery overlooks the lake. Founder and President Karnail Singh Sidhu left his native India in 1993 with an Electrical Engineering degree and 25 years of experience in agriculture. Upon his arrival in Canada, Karnail moved to the pristine Okanagan Valley and started a family He learned his trade at Summer Hill Pyramid Winery developing organic techniques. He opened the winery in 1997. Kalala is the name of the town where Karnail was born. Winemaker: Karnail Singh Sidhu Philosophy: Let the terroir and varietal characteristics to be fully expressed by adhering to minimal handling and gentle processing from growing to harvesting and to final vinification

Little Straw Vineyards Winery 2815 Ourtoland Road Kelowna, BC V1Z 2H7
Little Straw Vineyards is a family-operated winery which opened under the name Slamka Cellars in 1996. By 2004, the winery had changed its name to Little Straw and undertaken plans to build a new facility. Since opening the new wine shop to the public in the fall of 2006, the winery has experienced increased sales and production. Their 23 acres of vines include plantings of Seyval Blanc and Auxerrois. Wine Shop is open daily for tastings and sales from April 1st to October 31st. Tours are available if booked in advance. Signature wines include Old Vines Auxerrois Winemaker: Peter Slamka Philosophy: Good wines start in the vineyard.

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery 1730 Mission Hill Road West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E4
One of the largest and fastest growing wineries in Canada, the winery was founded in 1980 by Anthony von Mandl. Today it produces over 200,000 cases of wine, with a world wide reputation. The Winery was recently rebuilt and features an underground cellar. It sits at the top of Boucherie Mountain with a magnificent view of the lake. Mission Hill was named winery of the year in BC by Wine Press Northwest The winery has numerous vineyards throughout the Okanagan. Proprietor Anthony von Mandl and winemaker John Simes are very proud that their 1999 Estate Chardonnay won the only gold medal awarded to a Canadian winery as part of the year's Chardonnay du Monde competition in France. The tour guides at Mission Hill tell an interesting story: In an international wine competition Mission Hill was awarded the GOLD but when the judges saw that the winner was a Canadian wine they redid the contest. Guess who won again? Mission Hill exports wine to the US, Europe, the UK and Asia. Mission Hill owns Artisan Wine Company Rigmarole Wines and Wild Horse Canyon Wines are made by Artisan Winemaker: John Simes Philosophy: winemaker, John Simes, believes that balance is the most important element in wine. John also strives to produce wines with New World ripeness but Old World elegance. This is achieved in the vineyard by moderating yields to suit the vintage's weather, and harvesting at optimum ripeness. In the winery, oak is used with discretion, in a supporting role, in order to add complexity and only on wines suited to barrique fermentation and maturationl. Their signature wine is a Bordeaux inspired blend, called Oculus. It is crafted from only the highest quality grape clusters from designated blocks that are set aside and nurtured to maturity. The fruit undergoes extended fermentation and maceration the wine is then aged in new and old French Barrels for a minimum of 14+ months. A rich and deeply concentrated and powerful artisanal wine. It will develop additional complexity over three to five years. It is so named Oculus, as it encapsulates the vision Anthony von Mandl has for Canadian wines.

Artisian Wine Company 1730 Mission Hill Road West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E4
Artisan has the same owner and operates from the same winery in West Kelowna as Mission Hill Family Estate . Brands includeMission Ridge, Sonora Desert Ranch, Painted Turtle, Wild Horse Canyon, White Bear, 49 North, B3, Fork in the Road, Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery and Rigamarole

Mt. Boucherie Estate 829 Douglas Road West Kelowna, BC V1Z 1N9
Located on the western slope overlooking Okanagan Lake. The Gidda family has grown wine grapes in the Okanagan since 1968. Vineyard sites now include 80 acres near Cawston in the Similkameen Valley, 40 acres in Okanagan Falls and 55 acres in the Westbank area. Winemaking team is made up of Head Winemaker Robert Thielicke and Winemaker David Frederick

Quails' Gate Vineyard Estate Winery 3303 Boucherie Rd West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2H3
Dick Stewart and his son Ben opened Quails' Gate Estate Winery in Kelowna, in 1989. Their passion was Pinot Noir and the desire to prove red wines could flourish on the south-facing slope of Mount Boucherie, the soil been a mixture of volcanic rock and clay. In 1990 they produced 4,000 cases - today they are producing 60,000 cases of fine wine under the direction of winemaker Ashley Hooper. In 1997 they rebuilt their winery incorporating modern technology with its heritage theme. The Wine shop is situated in a carefully restored log cabin which was the original home of Okanagan Valley pioneers John and Susan Allison who arrived in the area circa 1873. The shop is open daily from 10am until 5pm and carries a full range of wine related products and accessories. Quails' Gate is known as an industry leader in the area of viticulture and places a huge emphasis on the development of exceptional wines through the research of new experimental varietal clones and canopy management techniques with high-density plantings. Since 1996 more than 60 acres have been planted with 75,000 new vines. The Old Vines Patio Restaurant is now opened year-round under Executive Chef Judith Knight. Winemaker: Grant Stanley Philosophy:"Through careful management of our vineyard and the use of both old and new world techniques, we aim to make varietal wines distinctly different to each other with the emphasis on producing world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."

Rollingdale Winery 2306 Hayman Road Kelowna, BC V1Z 1Z5,
A small farm gate winery located in Lakeview Heights, on Kelowna's Westside. Owned and operated by Steve and Kirsty Dale. They selected the property for it's proximity to Kelowna, stunning view, and great site for icewine production. The wineries name comes from the rolling hills and the name Dale. The winery plans on specializing in icewines and to become a day resort for visitors and residents of Kelowna. Signature wines: Pinot Blanc, Sweet Tooth Series Icewine and Pinot Gris Sweet Tooth Series Icewine. Winemaker: Steve Dale Philosophy:Organic grapes taste best! Preserve the fruit.

Volcanic Hills Vineyards and Cellar 2845 Boucherie Rd West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2G6
The winery is owned by Sarwan Gidda who helped co-found Mt. Boucherie Estate. Sarwan decided it was time to go out on his own. The winery was designed by his son Bobby. He designed the winey's tasting room to be large and accommodating for visitors. Bobby Gidda, Christina Tumber, Sarwan Gidda, Harpreet Gidda, Amit Gidda are all part owner   The vineyards located on the slope has 30.3 hectares (75 acres). The wines include Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvigon and icewine. The vineyard also has Zwigelt, Michurinetz and Marechal Foch Winemaker: Daniel Bontorin

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