Wineries of Kelowna and Lake Country

Ancient Hill Vineyards and Winery

4918 Anderson Road,
Kelowna BC V1X 7V7

Located on a hillside east of Kelowna International Airport. Ancient Hills is owned by Richard and Jitske Kamphuys.
The adventure began in 2005 as they cleared the land and planted r several years with 27,000 vines (Baco Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Lemberger, Zweigelt and Pinot Noir). The first crush in 2009 was done in an attractive new winery, designed by architect Robert Mackenzie

Winemaker: Christine Leroux
Philosophy:

Today the company is known as Andrew Peller's Limited

Founded in 1961, Andrés has rapidly grown to become Canada's leading vintner, owning wineries in almost every province across Canada. A familiar name in BC, Andrés Wines is located in Port Moody. Its premium varietals are bottled under the Peller Estates and Bighorn labels.

With a dream of owning his own establishment the European-born winemaker, Andre Peller opened his first winery in Port Moody, BC in 1961. Andre Wines has since gone on to open seven wineries across Canada. Known as one of the Canada's most successful wineries, they produce quality wines such as Bighorn Vineyards and Peller Estates.

The Company's award-winning premium Peller Estates and Hillebrand Estates brands compliment its popular-priced brands including Hochtaler, Domain D'Or, Franciscan and Similkameen. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company also produces and markets wine kit products from Brew King and Vineco International.

Philosophy:
Combining our knowledge of grape varieties, climate, soil and winemaking techniques, we strive to produce the highest quality wines, true to varietal character. Following the philosophy of our founder, Andrew Peller, Peller Estates is committed to meeting the needs of the wine consumer with our quality wines.

 

Aquaherb Winery House

#26–2550 Acland Road
Kelowna, BC V1X 7L4

Specializing in the production of wines made from, or with, herbs such as Ginseng, Echinacea, Eldelberry, Rosehip
and Seabuckthorn, and other herbs. The winery is owned by Stan Masciaszek

Arrowleaf Cellars

1574 Camp Road
Lake Country, BC V4V 1K1

Arrowleaf Cellars is a family-owned winery established by Joe and Margrit Zuppiger along
with son Manuel Zuppiger. Dairy farmers in Switzerland , and then Alberta , Josef and Margrit Zuppiger and their family moved to this north Okanagan vineyard in 1996

Located north of Kelowna on the 50th parallel, overlooking Lake Okanagan. Lake Okanagan
is at its deepest here, dropping 240 metres (800 ft) to the bottom. The moderating effects of this
significant body of water allow the vineyard to ripen varieties such as Pinot Gris and Merlot on
the northern most reaches of grape production. Currently 60% of the wine is white.

The vineyard is situated on a westerly slope and consists of well-drained gravelly glacial till and sandy loam soil.  The high altitude and proximity to the lake gives the vineyard a moderate climate with a long frost-free period, allowing the grapes to hang on the vines well into October. 

The winery was named after the indigenous wildflower, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, which paints the hillsides yellow every spring. It became the city of Kelowna's official flower in 2001, the same year their first vintage. The Arrowleaf Balsamroot has also been dubbed the Okanagan Sunflower

They specialize in clean, crisp and aromatic whites with such wines as Bacchus,  a Riesling - Sylvaner- Mueller-Thurgau cross and Zweigelt. Produciont (2111) is about 8000 cases including a Special Select Late Harvest Vidal

Winemaker: Manuel Zuppiger
Philosophy: Clean crisp cool climate wines

Located in Kelowna, the heart of the Okanagan Valley and British Columbia's Wine Capital, Bounty Cellars Winery is a
négociant or ‘wine merchant' style winery producing only high quality wines from within the British Columbia and Pacific
Northwest growing regions. The winery's name is inspired by British Columbia's bountiful Okanagan valley.

Bounty Cellars was incorporated in March 2004 with its first bottling in May 2005. The winery was created under the
expertise of Ron Pennington and Wade Rains, with the goal of 'thinking outside of the barrel.'

Fine wine is just one of aspects of Bounty Cellars, which also specializes in creating premium custom labels for a variety
of clientèle. The possibilities are endless for uses of a great wine with customized labels. Another unique feature of the
winery is its ability to custom blend wines under the guidance of senior winemaker Alan Marks.

Signature wines are Similkameen Chardonnay, Osoyoos Lake Merlot, a red Meritage and Equinox a Alsatian style
white blend.

Winemaker: Todd Moore

Philosophy: Quality wine with balanced approachable style; wine to be enjoyed by everyone...share the wealth of wine!

Calona Vineyard

1125 Richter Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K6

Calona Vineyards has the distinction of being British Columbia's original winery; operating in BC since 1932. Giuseppe Ghezzi an Italian winemaker luanched the winerybacked by investors including Pasqual " Cap" CappoZzi. Calona is British Columbia 's oldest winery in continual operation. It has had a remarkable series of owners, from the colourful Capozzi family, to the Standard Brands/Nabisco conglomerate, to a Swiss holding company. Since 2005, the owner has been Andrew Peller Ltd., the largest Canadian-owned wine producer The winery is located in the heart of Kelowna. Today they crush approximately 1500 tonnes of BC grapes annually. Calona Vineyard Artist Series feature labels created by BC artists.

Calona's VQA wines are released under the Artist Series label, with artists competing to design the collector-quality labels. Icewines are released under the Private Reserve label.

The winery is owned by Andrews Peller Limited.
Sandhill wines are produce here under its own winemaker

Winemaker: Sandy Leier

Camelot Vineyards Ltd.

3489 East Kelowna Road
Kelowna, BC

The winery is owned by Rob Young and Denise Brass, two Air Canada flight attendants who have lived on an East Kelowna apple orchard for several years. Two years ago, they replaced the trees with vines and built a winery. They have 6 acres of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer.

The winery reflects the camelot and the Knights of the round table.
Signature wines : Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir

Winemaker: Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble

CedarCreek Estate Winery

 

A family owned winery operating on the hills above Lake Okanagan in Kelowna. The Fitzpatrick family, who founded CedarCreek in 1986, has committed the winery to respecting the land in its viticulture practices; to honouring the rich agricultural tradition of their family rooted in the Okanagan; and to pursuing perfection in the bottle. The family has been residing in the Okanagan since 1913

The winery now produces over 40,000 cases of premium wines each year and is considered one the elite producers in Canada. It was named Canada's winery of the year at the 2002, 2005 and second overall for 2008 in theCanadian Wine Awards competition. Product exceeds 30,000 cases.

Greata Ranch, the second vineyard is located between Peachland and Summerland. This historic orchard was settled in 1896 and was purchased by Senator Fitzpatrick in 1994 based on his boyhood memories of tasting sweet peaches from the property. CedarCreek restored its former agricultural splendor by planting 40 acres of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Merlot.

CedarCreek is a destination winery that draws thousands of visitors each summer. CedarCreek excels in providing the most intimate of wine-country experiences. Its hospitality ranges from tours and tastings, fine dining to musical entertainment. The Vineyard Terrace is a seasonal restaurant (open mid June to mid September) with an elegantly casual ambiance and postcard view of the vineyards. Its annual Sunset Concert series features artists from around the world providing guests with magical evenings of wine, food and music while the sun rests gently on Okanagan Lake

Winemaker: Darryl Brooker
Philosophy: The secret to making great wine is passion and paying attention to the details - it is all the little things that add up to something special in the bottle

East Kelowna Cider Company

Box 28038
Kelowna, BC V1W 4A6

Owned by David and Theressa Ross, who wine author John Schreiner
describes as two very hard working individuals. They operate a 3.6 hectare apple orchard on
Kelowna's east side. They petitioned the government to acknowledge Hard Apple Cider made
from desert apples and won

Ex Nihilo Vineyards Inc.

1525 Camp Rd
Lake Country, BC V4V 1K1

A ten acre property located on the southwestern facing slope that overlooks the beautiful Lake Okanagan. This vineyard, due to the effects of its microclimate, slope and soils, is considered one of the best sites in the world to produce premium icewine. The Rolling Stones Icewine is crafted in limited quantity from grapes grown exclusively from this site. The wineries name comes Frederick Hart’s ‘creation’ sculpture, Ex-Nihilo. Ex Nihilo translation, a Latin word meaning 'out of nothing

The winery is owned by a number of partners inlcuding Jeff and Decoa Harder, Jay an Twila Paulson.

Wines include Merlot,Riesling and Pinot Noir

Winemakers: David Fredricks and Rob Thielicke