Wineries of Skaha Lake

Blasted Church Winery

378 Parsons Road
RR #1 S-32 C-67
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0

Perched high on a rolling hillside that cascades into Skaha Lake, this is undoubtedly one of the most majestic vineyard sites in the valley. Blasted Church is owned by Chris and Evelyn Campbell. The winery selected its name from the history of the land. the winery was built where there once stood a church. The citizens of Okanagan Falls wanted to dismantled the Church and bring it closer to town. The church was blasted with dynamite sticks inside in order to "loosen the nails".

The winery produces about 19,000 cases a year from its 17 hectare (42 acre) vineyard ) and local vineyards.The wineries label design concept is one of the most talked about and successful adventures in the wine industry.

Signature wine Hatsfield Fuse

Winemakers: Mark Wendenburg

Kra¯ze¯ Legz Vineyard and Winery


141 Fir Avenue
Kaleden, BC V0H 1K0

A new winery owned by Susan and Gerry Thygesen. The winery’s whimsical name is meant to suggest the “legs” formed on the inside of a wine glass after the wine is swirled. It is the first winery to open in Kaleden. Susan and Gerry purchased the property in 1995 but did not plant the vineyard until 2007. They grow Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc

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Painted Rock Estate Winery

400 Smythe Rd.
Penticton, BC V2A 846

The vineyard, growing about 50,000 vines, has been developed on property south of Penticton and east of Skaha Lake that old-timers still call Braeside Farms. 60-acre Blackhawk property is owned by John Skinner. It was decided to plant the primary red components of the classic Bordeaux blends, including a small planting each of Malbec and Petite Verdot to provide spice for their blend and to broaden blending options for their winemaker

The winery's initial release is about 750 cases each of Red Icon and Merlot, 800 cases of Syrah, 320 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and (from 2008) 175 cases of Chardonnay. John's target for full production is about 5,000 cases a year.

Consultant Alain Sutre

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Pentâge Winery

4400 Lakeside Road
Penticton BC V2A 8W3

Located on the northeast side of Lake Skaha. For Paul Gardner and Julie Rennie it all began in 1996 with a vacation to the Okanagan It was the beginning of a dream.

Development on the 35 acres began in 1996 it was planted with 17 acres of vinifera grapes. The first vineyard, “Vista Ridge”, was planted in 1997 with Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay. The 2nd property, “The Dirty Dozen”, was planted in 2006 and 2007 with additional clones of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as mixed clones of, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Petite Syrah, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel, Malbec, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Tempranillo.

Pentâge is the name of their premium reserve red wine, which is a blend of the 5 reds they grow (Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gamay). Penta, Greek for the number 5 and so the winery was named

Winemakers Adam Pearce

Philososphy: Our commitment to excellence begins in the vineyards; we believe the foundation of the greatest of wines are those that most truly reflect their soil and climate - also known as the "terroir". Our low-yield cultivation strategy produces the top-quality grapes essential to our premium quality, limited release, hand-crafted wines

Currently under construction is a 4000 ft natural rock cellar