Crowsnest Vineyard Ltd.

RR#1 Site 18 Comp 18
Cawston, BC
Vox 1C0
Phone: (250) 499-5129

 

The winery is nestled in the valley on the Upper Beach near Crawston. Named after Highway #3 which is also known as the Crowsnest Highway. The winery is a family run business under the guidance of Olaf, Sabine, Ann and Sascha Heinecke; who purchased the winery in October 1998. The Heinecke family emigrated from Germany in 1994. Ann Studied Winemaking at the Weinsberg Wein Schule.

Their “ Barcello Canyon ” label was named after the actual canyon that is right behind the winery and was named after Manuel Barcello who was the first settler in the Similkameen Valley .
Signature wines: Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Rieslings and Gewürztraminer
Chardonnay Stahltank Family Reserve, winner of the 2004 Best Un-Oaked Chardonnay of the year at the Canadian Wine Awards
Facilities include dining lounge, patio and newly designed wine and gift shop.

Winemaker: Ann Heinecke
Philosophy: To showcase the immense fruit and acidity balance this valley has to offer. Using only Similkameen Valley grapes is our priority

  Forbidden Fruit Winery  

 

620 Sumac Road
Cawston BC V0X 1C0

250-499-2649

The winery is located in the very southern end of the Similkameen Valley right on the Similkameen River. The location of this farm is surrounded by natural desert habitat and old growth river bottom forest giving the feeling of a pristine garden (eden).

Kim Brind'Amour and Steve Venables are the owner/ managers. The winery is the latest development of our Ven'Amour Organic Farms. Previous projects include Harvest Moon Retreat Guesthouse and Mosaics Gallery. The family farm has been Organic since 1977,recieving Certified Organic Status in 1984 the year Certification began in BC

Fruit varieties grown include Asian Pears, White Peaches, White Cherries, and for iced wine varieties (apples, pears, cherries etc.). Signature wines are our Asian Pear off dry, our White Peach Dessert and our Iced Apple,

Licensed picnic area by the River

Winemaker: Dominic Rivard
Philosophy Our goals are simply to produce the highest quality organic fruit wines from  100% Certified Organic exotic tree fruits.

farmgate sales of all in season fruits and veggies

 

Herder Winery & Vineyards

716 Lowe Drive
Cawston British Columbia
V0X 1C0
250 499-5595

Experienced winemaker Lawrence Herder and his wife sharon were seeking to establish a winery in British columbia after ten years in California. They selected the selected the Similkameen Valley
for their winery. While preparing for his own winery Lawrence produced wines for Jackson- Triggs and later Golden Mile wineries. Sharon has 10 years experience as a Graphic Designer and Marketer with a strong background in the wine industry. Together they manage all aspects of the winery operations

winemaker: Lawrence Herder

Philosophy:
We focus on the production of limited quantity vineyard designate wines that will provide recognition for local growers. After a years growth in the vineyard and many cultural practices gone by the plants begin to flower the beginning of the new years crop. The flowers set small pea berrys which grow over the course of months into clusters of grapes. Our winery conducts crush, processing and bottling on site.

 

 

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Seven Stones Vineyards

1143 HWY #3
Cawston, BC V0X 1C0

250 499-2144

George and Vivianne Hanson selected thier location as the valley as proven its self as a quality site to grow winegrapes. An add bonus was the spectacular scenery overlooking the picturesque Similkameen Valley. The wineries name embraces the history of the valley. There are seven rock formations scattered throughout the Similkameen valley.. known as the Seven Stones..each rock formation has a legend that is associated with it.

Seven Stones Winery cultivates 17 acres of bench land Similkameen River Valley. In 2000 and 2001 the estate vineyard was planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and followed up with a new planting last year of Petit Verdot.  The winery opened in May 2007

The Winery produce 2000 cases per year and focus on consistent quality
signature wines include Syrah and Meritage

winemaker: George Hanson

Philosophy: Using top quality materials along with sound winemaking practices we will make small lots that will bring the best out in our wines

 

 

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St. Laszlo Vineyards
Estate Winery

Site 95 Comp 8
Keremeos , BC
VoX 1N0

250-499 2856

Locate near Keremeos the winery has operated since 1978 under the direction
of Winemaker Joe Ritlop. The slopes of the River are the homes of St Lazlo's vineyards.
The wines are organically produced from the vine to the bottle. The wines have a full body style.
Grape varieties include Tokay, Perle of CsbaDe Chaunac andVerdelet
Icewines are produced too. The winery also produces some sensational tasting fruit wines.

winemaker: Joe Ritlop

Philosophy:
will create my own wine in my own fashion. I cannot do anything else. We can make
as good or better white wines here than any European Country.

 

Orofino Vineyards

2152 Barcelo Road
Cawston, BC V0X 1C0


orofino@nethop.net
ph: 250-499-0068

Nested among the almond and walnut trees of the Similkameen is Canada's first and currently the only strawbale winery. The family owned winery named after the mountain overlooking the winery is owned by John and Virginia Weber . Orofino means Fine Gold in Spanish.

The Webers purchased an existing vineyard first planted sixteen years ago. They enter the business with a strong back ground John is a graduate of the OUC wine studies program and he participated in all 3 strands of the faculty including viticulture, winemaking, and marketing. He was the first recipient of the Frank Supernak memorial bursary sponsored by the Canadian Vintners Association. Virginia has a diploma in horticulture.

winemaker: John Weber

philosophy: •  Make small lots of premium wine from Similkameen Valley grapes. We have an aggressive barrel program and look to show off what our terroir in this valley can produce.

signature wines Old Vines Pinot Noir and Merlot/Cabernet

website hrs: May–Oct 10am-5pm daily
winter by appt.