Southern Okanagan of British Columbia

Antelope Ridge Winery

32057 #13 Road
Oliver, BC
Postal Address:
PO Box 1170
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Name changed to Antelope Ridge formerly Domaine Combret
Perched high on a buff overlooking Osoyoos Lake. Where pride is taken in producing world-class ultra premium Estate grown and bottle wines.
At Domaine Combret, material of volcanic origin, deposited there by glaciers thousands of years ago, is making our TERROIR. Thrusting their roots deep in the slaty green schists, basalts, amphibolites, gabbros, granite and geneiss, our vines induce the typical and unforgettable character of this TERROIR to Domaine Combret wines: namely, beyond the variety of the grape used, our wines reflect the FLAVOR OF THE SITE.

Winemaker: Oliver Combret
Philosophy:: "Within my family I was taught that great winemaking begins in the vineyard and finds accomplishment at the winery. These principles are reflected in the wines I produce. I invite you to share some moments of my life's adventure and passion: birth of a Vineyard, establishment of a Winery and production of internationally recognized Wines." You can expected a friendly greeting in their tasting room.

Artisian Wine Co

PO Box 474,
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

One of British Columbia's largest producers of wine. Owned by Anthony von Mandl who also owns Mission Hill The wines for all Artisian labels are produced at Mission Hills

Signature brands Mission Ridge, Fork in the Road, Sonora Ranch, Painted Turtle, Wild Horse Canyon, White Bear, 49 North,
B3, Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery and Rigamarole Fork in the Road

Ganton & Larsen is one of BC's best selling labels

Owned By Mission Hill

Black Hills Estate Winery

30880 Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC

Black Hills Estate Winery is located between Oliver and Osoyoos, British Columbia. The vineyard is nestled in the sun-burnt hills on the Black Sage Bench, home to British Columbia's highest quality vinifera grapes. The rugged desert earth, long sunlight hours and cool nights yield the intensely flavorful grapes that are blended to produce Bordeaux-style "Nota Bene" their most popular wine.
In fact all their wines sell out within weeks of been released

In 2008 Blacks Hills was sold to Vinequest, a company engaged exclusively in the fascinating Okanagan wine industry.

Consulting Winemaker:: Senka Tennant
Assistant Winemaker: Steve Corberry

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 wineries label design concept is one of the most talked about and successful adventures in the wine industry.

Winemakers: Lisa Wambold, Richard Kanazawa

Blue Mountain Vineyard

RR1, S3, C4,
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0

Blue Mountain Vineyard is located next to a bird sanctuary and wilderness area overlooking beautiful Vaseux Lake. The Mavety family produces a limited quantity of superb wines, using traditional winemaking methods. Winemaker Ian Mavety's goal is to produce wines of quality and style that compliment the emerging Northwest Cuisine.

The Mavetys were among the pioneers Okanagan having the fortune to acquire a site where they believed the geographic factors came together better than anywhere else in the valley. Named for the hazy blue mountains that frame the vineyards, the foundations for Blue Mountain were thus established in 1971. Blue Mountain is a true family operation. The winery is worked by Ian's wife Jane, daughter  Christie and son Matt.

The wine shop and tasting room is housed in a magnificent stone brick building. Tours are by appointment.

Winemaker Matt Mavety
Philosophy:wine-making begins in the vineyard. Years of gained knowledge in how to adapt to annual weather changes and produce fruit of similar character and concentration annually is how he achieves the highest level of consistency and quality in the wine.

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

100 Burrowing Owl Place
R.R. #1 Site 52 Comp 20
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Located on the prestigious Black Sage Road near Oliver, British Columbia, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is one of Canada's newer wineries with a growing reputation for producing premium wines of exceptional quality. Their wines have already been amply rewarded with top honours including Canadian Wine of the Year, Best Canadian Red Wine, Best Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon, The Lieutenant Governor?s Award of Excellence and internationally, their Meritage has twice won Best of Class.

Jim and Midge Wyse selected their location based on the Canadian Grape Atlas (Ag Canada 1984), which identified this area as the best grape growing region in the country. Being nature lovers and with a vineyard surrounded by a wildlife preserve that in the past has protected the endangered burrowing owl, the naming of the winery was easy.

According to proprietor Jim Wyse, the winery at Burrowing Owl Vineyards is among the world's most modern. It was designed to use gravity flow and cool, temperature-controlled underground caves for fermentation and barrel aging.

Burrowing Owl opened a fine dining restaurant in 2003 The Sonora Room, which is open daily for lunch and dinner from Easter to Thanksgiving. A current expansion project completed the final phase of development, a new and enlarged wine shop and a 10-room guesthouse, opened in spring/summer of 2006.

Philosophy: To create the finest wines in Canada, using classic techniques aided by the flow of gravity, extensive underground barrel cellars and ecologically sound viticulture practices.

White wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red wines: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Meritage

At the winery enjoy self guided walking tours and visit the Vineyard viewing tower complete with interpretive wine-making information

Cassini Cellars Winery

32056 Highway 97
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

After falling in love with the Okanagan during a vacation Adrian Capeneata and his wife bought a organic lavender farm south of Oliver in 2006. Planting began in 2009 chose primarily Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with just a few rows of Pinot Gris. Adrain believes in the reds

Consulatant Phil Soo was hired to make their first wines.

the winery has a strong visiable presence on the Golden Mile Cassini built a a large tasting room with a 10-metre (33-foot) bar long enough for 25 visitors to be served at once. Windows on two walls give guests a view of the barrel cellar and the tank cellar.

Winemaker: Phil Soo

Chandra Estate Winery

RR1 Site 62, Comp. 22
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Owner Dave Dhillon chose the name Chandra as a reflection of his winemaking philosophy and culture. Its meaning is twofold. Chandra, derived from the Hindi language, (the ‘a' is pronounced as a short vowel ‘u') means ‘moon god'. From a spiritual perspective, ancient Hindu myth states that the moon stores Soma (an ancient drink and lunar deity), which was said to be the elixir of immortality consumed by the gods themselves. The moon is said to wane because the gods are drinking away some of its properties and, wax when the gods are not.

Situated on 10 acres of land on Oliver's historic ‘Golden Mile', family owned and operated, Ecovitis Vineyard and Chandra Estate Winery officially opened its doors on September 3, 2008 . Half of the acreage had been planted 12 years ago with Merlot, Pinot Noir, Blaufrankisch, and Chardonnay varietals, so the vineyard was in its maturity stages; however, the other 5 remained barren. Given the Okanagan's favourable terroir and climate, Chandra imported Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc varietals from France and planted the other five.

Chandra Estate Winery and Ecovitis Vineyard Ltd. is a family owned and operated winery committed to excellence an environmental sustainability. Signature wines are Chardonnay, Red Fusion, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rose, Merlot, Pinot Blanc

Winemakers: Allan Marcus and Josh Scott
Philosophy: Great wines begin with the land, which is why our vineyards are certified organic. Knowing that conventional agricultural practices have stripped the soil of vital minerals, we grow grapes the way nature intended—free from insecticides, fumigants, and herbicides.

 

Church and State Wines
Coyotes Bowl Vineyard

Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC VOH 1T0

Church and States Coyote Bowl Vineyard was chosen for rich soil, fantastic exposure to the Western sun, and on the prestigious Black Sage Bench – one of Canada’s most sought after wine producing locations.

Kim Pullen purchased Victoria Estate Winery in 2004 and began sourcing grapes from the Okanagan Valley. Upon changing the name to Church & State wine that year, it began a transformation into a winery dedicated to producing the highest-caliber wines possible from BC fruit, starting with pouring out 20,000 cases of wine produced prior to his purchase that didn’t meet our rigorous quality demands. By 2009, production had moved to Oliver, BC, and construction of a new winery on Coyote Bowl Vineyard began. Now, Church & State farms 100 acres, in both Oliver and Brentwood Bay to produce only ten to twelve thousand cases annually, with two locations open to the public: Coyote Bowl on the Black Sage Bench, and Brentwood Bay near Butchart Gardens.

They have 100 acres - Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay-Musque, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier Production ranges from 10,000-12,000 cases/year

Signature wine is Quintessential (Best Red Wine in Canada at the 2009 All-Canadian Wine Championships), a full 5-varietal Bordeaux blend featuring Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot

Winemaker: Jeff Del Nin , Consultant : Bill Dyer

Philosophy: To produce the best possible wines from exclusively BC grapes, through a belief in handcrafted quality, attention to detail and the highest standards we can achieve through teamwork, patience and dedication, both in the vineyards, and the cellar.

Desert Hills Winery

30480 71st. Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC VOH 1T0

The winery was opened in 2003 by Randy, Jessie and Dave Toor. They had previously operated as producers of grapes for other wineries. The winery overlooks the Okanagan River Valley.

Winemaker: Elias Phiniotis .

Dunham & Froese Estate Winery

Box 249
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Located at the foot of McIntyre Bluff on the 700 acre Covert Farms The winery is owned by Gene and Shelly Covert along with Kirby and Crystal Froese A small production winery with a hands on approach follow organic and biodyanmic practices both in the vineyard and in the winery. They are intensely dedicated to the betterment of the earth both now and for future generations Their first vintage was in 2005.

Kirby Froese has been making award winning wines for over 15 years. Travelled the world working in Austrialia, Chile, California before coming to the Okanagan Valley in 1998. Currently they have 15 acres planted along the ridge in the southeast corner of the property. Planted are Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernat Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec. The whites are Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, Pinot Blanc and in the spring of 2009 will add Roussanne.

Signature wine: Amicitia Blends (ah-mee-CHEE-tee-ah) which is Latin for Friendship and represents the blending of their partnership as well as the marriage of the varietals in their two Reserve blends.

Winemaker Kirby Froese
Philosophy: His style leans towards the old world influences of dry intrepid blends. As a team we look to bring out the differences each year offers and to work with the variation of climate and soils that the variables of farming brings. From the recipe nature gives us using organic and biodynamic methods we create exceptional wines that represent this microclimate and we advocate the importance of sustainable practices for now and future generations.

Fairview Cellars Winery

RR1, S66, C15
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Fairview Cellars is located between the driving range and the first hole of the Fairview Mountain Golf Course at the north end of the Golden Mile in Oliver. The vineyard and winery is a culmination of a 25 year quest by Bill Eggert to own and operate his own winery. Fairview Cellars wines consist of the three Bordeaux classics; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Fairview also has a very small planting of Gamay and Shiraz The wines are barrel aged in an underground cellar then blended to marry the various attributes of each grape.

The wine shop opened on May 5 of the year 2000. Try their Cabernet Merlot blend. Hours of operation will be 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Come enjoy the wines of Fairview Cellars "FROM THE HEART...FOR THE HEART"

Winemaker: Bill Eggert

 

Ganton and Larsen Prospect Winery

PO Box 474,
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

The wines pay homage to the Ganton and Larsen families; original and longstanding land-owning partners of the winery. The grapes are sourced from vineyards all across the Okanagan Valley, allowing for diversity, consistency and distinctiveness. Each varietal features a gem; a historical place, figure, animal or item from the Okanagan Valley, commemorated by original artwork from local Okanagan artists.

Owned by Tha Artisan Wine Company

Winemaker : Wade Stark

 

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery

Road 8, RR1, Site 23, Comp 4
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Gehringer Brothers' dream of an estate winery was conceived in the year 1973. After high school, Walter Gehringer went to West Germany. There he acquired their fine wine-making skills. After five years he graduated from the world renowned University of Geisenheim with an engineering degree in viticulture and oceanology. His brother Gordon also spent four years in West Germany acquiring the wine master's art, graduating with a degree from Weinsberg. The present buildings were built in 1985 the same year as their first vintage.

Their labels include Dry Rock Vineyards and Optimum .

Winemakers: Walter and Gordon Gehringer:
Philosophy: In the fall the grapes are pressed and a portion of the juice is stored fresh and fermented. Before bottling in the spring,we blend the unfermented juice which has retained its rich flavor,back into the dry wine. This results in the varietal fruit flavours components being combined with the developed wine, yielding a complex full-bodied wine.

 

Golden Beaver Winery Inc

29690 S Hwy 97
RR1, S42, C19
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Bruno Kelle and Stella Schmidt believe they found a diamond in the rough when they located their winery on the Golden Mile south of Oliver. The couple fell in love with the wine region while touring the area in 2005. When Bruno was asked if he was interested in purchasing anything he responded by saying “Yes, your winery” The very nice lady informed him that it wasn't for sale but that another winery was. At that point it was just a joke but they did go look at the winery for sale. By the time their mini vacation was over they we were excitedly discussing the possibilities and potential of being winery owners. They continued to pursue the idea and soon purchased their winery. The property (7.4 acres) with a great slope, wonderful soil for grapes and no frost will provide excellent grapes for producing wine.

The winery is named after their location on the Golden Mile and Canadian's national animal the Beaver.

A true family winery, their son helps with making the unique wines. A comfortable patio provides a spectacular view of the Okanagan Valley.

Signature wine: Unique Vin de Cure' in both Red - Merlot and White – Vidal or Pinot Blanc

Winemakers: Bruno Kelle, Stella Schmidt 
Philosophy: Make spectacular wine from hand picked, hand sorted grapes.

Hester Creek Estate Winery

13163—326th Avenue(at Road 8)
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Hester Creek Estate Winery is situated within some of British Columbia’s oldest vineyards in the bountiful Golden Mile region. The 95-acre, Mediterranean-influenced grounds, winery, and guest villas evoke an old-world senseof tranquility that take you back to a more simple, unhurried era: a time when a young girl named Hester pondered life and daydreamed by the edge of the creek that would later take her name. The winery is owned by Curt Garland.

Hester Creek's vineyard is just south of Oliver on a spectacular piece of benchland referred to as the Golden Mile. This benchland is considered to be the best grape-growing area in the Okanagan Valley. The vineyard is planted mainly with Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Trebbiano. Future planting will include Gamay. Hester Creek has 83 acres of agricultural land, of which 75 are under vine. Trebbiano Dry is one of their most noted wines

Although the winery is among the Okanagan's oldest it has a new wineshop and tasting room for visitors to enjoy. There is a relaxing patio and a guest villa. Also a new 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art wine producing facility. The 35,000 case capacity winery for crush 2009 is partially buried in the hill to take advantage of the natural temperature control of the earth and thereby reduce the need for energy. The cellar room is completely underground and the site’s natural vegetation has been restored on the top of the building.

Signature Wines: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Blanc, Trebbiano
Unique Offerings: Trebbiano, Late Harvest Pinot Blanc, Double Magnum Cabernet Sauvignon,

Winemaker: Robert Summers
Winemaking Philosophy: strict attention to detail and quality produces truly superior wines. Only fully mature and healthy fruit arrives at the crushing platform, and the best French and American oak barrels are used in the fermenting and aging processing to bottling is performed meticulously and the utmost care is used in the fermenting of our wines.

Inniskillin Okanagan

Road II, R.R.#1 S24, C5
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

the winery is a partnership between Inniskillin and the Inkameep Indian Band. The band has 265 acres of premium Vitis vinifera grapes.

Inniskillin Okanagan vinified its first vintage in 1994 producing 3,300 cases of VQA Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Icewine. Current production is about 20,000 cases of VQA wines annually. Winemaker and general manager Sandor Mayer has worked with Inniskillin since 1990. Winemaking

Dark Horse Estate: Inniskillin's 23 acre 'Dark Horse' Estate Vineyard is located on the western slope of the valley. north of the Osoyoos Lake.

Bull Pine Vineyard: Along picturesque mountain slopes that stretch up to 200 feet above Osoyoos Lake in the southern-most tip of the Okanagan Valley, BC, thousands of new vines are starting to grow. The first single vineyard has been named the Bull Pine Estate Vineyard. The Osoyoos Lake area enjoys high heat during the day balanced by the nighttime cooling effect of the lake, providing optimum conditions for vine growth and grape ripening.

Winemaker: Sandor Mayer
Philosophy:: Making world class wines,distinct wine styles, Quality wine comes from vineyard and winemaking-an unbreakable marriage.

Jackson-Triggs Vintners

38691 97th Street
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Established by Don Triggs and Allan Jackson in the Fall of 1993, Jackson-Triggs has wineries in both Ontario and British Columbia . In 1998, Jackson-Triggs leased a 410-acre site from the Osoyoos Indian Band in the Okanagan Valley . Located along striking mountain slopes overlooking Osoyoos Lake , the area's unique climate and soils combine to create an ideal "terroir" for growing a wide selection of premium quality varietals.

The original winemaking centre in Oliver underwent a major expansion in 2002 and is now a 35,361 square foot (3,285 square metre) space that employs some of the most advanced technology in the world, along with the very best equipment from as far away as Europe and Oceania . The grapes for all its wines, with the exception of the Icewines, are sourced from five vineyards in the Southern Okanagan Valley, which together cover a total of 763.9 acres (300.6 hectares.) One vineyard, named Sunrock, is dedicated exclusively to the production of Jackson-Triggs' highest quality Grand Reserve wines.

The winery is owned by Vincor International

Winemaker: Brooke Blair and Derek Kontkanen
Philosophy: Is to ensure every grape that enters the winery reaches its maximum potential

 

LaStella Winery

8123 – 148th Street
Osoyoos BC V0H 1V0

 

LaStella was created to be the embodiment of the Tuscan way of life. Simple, yet refined. Humble, yet proud. For us, we are making more than wine. We are making a statement. We are making our own fun. We are making something different yet reassuringly familiar. The winery was named after the owners daughter LaStella the name is Italian for little star

LaStella's impressive architecture – including the main building with tower, a patio, wine shop and tasting room – features Venetian hand-blown light fixtures, Italian herringbone tile, and antique furniture, and a rare blue granite bar top that fairly glows with its satiny natural hue of navy blue. It is the only waterfront winery in Osoyoos with a dock designed for visitors.

Wines already available include Vivace (a Pinot Grigio), La Stellina (a Merlot rosé), and Allegretto (a Merlot). LaStella's flagship wine, Maestoso (a Merlot), will be available starting this fall.

In the vineyards they do a blend of organic and biodynamic practices which we call 'non-interventionism'. Along with their Sister Winery; Le Vieux Pin, they have around 50 acres of small parcel, prime vineyards in Oliver's Golden Mile and Black Sage Bench District as well as vineyards in Osoyoos Lake District. They have very distinct soil composition between their vineyards from very sandy to high gravel content to heavy clay with loam that result in very unique and distinctive wines. LaStella is a two level winery that uses gravity to transfer the wine through its evolution from grape to bottle. After the multiple sorting and quality control, the grapes then slide down a stainless steel chute to fermentation vats on the next level for a temperature controlled fermentation. They use a combination of small batch temperature controlled stainless steel fermentors and small open top oak fermentors. They then let their wines comfortably rest in some of the finest French oak barrels which are kept in their temperature and humidity controlled cellar to ensure optimum aging.

Signature wine: Merlot; Maestoso, merlot Rose LaStellina

Winemaker : Daniel Bontorin
Philosophy: 80% of the wine is made in the vineyard using low input viticulture Followed by whole berry fermentation with a healthy pre-fermentation maceration

Owned by Enotecca Winery and Resort

Le Vieux Pin

34070 73rd and Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC

 

Le Vieux Pin, named after the old pine on the North-West corner of their vineyard. Wines are made in the French tradition but with the latest in equipment and technique. The focus is to make wine representative of its terroir. Low-input viticulture is the method we use to get there. Dry farming, minimal fertilizer addition, high-density plantings (6 feet x 3 feet) and low yield will allow vines to show who they really are deep down to the roots.


Owned by Enotecca Winery and Resorts

NK'Mip Cellars

1400 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0

Nk'Mip (pronounced ñk-meep) Cellars, North America's first aboriginal owned and operated winery, is a joint venture between the Osoyoos Indian Band and Vincor International, opened in August 2002. NK'Mip, in the Okanagan Language means "where the Creek (Wolfe Creek) meets the Lake(Lake Osoyoos)"

Nk'Mip wines include a Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The age of the vines is reflected in the depth and complexity of these wines. The grapes were sourced from the Bands' 243 acre Inkameep Vineyard, first planted in 1968. A newly planted vineyard, surrounding the winery, includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The winery is the second phase of a $25 million Nk'Mip project that will see the development of the winery, an all season RV park, an executive nine hole golf course, and an accommodations and conference hall on a 1,200 acre parcel of the Band's land that adjoins the town of Osoyoos and fronts onto Osoyoos Lake. The lakeside property is as beautiful as any in the Okanagan and enjoys long, hot summers and relatively short, mild winters with minimum rainfall. Those who grew up spending summers in Osoyoos will likely remember the original campsite location, which has now been transformed.

Signature wines are Qwam Qwmt Varietals. Qwam Qwmt in the Okanagan language translates to "achieving excellance"

Winemaker: Randy Picton
Philosophy: It is a point of pride for the band to produce top quality wines

 

Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery

2320 Oliver Ranch Road
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0

After taking his family on a 3 month sabbatical around Europe, and looking at properties in France, Jim D'Andrea, a Calgary lawyer, decided to purchase a property in Okanagan Falls in 2001. The original 3.5 acres of planted vines has now grown to 22 acres in plants. Located at the northern end of the Osoyoos desert over looking Vaseux Lake. The name of the vineyard is inspired by the ridge and by the noble grape varieties being grown. Jim and Leslie D'Andrea established Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery in 2001.The wine shop opened in 2006.

signature wines: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay (just won a silver medal in the CHARDONNAY-DU-MONDE competition in Burgundy, France), Pinot Noir, Meritage, King's Ransom (Premium Meritage Blend

Winemaker: Phil Soo

 

Located on the Black Sage Bench owned by Bruce and Denice Hagerman Bruce began as an amateur wine maker in 1989. In 2002, the Hagermans bought an orchard south of Oliver, on Black Sage Road , with a winery in mind. They replaced the fruit trees in 2006 with 5.6 hectares (17 acres of grapes) and built their winery, launching it with 2,500 cases of wine from purchased grapes (Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Kerner, Merlot and Pinot Noir.) Winemaking consultant Christine Leroux helped the Hagermans through their first vintage.

The name comes from the town of Oliver and the fact that the winery uses Stelvin 'twist' tops

You can find their wines in BC, Alberta and Manitoba. Signature wines: Kerner, Viognier & Chardonnay

Winemaker: Denice Hagerman
Philosophy: It all starts in the vineyard  Quality Vines to Quality Wines

Opened in 2006 by Gian Dhaliwal and his son, Ravi, who operate a roadside orchard and fruit market. The orchard primarily grows apples, along with cherries and other tree fruits. For some time, the Dhaliwal family has sold its fruits and vegetables at what they called the Sunshine Valley Fruit. It is currently the only cidery in the Okanagan south

Situated between Oliver and Osoyoos, right off of Highway 97, Orchard Hill provides safe and easy access to all of its customers

They offer three ciders; Okanagan Bubbly a light semi-sweet and fruity, Extra Dry a sparkling cider and Summer Sipper a medium dry sparkling apple cider with slightly more complexity than Okanagan Bubbly.

Osoyoos Larose

PO Box 1650, Highway 97
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Groupe Taillan of Bordeaux, France, and Vincor International, based in Ontario, Canada, formed a joint venture partnership in 1998 to develop vineyards and a small winery dedicated to the production of Canadian VQA wines, that would meet if not exceed the rigorous standards of their Bordeaux counterparts. Wines would be made from the classic Bordeaux varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

The wine’s name, Osoyoos Larose, reflects the partners’ roots in France and Canada. “Osoyoos” refers to the location of the vineyards in the Okanagan Valley, on the mountain slopes above Lake Osoyoos. “Larose” refers to one of Groupe Taillan’s most prestigious estates in Bordeaux, the “deuxième cru” (second growth), Château Gruaud-Larose, which in itself reflects the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the world famous wine region.

The Osoyoos Larose 60 acre vineyard located in the centre of Canada’s western province, British Columbia,which the partners started to plant in 1999. Lake Osoyoos lies within the southernmost part of the Okanagan Valley, located on the 49º latitude, just north of the US/Canada border. The vineyards are ideally located on the western slopes of a north-south ridge facing east. Here they enjoy intense sunlight, minimal rainfall, and good air drainage. The proximity to the lake provides cooler temperatures in the evening which promote better photosynthesis for the vines, and a warming effect during the colder winter weather

Winemaker: Padscal Madevon

The Wine Le Grand Vin 2003 – Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (11%), Malbec (6%), Petit
Verdot (5%) and Cabernet Franc (3%)

Parallel 49 Vineyards

Highway 97 and Road 8,
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Bruce Schmidt scored one of the greatest successes in the Canadian wine business. A wine with the label and the taste profile of an off-dry German white, Schloss was launched in 1977. For a few years in the early 1980s, it was the top-selling Canadian brand and was widely copied.  Bruce has now opened his own winery. In 2007 he acquired control of and began planting a 4.5-hectare (11-acre) property south of Oliver superbly located for a winery. It is at the northwest corner of Highway 97 and Road 8, at the only place between Oliver and Osoyoos where there is a left-turn lane on the highway. His neighbours Hester Creek and Gehringer Brothers

His vineyards are planted with Merlot vines; Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier first vintage was in 2009

Winemakers: Bruce Schmidt

Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery

34664 - 71st Street at Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery  opened it doors in June of 2007. Stituated on the famed Black Sage Road in Oliver. Quinta means estate in Portuguese, and Ferreira is the owners last name, John and Maria Ferreira. Quinta also means 5, which there are 5 members in the Ferreria family. They obtained the property in 1979 and converted the orchard to grapes in 1999

The wineries direction is limited production concentrating on quality wines. Thye have a slogan Canadian wines with a Portuguese twist

Signature wines: Malbec, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah Vinho Du sol, a late harvest dessert wine

Winemaker: Michael Ferreira
Philosophy: Fruit forward wines

See Ya Later Ranch

Green Lake Road Box 480
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0

Five Kilometers southwest of Okanagan Falls high on the mountain side sits the historic farm house made of hand-split stones. It commands the same unbelievable view it did 100 years ago when European settlers first turned the soil of Hawthorne Mountain. The vineyards' site was settled in the early 1900's by the Hawthorne Brothers, and wine grapes have been growing here since the early 1960's. Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards as it exists today, was incorporated in 1995. The winery was originally opened in 1986 as LeComte Estate Winery

The winery is now part of Vincor International. President: Harry McWatters. In 2007 the name was changed to See Ya later Ranch at Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Vineyard Acreage: 171 acres Average Annual Production: 25,000 cases

Winemaker: Dave Carson
Philosophy: We strive to make wines with distinctive character and we concentrate on maximizing the flavours in our wines.

Silver Sage Winery

32032 87th Ave
Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0

 

The winery is owned by the Manola Family whoemigrated from Romania, Europe over 25 years ago. The had always dreamed of owning a vineyard in the Okanagan Valley, and in 1996 the dream became a reality. The Manola's purchased 25 acres of land, cleared it, planted and with a lot of hard work, love and passion it became a well established vineyard of which they were and are very proud. Both Anna and Victor had a wine making and viticulture background that stretches back to their youth

They have 600 hectare vineyard producing Gewurtztraminer Pinot Blanc and Merlot. Signature wines Grand Sage Reserve, Flame

Winemaker: Anna Manola

Stag's Hollows Winery and Vineyard

2237 Sunvalley Way
RR1, S3, C36
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0

A small farm winery, Stags Hollow is the fulfillment of Larry Gerelus and Linda Pruegger dream. Situated on a picturesque bench surrounded by mountains, lakes, vineyards, and nature reserves, we are located just south of Okanagan Falls on 10 acres of prime grape growing land. The micro-climate in the area as well as the ideal soils which are mostly gravel and clay provide superb conditions to grow both red and white grapes. The vineyard is 20 years old and is currently planted with Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Vidal grapes. We pride ourselves in producing unique, high quality varietals and blends

Philosophy: Grow grapes of the highest quality to produce intensely fine wines, which express the bouquet, flavours, and textures of the terroir

 

Stoneboat Vineyard

7148 Orchard Grove LAne
Oliver, BC V0H 1R0

This winery is the culmination of 23 years of viticulture by Lanny Martiniuk and his family. In 1979 they bought a 15-acre orchard on the Black Sage with a handshake, eventually converting the entire property to vinifera. Property was planted with Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris vinifera in ‘92, with Pinot Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon added later. They worked as growers for years raising their family. Their first vintage was 2007

The name comes from a flat sledge for carrying stones; originally used to clear the home vineyard of its abundant river rocks. They named their vineyards as a tribute to the original caretakers Vineyard, who had to clear the land of its rocks in order to cultivate it. We believe that a stoneboat is representative of qualities that we value: hard work and tradition

Julie and Lanny Martiniuk have three sons. Jay is studying to be a winemaker meanwhile Lawrence Herder is overseeing the development of their wines. Lawrence and his wife Sharon run their own winery, Herder Winery and Vineyards in Cawston, BC.

Road 13 Vineyards

13140 316ave
Road 13 RR#1 S28A C4
Oliver BC, V0H 1T0

A small farm winery operated by the Luckhurst family (Pam and Mick) who purchased the winery in 2003. The property came with a vineyard, a winery and a name: Golden Mile Cellars. Since then, the Luckhursts and their winemaking team have come to understand the significance and value that the term "Golden Mile" has to the wineries located in the area along Highway 97, between Fairview and Road 18. As a renewed commitment to their land and to return the name "Golden Mile" to the region, Golden Mile Cellars has proudly become Road 13 Vineyards - a name chosen to evoke a sense of place. Signature wines: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,

The winery now focus on Blends Stemwinder (a white blend) and Rockpile (a red blend)Fifth Element (red), Honest John’s White and Honest John’s Red.


Winemaker Michael Bartier
Philosophy: "Winemaking is about creating a final bottle that, when opened, conveys a sense of place. "This is a special patch of dirt. I want our wines to reflect that."

Tangled Vines Estate Winery

2140 Sun Valley Way
Okanagan Falls, BC

British Columbia's newest winery was created by “three guys and a girl” from Vancouver. Their idea of starting a winery began in 2003. They took ownership of Black Widow Vineyards August 1 2005

The vineyard is made up of 13 year old Pinot Blanc and 4 year old Gewurztraminer with newly planted Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. The 2005 vintages include; Pinot Blanc Gewurztraminer Riesling Tickled Pink Rose Pinot Blanc Reserve Riesling Reserve

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Box 2010
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Nestled on the hillside of a former gold mining creek, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards sits unrivalled on top of the "Golden Mile" in Oliver, "the Wine Capital of Canada", and offers a truly unique wine experience. Tinhorn Creek is rapidly establishing themselves as one of the premiere wineries in BC. Winemaker Sandra Oldfield and General Manager Kenn Oldfield have created a winery worthy of a visit. Visitors will find a lush vineyard with views of the grape crush pad, and impressive interior galleries overlooking the stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and cellar.

Winemaker: Sandra Oldfield
Philosophy:To produce only premium vinifera-based red and white table wines by focusing on tightly controlled, low cropping,viticultural practices.

Thornhaven Estate Winery

6816 Andrew Avenue
RR2, S68, C15
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0

Established in 1999, the winery's southwestern Santa Fe style reflects the natural landscape of the Okanagan and its semi-arid climate, where dry grasses, cacti, sagebrush and Ponderosa pines thrive. Perfectly designed for wine making, the winery's unique structure allows gravity to transport the fruit and juice from the crush pad to the cellar, eliminating the effects of pumping. Both stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels are used to create our distinctive handcrafted red and white wines.

The eighteen and a half-acre vineyard site includes plantings of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Merlot and the rare Orange Muskat. In the fall of 1999 viticulturist Valerie Tait joined our team as a vineyard consultant, in order to improve plant efficiency and fruit quality. The winery produces 5000 cases of wine a year Dulce Mia a sweet dessert wine is fantastic.

The winery is owned by Jack and Jan Fraser

Winemaker: Jason Fraser, consultant, Christine Leroux
Philosophy: careful and passionate, exposes the natural qualities and intricate characteristics of the fruit, which produces our elegant vintages.

Twisted Tree

3628 Highway 3 East
Osoyoos, BC, V0H 1V6

Located on the east bench above Lake Osoyoos in the South Okanagan with spectacular panoramic views of Osoyoos Lake and the surrounding town of Osoyoos. The winery is owned by Beata and ChristoperTolley. The name comes from the numerous Cherry trees located on their property before the land was cleared establishing the winery in 2004.

The winery obtains the more common Okanagan grapes from local vineyards and grows varities less common to the Okanagan.
This included Carmenere,Tempranillo,Tannat, Roussanne, Marsanne, Corvina and Vognier. They are the first to plant Corvina and Tannat in the Okanagan. Current production about 4000 cases.

Signature wines 'Viognier Roussanne' and 'Six Vines' ( a Bordeaux or Meritage blend)

Winemakers: Chris and Beata Tolley

Wild Goose Vineyard

RR#1, S3, C11, Sun Valley Way
Okanagan Falls, BC, V0H 1R0

 

Located near Okanagan Falls founder Adolf Kruger was one of the leaders in persuading the BC Government to support farm wineries. The Kruger's operate a true family winery of 20 acres. It all began in early 1983 when founder Adolf Kruger purchased a barren piece of land east of Okanagan Falls. Upon his return to his newly purchased property it was here that he discovered a large flock of Canada geese feeding in amongst the tumbleweeds, boulders, and rubble. As he approached the birds took flight. From this time on the property became known as Wild Goose Vineyards.

Winemaker: Adolf Kruger

Willow Hills Wines

Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

A small winery that exclusively produces icewines, owned by Lanny Swanky and Patricia Venables They have taken the challange of producing Merlot icewine. Their first vintage was in 2001.

 

Young & Wyse Collection

9503 12th Avenue
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V1

The winery is a new project for Steve Wyse former winemaker at Burrowing Owl Winery They are currently planting four hectares (10 acres) primarily with Malbec, Zinfandel, and Viognier.

Winemaker: Steve Wyse

Vincor Canada

Highway 97 P.O. Box 1656
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Vincor International is the largest wine producing company in Canada owning vineyards in Ontario and BC along with wineries in several other provinces. In BC Vincor owns the renowned Jackson-Triggs along with Sawmillcreek, Inniskillin, Sumac Ridge Estate and See Ya later Ranch