Anthony Buchanan

205 Lombardy Place
Kaleden, BC,V0H 1K0

Anthony began his winemaking career in 2006. After completing several wine-related courses and getting his feet wet in cellars on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan Valley,He decided he needed more education if we were going to be successful. In 2009 he started the Enology program at Washington State University and shortly after packed up and moved to the Okanagan to fully submerge myself in the wine industry. In 2014 he sucessfully launch his own label.

In 2022 he opened his winery in Kaleden on the Vantage Point property. A true family winery with wife and co-owner Nichol and two children Ashlyn and Lawson.

His wines are that good! Watch for more in 2024!

 

Black Hills Estate Winery

30880 Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC

Never take your eye of this Okanagan winery. Back Hills Estate Winery vineyards have some of the most favourable grape growing conditions in the country, resulting in exceptional terroir. Located on the famed Black Sage Road, 13 kilometres north of Osoyoos, BC and 10 kilometres south of Oliver, BC. 

The winery has a long history of producing amazing wines. This tradition should continue under the new owners Andrew Peller Ltd.

Black Hills was the first winery to plant Carménère in the Okanagan. It remains one of three or four wineries growing this venerable Bordeaux red varietal. 

The winemaker is Ross Wise.

Blue Grouse Estate Winery

2182 Lakeside Road
Duncan, BC V9L 6M3

One of the older Estae winerie on Vancouver Island . Who over the years gained a reputation for great wines

The 31 acre winery was build one vine at a time by the Kiltz family. Aug 2012 the winery was sold to New owners Paul, Christina, and daughter Paula Brunner - They build a new winery and tasting room renovations, the addition of a boutique inn with a farm-to-table style restaurant, and vineyard updates that would help realize the property's full potential. 

In Dec of 2022 the winery was sold to the Jackson Family of Wines from California.

What will the Jackson Family do?

Bottega Wine Studio

665 Beecroft Avenue
Cawston, BC V0X 1C2

 

A Family owned and operated winery built on passion and creativity. Owners Kristine and Daniel Bontorin have created a home and winery for themselves in the Similkameen

The Bontorins have planted just over 3.5 acres of vineyard on their estate that includes Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Grenache to support and grow their Seven Directions Rosé portfolio.

Wine writer Anthony Gismondi has high praise for their wines along with many others. 2024 should be their year to shine!

“It might be hard to find an Okanagan winemaker more passionate for rosé than Daniel Bontorin. His own label, Seven Directions, produces only rosé – but rosé with a difference.” John Schreiner

 

Bordertown Winery and Vineyards

9140 92nd Avenue
Osoyoos, BC

Castoro de Oro Estate Winery

404 Highway 97
Oliver BC V0H 1T1

Bruno Kelle and Stella Schmidt  feel in love with the Okanagan back in 2003. They decided to purchase a winery in Oliver, Canada's Wine Capital.

It was the right decision. They have taken the winery to new heights producing some of the best wines in the province.

 

Chaberton Estate Winery

1064 216 St.
Langley City, BC V2Z 1R3

The pride of the Fraser Valley founded in 1975. Chaberton is the most popular winery in the Fraser Valley. Known for it award winning Bacchus and Siegerrebe.

Their Cabernet Sauvignon was also received a double gold;

Chaberton Estate Winery produces over 50,000 cases of wine a year, made not only from grapes grown in their vineyard but also from grapes grown in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys.

Checkmate Artisan Winery

4799 Wild Rose Street
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

The Golden Mile Winery is owned by Anthony von Mandl. They are known around the world for their Chardonnay.

Anthony von Mandl owner of Mission Hills Winery bought the winery and vineyards of Antelope Ridge ( Original name was Domaine Combret ) because of its success with Chardonnay. Antelope Ridge was the supplier for Mission Hills award winning Chardonnay.

Their 2015 2016 and 2019 Little Pawn Chardonnar award a perfect 100 by noted wine writer John Schreiner.

In addition to Chardonnay, the winery expects to produce organic Merlot. Since winemaker Philip McGahan has a great deal of experience with Pinot Noir they will experiment with that variety.

The orginal vineyard Dekleva is located beneath Mt Kobau and the Thompson Plateau. These hardonnay these vines were planted 40+ years ago

Clos du Soleil 

2568 Upper Bench Rd,
Keremeos, BC V0X 1N4

A small artisan winery and vineyard on the South Similkameen Valley Upper Bench. They just keep producing top quality wines. Clos du Soleil recently purchased Whispered Secret Vineyard in the Similkameen Valley, BC, has been granted organic certification

Clos du Soleil farms four vineyards totalling 40 acres, all in the Similkameen Valley and all fully organic. “The quality of our wines is a direct consequence of our organic practices,” Michael Clark, winemaker,believes.

For those of us who review and score wines Clos du Soleil constantly gets scores in the 90's

Capella 2019 received a double Gold from Sip

Watch for their Late Harvest wines.

They are always a winery to watch for!

D"Angelo Estate Winery

979 Lochore Road,
Penticton BC

The winery has a nice little cornor on the Naramata Bench. Its not the fancy tasting room kind of place. Its simply a winery that makes exceptional wines.

​A dream became a reality 40 years ago for Sal D'Angelo. The accomplished winemaker purchased a 50 acre plot of land in Amherstburg ON back in 1983. The search for land for a vineyard originally began in 1979 as Sal had an ambition to start his own winery. Sal then set his sights on BC and in 2001 when he purchased a plot of land on the Naramata Bench making Sal the first individual grower-vintner to produce wines in both Ontario and British Columbia.

The wines include rare gems like Tempranill and Montepulciano.

4 Medals at the All Canadians.

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Daydreamer

1305 Smethurst Road
Naramata, BC

Daydreamer is a sustainable, family-run winery based on the beautiful Naramata Bench in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. It is the dream of Rachel and Marcus Ansems, Master of Wine, who have both been involved in the wine industry for over 20 years.

Marcus has won awards for his Syrah, Riesling and Amelia. Ailema been a nice blend of Viognier and Syrah.

 

Dead End Cellars

620 Sumac Road
Cawston BC

Dead End cellars occupies a little peice of heaven in the south east end of the Similkeeen Valley. Nathan Venables is the winemaker owner. Whp works closely with his father Steve Venables owner of Forrbidden fruit Winery.

Nathan's  passion, creativity and innovation has lead him to producing unique  bold reds, dry  flavorful whites and  has earned him the reputation as an award winning winemaker.

A double Gold winner at the All Canadians.

Keep an eye on this young winemake both at Dead End and Forbidden Fruit.

Deep Roots winery

884 Tillar Rd
Naramta BC

Deep Roots is a family owned and operated winery, perched on the clay cliffs above Okanagan Lake on the Naramata Bench, !

family has been farming the land around our winery for 100 years, spanning four generations. After many years of selling grapes to other wineries, we took the leap into winemaking, producing our first vintage in 2012, which was followed by opening our tasting room doors in 2014.  They have been producing outstanding wines ever since.

National Wine Awards of Canada is thrilled to announce that Deep Roots Winery on the Naramata Bench is the 2023 Best Performing Small Winery of the Year.  

 

Emandare Vineyards

6798 Norcross Rd
Duncan BC

Emandare Vineyardsis making the Cowichen Valley proud. Mike and Robin Nierychlo are the proud owners. Their passion and deadication is payoff.

Emandare Vineyard sits on a unique south sloping hillside in the rain shadow of Mount Prevost overlooking Somenos Lake.

One wine to look for is their PS blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Siegerrebe.

they have formed a partnership with with Chateaa Wolf f to provide us with premium quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir!

 

Ex Nihilo

1525 Camp Rd
Lake Country BC

Ex Nihilo debuted in 2008 by enlisting The Rolling Stones rock band as a partner in a brand of icewine called Sympathy for the Devil, the title of one of the band’s most famous songs.

A 14 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

There is a very nice 8000 sq ft Mediterranean style winery and tasting room designed by Jeff Harder. Ex Nihilo specifically designed the tasting room to showcase local artists. The connection between wine and art is evident throughout the valley, and Ex Nihilo has established itself as a premiere destination for fine wine and fine art. 

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Fort Berens

1881 Highway 99 North
Lillooet, BC

The cream always rises to the top. In this case, Fort Berens always produces top-notch wines.

The historic town of Lillooet is home to Lillooet's first commercial winery and vineyard. Is Fort Berens Estate Winery the harbinger of BC's newest wine region? The winery is managed by Heleen Pannekoek and Rolf de Bruin.

In the Spring of 2009 they put 20 acres of river bench under vine with 36,000 plants, consisting of six varietals; Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Recently, they planted an additional 18 acre vineyard at their estate, allowing the winery to focus on Lillooet-grown fruit

French Door

5462 Black Sage Road
Oliver BC

Le vin c’est la vie

When you have a strong winemaking you expect fine wines to be produced. The team at French door is among the best! The team is headed by the much respect Pascal Madevon. Completing the team is winemaker and Viticulturist Brianna Toor.

French Door Estate Winery is a family owned and operated winery and vineyard. Founded in 2019, located on the beautiful Black Sage Bench, South of the town of Oliver.

They are one of the few wineries to be awarded 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Award.

 

Garnett Ranch

26405 Garnet Valley Road
Summerland BC

The newest adventure of Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie who built Okanagan Crush Pad.

Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie’s impromptu decision to forgo retirement and journey into the wine business. The pair first launched Haywire in 2009 as a tiny virtual wine brand. In 2011a permanent home for Haywire was established on Switchback Vineyard in Summerland with the opening of Okanagan Crush Pad.

The Garnet Ranch is an amazing property. Barbara and I had the honour of been one of the first to visit the Garnet Valley Ranch. Located a little North west of central Summerland.

What we will be watchin for is the quality of the wines coming from the Ranch. Matt Dumayne is the Crush PAd head winemaker.

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 Gold Hill Winery   

3502 Fruitvale Way
Oliver BC

Perhaps the most over looked winery in BC. They make very good wines. Gold Hill is a family enterprise that now embraces two generations of the Gill Family. Sant and Gurbachan’s sons are also now deeply involved in the management of the winery and the vineyards.

Awarded the prestigious Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in BC Wines

Awarded FOUR gold medals at the Wine Align 2023 competition!

Val Tait is the winemaker.

Hainle Vineyards

5355 Trepanier Rd
Peachland BC

On of Canada's most historic wineries. Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery became BC’s 8th estate winery in 1972 and the birthplace of North American Icewine in 1978.

In 2017, the lovely Bella Huang purchased Hainle Winery. With 30 years of successful business experience, Bella has a passion for nature and chose Hainle for its long-standing roots in the Organic sector.Winners of the 2022 Peachland Business Excellent award winner.

This year they brought in the highly esteemed natural winemaker Anthony Buchanan  as a consultant, as well as young winemaker Scott Ingram 

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Haywire Wines

16576 Fosbery Rd
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z6

A very busy summer for OCP as they make numerous upgrades.

January 2023 name chaged to Haywire Wines

Matt Dumayne joined OCP in 2013 taking on role of Chief Winemaker. Matt received his winemaking training in New Zealand and has worked over 30 vintages around the world increasing his knowledge and perfecting his craft. 

Katrina D'Costa, production winemaker spent 12 years in the restaurant industry as a Sous Chef and Front-of-House Management. D’Costa then moved to the wine industry in Naramata Bench for 6 years working as a Tasting Room Manage.

This team will once again produce outstanding wines for 2023.

Howling Bluff Estates

1086 Three Mile Rd
Penticton, BC V2A 8T6

Penticton, BC: Luke and Jennifer Smith announce a new partnership with Blair and Faith Gillingham, another Penticton family, at Howling Bluff Estate Winery on the Naramata Bench.  
With over 20 years of winemaking experience globally and the last several vintages making award-winning wines on the Naramata Bench, Blair now assumes the role of winemaker at Howling Bluff. This will allow Luke to take on a larger role of turning the winery into a net-zero farm and winery, and radically reducing use of fossil fuels at Howling Bluff.  

“It was time to bring some young energy to the winery, and I’m excited about Blair’s talent and his experience with cool climate wines here in Canada, Europe, and the Southern Hemisphere,” says Howling Bluff founder Luke Smith. 

 

Kalala Organic Vineyards

3361 Glenco Road
WEst Kelowna

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. The winery overlooks the lake, opening 5th of July 2008. The vineyards were deemed certified organic in September 2010.

Kalala Organic Estate Winery won top spot in the Chardonnay du Monde competition in 2016 for its 2013 Chardonnay Icewine

In 2020, the B.C. Grape Growers’ Association presented its inaugural Viticulturist of the Year award to Karnail.

 

 

La Frenz Winery

740 Naramata Road
Penticton, BC

A Naramata bench family owned winery with a reputation for producing high quality wines.

La Frenz is one of the most awarded wineries in Canada. Thus year along they collected over 20 medals in just two major competitions.

 Best Performing Small Winery Canada 2021 at the National Wine Awards

Always keep your eye on La Frenz!

Maverick Estate

29686 Highway 97
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

When you ask people about their favourite BC wines Maverick is always mentioned. The winery is doing exceeding well under winemaker Andrew Windsor, .

They received a Platinum medal & 94 points for their 2019 Bush Vine Syrah at the 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada. They also gather 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze.

They added more awards in 2022.

Mayhem Wines

4287 McLean Creek Rd,
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R1

Sister Terry and brother JAK have been involved in each other’s lives for all their life. Why not spill over into business? And this time they dragged their spouses, Andrew Stone and Janice Stevens along with them.  If that’s not a recipe for Mayhem

Meyer and Mayhem are related wineries.

The winemaker is Ajay Chavan who moved over from Checkmate.

Keep an eye out for their Pinot Gris . Ceramic ball vessels used by Mayhem Wines for their Pinot Gris. The Pinot Gris is fermenting in puncheons and ceramic vessels outside to keep the temperature cool. This will improve the creaminess and mid pallet weight, adding complexity in texture and flavour.

Meyer Family Vineyards

4287 McLean Creek Rd,
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R1

Meyer Family Vineyards has been crafting premium wines in the Okanagan Valley since 2006 and in 2010 they opened a tasting room in Okanagan Falls.

The Meyer Family Vineyards they were awarded Gold for their Micro Cuvée Old Main Road Vineyard Chardonnay at Decanter worlds. They also pick up a number of medals at the National Wine Awards.

Make sure you keep your eye on them in 2022.

Monte CreekWinery

404 Highway 97
Oliver BC

You have to be impressed what what Monte Creek Winery has done since the Sidhus family immigranted from the Punjab in India

Situated on the biodiverse 1,200-acre property just a 10-minute drive outside Kamloops City, Monte Creek Winery offers guests a breath-taking view of 75-acres of vines.

It would take this entire page to list all of the awards they have recieved in recent years.

Their growth has been a Canadian success story!

Montalvino Wineries Inc.

4522 Highway 97
Oliver BC

High Note

Exploding on the wine scence in British Columba's Okanagan valley is Bert Evertt's Montalivino Wineries Inc.

In the past three years his vineyards have grown from 18 acreas to 90 . Their first winery was Uppercase located in the district village with future plans to build on the Black Sage road.

The second winery gadzook located in Oliver

A third winery on the Naramata Bench High Note.

Bert Evertt, has capped a busy summer by hiring star winemaker Caroline Schaller. Trained in France, she was the former winemaker and executive manager at Osoyoos Larose Winery; and more recently, the winemaker at Rainmaker Winery on Black Sage Road.

His team now includes Pascal Madevon, Barbara Hall and Caroline Schaller. Perhaps this team quaifies as the ONE to Watch in 2024!

 

Nagging Doubt

4513 Sallows Rd
Kelowna BC

One of the best wines of the year came from Nagging Doubts owner and winemaker Westbury. This is a family operated winery owned by Rob and Abby Westbury .

The wine 2021 Sallow Road Vineyard off dry Siegerrebe

They may be small but their wines are mighty fine!

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Nk"mip Cellars

1400 Ranch Creek Rd
Osoyoos BC

 The first Indigenous-owned winery in North America, locsated in Osoyoos. The word Nk’Mip translates in English to “Bottomland” referring to the fact that the winery is situated in the southernmost end of the Osoyoos Indian Reserve

A new winemaker Justin Hall will continue the tradition of fine wines from Nk'Mip. They won six gold at the WineAlign awards.

Double Gold at All Canadians for thier 2016 NK’MIP CELLARS MER’R’IYM and many more.

Poplar Grove Winery

425 Middle Bench Rd
Penticton, BC
V2A 8T6

One of Naramata Bench most popular wineries. Founded in 1993, Poplar Grove Winery is one of the original five wineries on the Naramata Bench. Tony and Barb Holler purchased the winery in 2007 with the long-term vision and commitment to building one of the most respected wine growing estates in Canada.

The Legacy, 2019. Okanagan Valley, 750 ml. winner NY world wine competition.

At the 17th annual Decanter World Wine Awards, Poplar Grove Winery was awarded a prestigious gold medal for its signature blend, The Legacy.

 

 Privato Vineyards

5505 Westsyde Rd.
Kamloops BC

A true family winery owned by Debbie and John Woodward. John is the winemakerr. Their sons Ben is operation Manager Adam is the production Manager and cider maker for Woodward Cire Co.

Their reputions for quality wines just keeps growing every year.

Privato Vineyards - Double gold and more in 2023.

Road 13

799 Ponderosa Road
Oliver BC

Barclay Robinson believes in making approachable, easy-drinking wines so he picks grapes with just the right mix of balance and brightness. He is obviously doing it right.

Pam and Mick Luckhurst founded Road 13 in 2003 after they purchased the winery from the Serwo family. Originally called Golden Mile Cellars. The winery made a reputation for their reds.

The 2020 Select Harvest GSm won Platinum at the WineAlign Awards. They won three silvers also for their Red Blends and Gold for the John Oliver Cabernet Franc. In all 5 Gold.

Ruby Blues

917 Naramata Road
Penticton BC

The funkiest, small boutique winery in the South Okanagan.new Graham Pierce is headed to the Naramata Bench. Pierce has joined Ruby Blues as full time Head Winemaker.

Graham has an extensive knowledge of the Okanagan wine region in addition to his experience in the winery operations. 

Prudence Mahrer co-ownwer with her husband Beat knows the Narmata grapes like no one else

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Shrugging Doctor Beverage Co.,

483 Berry St,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 1N6

Challenging the province of Manitoba. Shrugging Doctor is a proud producer of wine, sangria, cider, spirits, mead, and other alcoholic beverages.With new facilities in 2024 Shrugging Doctor will continue to push the boundries of what you can do in cenral Canada.

The door were first open in 2016 by two Winnipeggers; Zach Isaacs and Willows Christopher. These two are not afaiad of going outside the box.

SpearHead Winery

3950 Spiers Rd,
Kelowna, BC V1W 4B3

Located ten miles from Kelowna's city hall the winery sits atop of Spier Road. To reach the tasting room and gallery you must drive through the Orchards and vineyards. The winery opened in 2010 and is owned by Bill and Marina Knutson along with Bruce Hirtle/Vancouver; William Knutson/Vancouver.

There is not enough space here to list all the awards their wines have received.

Named Best Performing small winery at the All Canadian.

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Symphony Vineyards

6409B Oldfield Rd
Saanichton, BC
V8M1X8

Symphony vineyard has been farmed by the Brooks family in Central Saanich since the mid 1950's.  First in strawberries and then 20 acres of loganberries.  They planted our first vines in 2004 and focus on crisp, dry, aromatic white wines and rosé, and lightly barrel aged, fruit forward reds.

Its a true small family winery making wines beyond expectations.

The View

2287 Ward St
Kelowna BC

In 2006, the family’s beloved old packinghouse built by Great Granddad Ward in 1922 was transformed into a winery and cidery. Sucess has followed

Under winemaker Kristy French they produce excellent wines and cider.

The View Winery is an award-winning, estate winery with an authentic vintage vibe.

Awarded best cider at All Canadians

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Therapy Vineyards

940 Lower Debeck Rd
Naramata BC

A very skilled winemaker named Bradley Cooper has joined the winemaking team at Theraphy. He will work along side Noah Johnston. Bradley wears the title Director of Winemaking and Sales.

Noah is the son of co-owner Aquiline Johnson. He previously worked with Bradley for three years. He also worked four harvest with Jacq Kemp.

 

Better watch for Therapy in 2024.

 

Time Family of Wines

361 Martin Street

Penticton, British Columbia

Winemaker Lynzee Schatzis on fire. The wines she is producing are amazing!

The winery was originally founded by Harry McWatters. Ron and Shelly Mayert purchased the winery along with the Evolve Cellars brand and the McWatters Collection July1 2020. T

Evolve Cellars Effervescence, Chronos Rosé   and Chronos Chardonnay  all won double gold at the All Canadians.

TIME Family of Wines’ Penticton location is gearing up to reveal its stunning new Chronos Tasting Room, as well as the launch of OROLO, a new restaurant and cocktail bar option for Penticton – both scheduled to open Spring 2023

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Township7

1450 McMillian ave
Penticton

21152 16th Ave
Langley BC

2023 was the year that Township 7 reestablished them self as a top performing winery in British Columbia, They have a top notch winemaker in Mary McDermott.

Mary has worked at three prominent Ontario wineries Trius,Thirty Bench and Peller Estates. Her experience alone makes Township 7 a winery to watch in 2024.

When the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh toured Eastern Canada in June and July, they were served, among other things, a 2007 chardonnay from Township 7.

Van Westen Vineyards

2800A Aikins Loop
Naramata, BC
V0H 1N0

It is all about the skills of the winemaker Robert Van Westen.

In 2022 Rob received 8 medals from the National Wine Awards.

His Viognier is among the best produced in the Okanagan.

His red blends are also very popular.

Watch for Van Westen Wines!

Vanessa Vineyards

 

1090 Highway 3,
Cawston, BC V0X 1C3

Vanessa is owned by two Vancouver businessmen: real estate developer Suki Sekhon and retired stock broker John Welson.

They purchased the land in 2006. The vineyard sits on a hillside above Highway 3, south of Cawston. It is almost diagonally across the highway from the Seven Stones Winery. Vanessa Vineyard's grapes are cultivated on 75 acres of sloping, well drained, rocky terrain. The vines grow in rows of rocks, absorbing the day heat and imparting that warmth during the cooler nights.

Vintner Howard Soon is producing award-winning wines here

2014 Meritage – Gold – Intervin International Wine Awards 2018
2014 Meritage – Double Gold – Wine Press Northwest Platinum Competition 2019

2018 Syrah – Double Gold – All Canadian Wine Championship 2021
2016 Syrah – Silver – BC Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards 2020

And the list goes on!

Wesbert Winery Ltd., BC    

1465 Naramata Rd
Penticton

The Joubert family, originally from South Africa, founded Wesbert Winery in 2019 and garnered an instant reputation for the warm hospitality South Africans are known for.

Situated on the famous Naramata Road outside Penticton, British Columbia, Wesbert Winery is home to a working vineyard cultivating five varietals of grapes to produce its wines. 

Best red at the All Canadian Championships 2022 their 2020 Syrah

Wild Goose Winery

2145 Sun Vally Way
Okanagan Falls

In July of 2021, the Wyse family of Burrowing Owl Vineyards proudly announced their acquisition of the tremendously popular Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery. Wild goose continues to produce some of BC's best wines. You definitely want to keep an eye on them.

 

All Canadian Wine Championships – June 2023

Best White Wine of the Year – Double Gold – 2022 Gewürztraminer

Best Red Wine of the Year – Double Gold – 2021 Pinot Noir

Gold – 2020 Cabernet Merlot

Silver – 2022 Pinot Gris

BC Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards – three medals.

 

    Brickers Cider

6642 Norwest Bay Road
Sechelt BC

The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. Here is where 3 guys Nick, Morgan, Bronson, Russell, and a lady Chris, started their cider house. Anne Bricker was Chris' mother and Morgan, Bronson and Russell's grandmother.

Nick Farrer is the founder and cider master. Russell Moore founder and head cider maker

Their ciders are growing in populrity every year.

    

Crossmount Cider Company

30 Glen Road,
Crossmount, SK 

Crossmount is a small village just south of Saskatoon. The Crossmount Cider Company was incorporated in 2014. The first apple tree saplings were planted this same year and the cider press, washers and fermentation tanks were ordered. Three varieties of Crossmount Cider Company’s signature blend were launched in spring of 2016. These were Flatlander Gold, Flatlander Dry and Flatlander Crisp. By summer, a fourth blend, called Citri-Hopped, was added and this was followed by a fifth blend, named Cider & Black, in early 2017.

The  orchard is comprised of 1500 trees with apple varieties bred on the prairies.

They are the largest cidery on the Prairies

 

Festina Lente Estate Winery Ltd.

21113 16th Avenue
Langley BC, V2Z 1K3

An amazing cellar of really good meads!

Located in the beautiful countryside of Langley township ( horse country) near the USA boarder. The meadery is owned by Teresa Townsley and Bill Townsley

As beekeepers and winemakers, it was a natural fit to explore the lost tradition of Mead or Honey Wines. Of course, over the years, tastes change and we have developed a drier and more sophisticated honey wine that can be appreciated for many years. Honey wine is the white wine that ages like a red, so white wine drinkers can now command room in the most refined cellars and enjoy the depth and breadth of ever changing flavours over time.

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Wards Hard Cider

2287 Ward Rd
Kelowna, BC
V1W 4R5

 

This is the cider house that made me realize how good cideries can be.

Great Granddad Ward emigrated from England to Canada in the early 1900’s and moved onto our family orchard in 1918. In 1922 Wards Packinghouse was built and became the main packing facility for neighboring Southeast Kelowna orchardists.

In the 1970’s, grandsons Ted and Chris Turton took over ownership and management of the property and continued growing premium pears, cherries and dessert apples as well as vitis vinifera grapes.

Later, under Chris’s lead, an apple belt-press was installed into the old packinghouse and the framework for Wards Cider was laid. In 2006 his daughter Jennifer Turton-Molgat joined the company and became involved in developing the family estate into a winery and cidery.

Awarded best cider at All Canadians

Ve oh Lay

5616 Simpson Road
Summerland, BC

I opened a bottle of Ve Oh Lay Acres Appeachiation 2022 and was blown away by the flavours of this wine.

Ve Oh Lay Acres is an 11 acre farm, kitchen and winery located in Summerland, BC. Owner Laurent co-owner has wine making in his blood. He can trace his families begining in the wine industry back to 1886 when Brothers Pallade and Simon Violet in Thuir, France develop an apéritif wine known as Byrrh..

Watch for this new winery!