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Winery Reviews

JoieFarm Wines

May 31, 2010

With a strong focus on producing incredibly aromatic white and rose wines, JoieFarm is undoubtedly one of my all time favorite producers in the Okanagan Winery. They currently do not have a tasting bar or retail store in their Naramata facility, and their total grape growing property currently only sits at 5 acres. Getting your [...]

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Stoneboat Vineyards

May 30, 2007

Stoneboat Vineyards thankfully still remains one of the best kept secrets in the Okanagan Valley. This small, family run vineyard and winery offers some of the best Pinots in the valley and the guest experience is unmatched. Located just a few minutes south of Oliver, nestled off of the famed Black Sage road, Stoneboat is [...]

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Wild Goose Winery

May 30, 2007

The Wild Goose Winery, established by the Kruger Family, sits on 10 acres of rolling hills just South of Okanagan Falls. First planted in 1983, the Wild Goose vineyards were not used for the Krugers’ own wines until 1990. Since then, the winery has gained significant attention for its well-crafted Germanic. It has expanded its [...]

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Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery

May 30, 2007

Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery has been a fixture on the western side of the Okanagan Valley since its opening in 1995 (to this date, I can remember vividly the salmon-stuffed grape leaves served at the opening reception). The winery building is stately, with a well-lit exterior, so it is visible from a distance both night [...]

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Summerhill Winery

May 30, 2007

At Summerhill, tradition meets the mystical to create a winery experience that is somewhat out of the ordinary. Visitors may try some of Summerhill’s many wines in the wine shop before heading out on one of the many tours that are conducted throughout the day. The winery also features Sunset Bistro, a restaurant at the [...]

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Stag’s Hollow Winery

May 30, 2007

Just down the street from Wild Goose Vineyards is Stag’s Hollow Winery. Calgary natives Larry Gerelus and Linda Pruegger, who were enchanted with the Okanagan Valley early on, founded it just over 10 years ago. The winery is quaint, and produces smaller quantities of each variety (under 2000 cases), focusing on quality over volume. Tastings: [...]

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Silver Sage Winery

May 30, 2007

Silver Sage Winery is located in a monstrous house along the old Okanagan river channel. The winery exterior is almost park-like, with manicured lawns, flowerbeds and willow trees along the riverbank. A regal iron gate marks the entrance to the facility’s long drive. There is also an outdoor patio and gazebo where visitors can relax. [...]

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Noble Ridge Winery

May 30, 2007

This two-week old winery (as of mid-May) still smells new -not enough to boggle your senses when tasting, however. Noble Ridge Winery sits, fittingly, atop a ridge that runs east-west, with slopes to the north and south. The tasting room features a fantastic view of Vaseaux lake and the valley beyond. The wine shop is [...]

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Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards

May 30, 2007

Formerly LaCompte Estate Winery, Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards sits atop Hawthorne Mountain, and from a distance it almost looks as though the rows of plants could slide right off of it. This is one of the highest altitude wineries in Canada and is more of a destination winery as it requires a bit of a deviation [...]

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Golden Mile Cellars

May 30, 2007

Golden Mile Cellars was purchased by Mick and Pam Luckhurst of Vancouver Island in 2003. The unique castle winery sits high up on the Western slopes of the South Okanagan, and has a pleasant view of the valley below. Visitors are encouraged to take a seat at the picnic tables in front of the winery [...]

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