Intown: Kelowna Attractions - wineries
Here is a listing of wineries and vineyards in and around Kelowna. Westbank is on the west shore of Okanagan Lake, just across from Kelowna.
Calona Vineyards 1125 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2K6 (250) 762-9144 or 1-800-663-5086 Fax: (250) 762-2999 Winemaker: Howard Soon Established in 1932, Calona Vineyards has the distinction of being BC's original winery. Nestled between historic Knox Mountain and Kelowna's trendy downtown area, the Calona winery is closely located to one of the City's most picturesque hiking areas and is walking distance from the finest downtown hotels, restaurants and shops. The Calona Vineyards is consistently a winner of provincial, national and international awards. 31 medals in 1997 including: International Wines and Spirits Competition in London, England Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 days a week, year round. Tours: available daily (call for details)
5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7R3 (250) 764-8866 Fax: (250) 764-2603 Winemaker: Thomas DiBello The family owned & operated CedarCreek vineyard slopes steeply toward Okanagan Lake 12 km southwest of Kelowna, is in the historic Mission district where commercial viticulture began in the late 1920s. CedarCreek was named Canada's winery of the year at the 2002 Canadian Wine Awards competition and now produces over 30,000 cases of premium wines each year. Restaurant on premises: Vineyard Terrace Restaurant Hours: May - October 10am - 6pm Daily; Tours at 11am, 1 & 3pm Nov - March 11am - 5pm Daily; Group tours available by appointment only; May - September: 11:30am - 3:30pm Daily Gray Monk Estate Winery 1055 Camp Road Okanagan Centre, BC, V4V 2H4 (250) 766-3168 or1-800-663-4205 Fax: (250) 766-3390 Winemaker: George Heiss Jr. Located just north of Kelowna on over fifty acres of lush vineyards overlooking Lake Okanagan, Gray Monk was established in 1972 by George and Trudy Heiss. Today, they produce some of the world's finest wines and the winery features a wine and gift shop, restaurant, tours and spectacular views of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Hours: 10am-5pm daily; Tours: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm on the hour House of Rose 2270 Garner Road, RR#5, Kelowna, BC, V1X 4K4 (250) 765-0802 Fax: (250) 765-0802 Winemaker: Vern Rose Owned and operated by the Rose family. First crush 1992 - 1,200 gallons. Production 1998 - 10,000 gallons. Award-winning wines at affordable prices. Most wine aged two or more years. All wine produced at House of Rose home farm. Hours: April 1 to October 31 10am-6pm daily; November 1 to March 30 10am to 5pm daily; Closed Christmas and Boxing Day Little Straw Vineyards Estate Winery 2815 Ourtoland Road Kelowna BC V1Z 2H7 (250) 769-0404 Fax:(250) 763-8168 Welcome to Little Straw Vineyards, a family-owned winery established in 1996. Our winemaker, Peter Slamka, is known for his exceptional Pinot Noirs and for producing the only Auxerrois Icewine in Canada. The majority of grapes we use come from our own vineyards situated on the lower slopes of Mount Boucherie near Kelowna, British Columbia. We produce a complete range of wines with something to suit most every taste. Feel free to browse in our wine shop to find a wine that will satisfy you. Nestled at the foot of Mount Boucherie in Lakeview Heights, just a few minutes from Kelowna's downtown, Little Straw Vineyards offers a panoramic view of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding orchards. Hours: April-October 10am-5:30pm. Daily; November-March: By appointment. Tours by appointment during regular season. Mission Hill Winery 1730 Mission Hill Road, Westbank, BC, V4T 2E4 (250) 768-7611 Fax: (250) 768-2044 Winemaker: John Simes Located high on a stunning hillside across Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, vistors can take tours and taste the wines. Mission Hill Family Estate has vineyards in four main growing regions throughout the Okanagan Valley, beginning on the Canada-U.S. border. Each has its own combination of soils, microclimate and suitability to specific grape varietals. Hours: Winter 10am-5pm; Summer 9am-7pm Mount Boucherie Estate Winery 829 Douglas Road Kelowna(Westbank) BC V1Z 1N9 (250) 769-8803 fax: (250) 769-9330 Winemaker: Dr. Alan Marks Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery is BC's newest estate winery and has a 14,000 sq. ft. facility for processing, fermentation and bottling. A long time dream of owner and president Sarwan Giddan and family. Hours: Summer daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Winter daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm Pinot Reach Cellars 1670 Dehart Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4N6 (250) 764-0078 Fax: (250) 764-0771 Winemaker: Sue Dulik and Roger Wong Pinot Reach Cellars is located on one of the Okanagan Valley's oldest vineyards. The Vineyard has been owned and farmed by the Dulik family for over 60 years. We believe grape growing and winemaking is an art. Quails' Gate Estate Winery Winemaker: Ashley Hooper 3303 Boucherie Road, Westbank, BC V1Z 2H3 (250) 769-4451 fax: (250) 769-3451 In 1990, after years of planting and experimenting, longtime Okanagan Valley resident Dick Stewart and his son Ben opened Quails' Gate Estate Winery to pursue a shared passion for pinot noir and other quality wines. Tour cost $5.00 per person (no charge for ages 18 and under). Tours take approximately 45 minutes and include a history of the Okanagan Valley, a stroll through our vineyards, a visit to production facilities and end with a tasting session. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more Hours: Winter - 10am-5pm; May, June, Sept and Oct - 9am-6pm; July and August - 9am-7pm. Tours available during peak season Raven Ridge Cidery Co. Ltd. 3002 Dunster Rd East Kelowna, BC V1W 4A6 (250) 763-1091 fax: (250) 763-1080 Sandhill 1125 Richter Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K6 (250) 762-9144 fax: (250) 762-2999 Hours: Spring Through Fall 9:00-6:; Fall only: Sundays 9; Winter: 9-5 daily; (Jan thru March). Tours: available daily (call for details) Slamka Cellars 2742 Cordova Way, Lakeview Heights, Kelowna, BC, V1Z 2N3 (250) 769-0404 Winemaker: Peter Slamka St. Hubertus Estate Winery 5225 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Z 2H3 (250) 764-7888 or 1-800-989-WINE Fax: (250) 764-0499 Winemaker: Christine Leroux-Robert The winery is located 11 Km south of downtown, in the heart of the Kelowna Mission. Situated on 77 acres and bordered by wilderness, with a commanding view of the lake, St. Hubertus is an excellent place to enjoy the views or picnic on one of the many tables scattered throughout the grounds. Hours: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm daily; Winter: Nov-Apr - call for opening times. Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7R3 (250) 764-8000 or 1-800-667-3538 Fax: (250) 764-2598 Winemaker: Bruce Ewert The Summerhill Pyramid Vineyard comprises over 65 acres of which approximately 45 are planted. Summerhill is a Certified Organic Vineyard using no herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers in the soil. The organically grown grape varieties include; Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Ehrenfelser and Pinot Meunier. They are flourishing here in the northernmost desert viticulture region of the world. Hours: winter hours: 10 am to 6 pm; summer hours: 10 am to 9 pm. Tours: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 4:00 pm Wild Horse Canyon 1730 Mission Hill Road Westbank, BC V4T 2E4 (250) 768-6448 fax: (250) 768-2267 Hours: Winter 10am-5pm; Summer 9am-7pm Here are other wineries in the Okanagan
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