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Guide To Kelowna Wineries
There are over 26 Kelowna wineries not counting those located in West Kelowna. There are wine trails all throughout this beautiful region taking you to vineyards and wineries up into the rolling hills, along the lake shore, up to lake country and on ...
Discover The Okanagan Falls Wine Region
Discover the beautiful and diverse wine region of Okanagan Falls in British Columbia, Canada
Discover Penticton & the Naramata Bench
The Penticton and Naramata Bench wine region sits along the eastern edge of Okanagan Lake, where light, heat, and water shape everything they touch. Vineyards cling to sun warmed slopes, drawing character from ancient soils and cooling lake air. Here, wines speak clearly of place, from elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to vibrant Riesling and expressive aromatics. The Naramata Bench invites exploration through small, family run wineries and thoughtful tastings, while Penticton adds energy with beaches, food, and community. It is a region defined by balance, beauty, and a quiet confidence that lingers long after the last sip.
Visiting the Sunny South Okanagan
The South Okanagan wine region stretches through a landscape shaped by desert hills, wide skies, and long, luminous days. This is British Columbia’s warmest wine growing area, where vines thrive in sandy soils and intense summer heat tempered by cool evenings. The wines are generous and sun driven, with expressive Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and vibrant rosés leading the way. Small towns and rural roads connect a mix of pioneering estates and family run wineries, inviting a slower pace of discovery. The South Okanagan carries a sense of openness and authenticity, where place, people, and wine feel deeply intertwined.
Bottega Wine Studio: Small Lot Wines From the Heart of the Similkameen Valley
Visit Bottega Wine Studio in Cawston, BC — three distinct labels from winemaker Daniel Bontorin, including the celebrated Seven Directions rosé. One of the Similkameen Valley's most compelling boutique wineries.
Observatory Wines: Small Lot Wines With One of the Best Views in the Okanagan
Discover Observatory Wines in Summerland, BC — winemaker Blair Gillingham's boutique estate above Okanagan Lake. Grüner Veltliner, bold reds, and one of the best views in BC wine country.
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Welcome to the NEW Okanaganwines.ca
We've given the site a major facelift and added some great new features to help you find the best Okanagan wineries and Okanagan wine events so you can enjoy the best of what this spectacular region of British Columbia has to offer. Here's a quick ru...
The Similkameen Valley - Discovered By The World!?
BC's Similkameen Valley has often played second fiddle to the bigger and more established Okanagan Valley. Now, it's time to shine! A recent article from Decanter Magazine called the Similkameen one of Canada's best kept secrets and showered praise o...
Okanagan Wineries Fear 50% Less Wine in 2023!
There was a week long cold snap in December 2022, just before Christmas. Parts of the Okanagan saw temperatures dip below -22 C for a few days at a time. This is very challenging to wineries, because many grape vine buds just can't handle the cold. I...
Wineries In West Kelowna (Westbank)
Discover the wineries of West Kelowna, a unique, volcanic terroir in British Columbia
Okanagan Winemaker Knighted For Her Extensive Accomplishments!
Winemaker Severine Pinte in the vineyard Consul General Of France Chooses Okanagan Winemaker For Top Award: On June 9th, 2023, winemaker, Severine Pinte, was knighted with an Order of Agricultural Merit by the Consul General of France. The decisions ...
Exploring the Similkameen Valley
The Similkameen Valley reveals itself quietly, a rugged corridor of rolling hills, river bends, and open grasslands. One of Canada’s oldest wine regions, it carries a deep agricultural history shaped by wind, sun, and mineral rich soils. The climate is both warm and restless, allowing grapes to develop intensity while retaining freshness. Wines here feel grounded and expressive, from structured reds to vivid whites with a wild edge. Wineries are small, independent, and deeply connected to the land, offering an experience that feels personal and unpolished. The Similkameen is defined by honesty, resilience, and a strong sense of place.