COVID #42 One of…read morethese days I'll remember to bring my ID. I do hate it when they think I'm 18. Friendly staff, automated gate if the tasting room is not open. They'll still sell to you regardless. Located at the top of a hill. Something like Mission Hills Estate Winery in Kelowna, if you've ever been there,but not as eleborate and large. Two spirits purchased. see my pics. Worth a visit. Definitely.

Although this place is a little hard to find, it is worth the trip. We came here after the Butchart…read moreGardens and it was a great find. For $5 you get a flight of 3 wines. Each wine has its own distinct flavors and the owner is great and will tell you an interesting story behind all of them. I'm not a huge wine drinker but all of the wines I tried here made me want to be. The only downside we experienced was that we came at a time where they did not have any food. Cheese and fruit would have been a great accompaniment to the wine! I would definitely recommend coming but make sure you are coming when they have food as well!

Just had the best dessert ever at Category12 Bistro and Brewery…read more Crunch and Much is an amazing brownie dessert with vanilla ice cream, white bark chocolate chunks and caramel sauce made with their own Coconut Porter beer. Chef Ali, you have turned me into a dessert lover!

The restaurant ambiance and service was great. I felt the food was overpriced for what we received…read moreand wasn't exceptionally great. In comparison to other things, I don't think I would go back for food. Maybe for beer it's a better place, but as a restaurant i think they could grow and provide better food offerings.

So glad to have discovered McBarleys after moving from the mainland. We take in apples and…read moreMcBarleys makes delicious apple wine and cider, customized to our taste. Their wine tasting night is a must attend!

Friendly staff, great beer - consistently wonderful product. They are busy - that's how they keep…read moreprices down. We're lucky to have them in the Valley!

Hubby loves this place so much that he had our tour guide turn around to go back so he can buy…read moreanother bottle. This is such a quaint and cute distillery. The staff were so nice. We picked up 3 bottles. Hopefully they will be able to export soon

The gin was amazing, and the vodka was as good as it gets. Brennan was a lot of fun to talk to…read moreabout the distilling process. A great stop in Duncan!

It's new and NOT to be missed! I was astonished by the lack over reviews for this standout cider…read morehouse. I've been on a self-guided craft cidery tour of Victoria Island and the quality of the cider here is second to none. And the atmosphere is classy modern-farmhouse if you are collecting Instagram pics! They won the People's Choice cider festival award for a reason! The owner was on site and very friendly. She explained the apple cultivars are all old-world imports, and you can absolutely taste that in the flavor bouquet. None of the usual flavor gimmicks here! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and encouraged me to try the lavender, (normally I'd not bother with flavors) an it was fantastic-- inviting and crisp on the nose and pallet. After that taste, I dove into a quince and a hopped semisweet, and was blown away the complexity. All selections had beautiful clarity and a mellow butter smoothness and full bodied viscosity. Of note, even on a busy holiday weekend there was plenty of room and very fast service--unlike some of the more touristy spots. Families, doggos, couples and groups all had space and privacy to laugh and enjoy themselves. Don't hesitate. Go now!

We were out for a drive looking for a unique spot to stop for a nice beverage....voila...wow, did…read morethis place impress. We will be back for sure. Great venue, cider was outstanding! Ended up leaving with a few bottles for the fridge at home.

Located about an hour from Victoria. We were on an excursion with a group of about 18 from our…read morecruise ship. Tried 3 whites, a Rose, 2 reds and a Port. Liked the Chardonnay and all of the reds. The property is very cool. We were outside on the patio overlooking a pond and the vineyards. Didn't try any food. Service was great with very friendly and knowledgeable employees.

This place was so beautiful and the wine was beyond delicious…read more We visited in October so the air was crisp and the leaves on the property beautiful. Staff were lovely. They were friendly and we lucked out having the Lorin lead our tasting. He is so knowledgeable and makes a delicious wine. The grape varietals are amazing. It's wine like you've never had before. I can't wait for them to be able to ship to the States. Most of our wine made it over the border. We only lost 3 in transit which is a bummer. Definitely will come back whenever we are in Victoria again. This is a definite must stop!!

Came for the bubbles and stayed for the views…read more Church and State Winery is a gorgeous spot specializing in sparkling flights, with plenty more to enjoy on their full lunch menu. You can choose between a sparkling flight or red flight from their sister location in the Okanagan. I ordered the bison burger with fries, and while the burger was solid, the fries were standout--crispy, golden perfection! The views from the deck overlooking the vineyards make it an ideal place to linger over a glass (or two)! A great addition to a day spent touring the Butchart and the Butterfly Gardens :)

Service was fine. Wine was so bad we reconsidered our entire wine themed trip. $20 for a generous…read moretasting...of awful wine. Sparking rose- has a distinct aftertaste of welches grape juice Roussanne- spells like soap, initially tastes citrus then fades to nothing. Coates the tongue like soap as well Syrah- red water that hits the back of the throat Petit Verdot-don't bother Husband had a different flight and it was just as bad.

Quality, refined, dynamic spirits in the middle of the woods on Salt Spring Island…read more We pulled up, looked at the random trucks and equipment scattering the parking area, and thought, "well this actually DOES look like a place for a moonshine still!" We entered the building and were greeted by the warm, friendly owner. He graciously and patiently explained all his creations to us. All of the spirits are honey based, no grain. Moonshine, Apple spiced shine, Vodka, and Gin. We fell in love with the gin and took a bottle home. It has a wonderful but subtle blend of botanicals. Delicious. A sip-on-its-own gin.

Very cool place and lovely drinks. The moonshine is fun albeit strong…read more Worth a visit for sure- get the gin!