Back for our yearly pitstop to Rollingdale Winery to see what's new…read more Tastings are $8.70/person, non-refundable for 5 pours but you can choose from a dozen wines. They were kind enough to open up their new sparkling bottle. - 2022 Flirty 3 - equal blends of gewurtz, pinot gris and riesling. Bought a bottle ($20.99). - 2021 La gauche - smoky but smooth. This was our favourite of the three reds we tried. - 2021 Cabernet franc - 2020 La droite - 2018 Late harvest viognier - not too sweet, good mouth feel. - Blanc de blanc - first time they've made a sparkling pinot blanc. Excellent bubbly. We bought a bottle ($37.99). Too bad they didn't have their blanc de merlot bottled yet.

Been back to Rollingdale Winery three years in a row…read more Tastings are $10.00/person for 5 pours but the fee is no longer waived with a bottle purchase. We shared a tasting. Our pourer (Chantal) was very friendly and informative. - 2022 Akina rosé - marechal foch grapes. Rosé was supposed to be dry, didn't taste so. - 2021 Riesling - smooth, velvety texture on the mouth. Not too sweet. Bought a bottle ($28.61) for home. - 2022 The flirty 3 - blend of three whites. Sweetest of the whites we tried. - 2018 Merlot - light on tannins, a touch smoky. - 2020 Cabernet franc - bolder flavour, but more tannins. Still one of my favourite organic wineries.

Playful, imaginative and excellent wine!…read more Perhaps my favorite of all the wineries in Kelowna, that Hatch is doing something different. Meandering off the main road and down their unpaved driveway, you are greeted by vines overlooking the lake and a sprawling outdoor patio with fantastical art on display. The interior tasting room is casual, a vaulted wooden structure with a library of wine bottles on display. We were instantly greeted and given a cozy corner (6 ft+ from other patrons, appreciate their safety precautions!) to enjoy our tasting. Visiting from California, it was fun to try wines typical to the Okanagan. I especially enjoyed how light and nuanced the Merlots are, since CA Merlots tend to leave me feeling punched in the face. We ended up purchasing a 2017 bottle of The Greatest Love of Mal to bring home. It was divine, with a taste that danced between chocolate covered cherries and a subtle licorice finish... I can easily (and did), keep sipping until the bottle disappears!

Loved everything.. Except the wines. Ambience was great, old barn converted to tasting room. Cool…read morefunky old west style decor. Nice patio. Service was great, friendly staff. The wines, I was just so so. They kind of seem to do less mainstream wines. I applaud the idea but just wasn't impressed by any of them enough to take any home.

Excellent food , wine , view and service! Not much to be desired for a great evening out!read more

A memorable wine tasting! We recently joined the wine club as we love QG wines and were happy to…read morebring out of town guests and our adult children for a tasting Thanksgiving weekend. Our host was warm and incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the winery's products. Pours were generous and varied. This was the first tasting for one couple in our party and they came away raving about the experience. Thank you for a most enjoyable afternoon.

The estate is gorgeous, on a hill overlooking Lake Okanagan. We dined with some great views on this…read moretrip, but this one beat them all. The food was also, complex, delicate, and thoughtful, accompanied by flexible wine pairings, which gave us an opportunity to test five of their wines, all terrific. The server here was also terrific, and saved us a trip to the tasting room by letting us sign up for the wine club right there. It's very flexible, just asking for three purchases a year, so we made the first right then, and I selected wines for a case that she even carried to our car.

This might be the best view for a dinner date in all of Kelowna. My partner and I made sure to come…read moreslightly earlier to explore the grounds and we were quite awestruck - almost felt like we were in Europe! The dinner itself was just great. My biggest fumble was not taking a picture of the tomato tart that was honestly the highlight of the entire meal. Major kudos to the team behind this dish. We didn't go for the Chef's Tasting menu but were perfectly content with the Terrace Dining menu. Service was impeccable and we felt extremely welcomed. Only downside to the experience was the fact that the wines weren't that amazing. Mostly because of the deep freeze that forced wineries to import from elsewhere. Ice wine from Mission Hill is still amazing. Still, the food, service, and ambience made up for this small hiccup! Will most definitely be back and Mission Hill will be our go-to recommendation spot for our friends!

This winery specializes in wines with a dry mouthfeel and aftertaste. Nearly all their…read moreselections--both white and red--lean dry, including Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. If you love dry wines, this is definitely the place for you! The sales associate/pourer had a great sense of humor and shared a wealth of knowledge about the wines, covering everything from geography and history to food pairings and even wine trends. He truly knows his stuff and represents the winery well. Everything I tried was on the drier side. While I typically don't prefer dry wines, I still found them enjoyable. Beyond the wine, the winery itself is a stunning architectural gem. The building's unique design, with its aged and seemingly "falling" pieces, gives it the feel of a hidden kingdom or lost city. Inside, the dark walls contrast beautifully with a red-and-gold ceiling, reflecting the intricate bottle designs they've created. A breathtaking 17-foot-high ceiling features a striking piece of artwork, making the whole atmosphere feel so French. I originally stopped by as part of my wine-tasting journey and wasn't planning to try anything here due to a long day. But I decided to go for it, and I'm so glad I did--definitely no regrets! At first, I had a private VIP tasting, but soon after, a wine tour group arrived, making the experience even livelier as I got to drink with new friends. This winery is a must-visit for tour groups, but if you want a more relaxed experience, walk-ins are welcome. However, reservations are recommended during the summer season.

Love the look of crown and thieves! The feel is so unique here that it feels like you've been…read moretransported to a different place! Highly recommend coming early though because the wine tours can make it busy and hard to get a spot!

Soooo many bachelorette parties were there when we visited but the staff were still really…read moreattentive during our tasting. I love that we got to choose between a few options even though the tasting menu was "set"

Our second winery stop was at Volcanic Hills Estate Winery. It's just down the street from Beaumont…read moreFamily Estate Winery. Wine tastings are complimentary but they limit you to four pours per person. Bottles are in the $15.90 to 43.39 range. We were a large group so we split our group in half. We were four so should have had 16 total tastings to try. Instead, the pourer only let us try 13 out of 14 on the list. Super lame that we didn't get to try the 2014 Eruption. Interestingly, the other half of our group got to try 6 samples each. So I have no idea what was the issue with that guy. Whites - 2016 Bubbly gewurztraminer - 2017 Rose - 2016 Magma white - 2016 Viognier - 2013 Reserve chardonnay - 2016 Lava white blend - this was the only white I liked. A blend of 6 different whites. Reds - 2015 Pinot noir - 2013 Merlot - 2014 Syrah - 2015 Magma red - the only red that was decent. Another blend of 5 reds. Icewines - 2016 Gewurztraminer late harvest - this was incredibly sweet. - 2015 Pinot noir icewine - not sure how but it was even more sweet than the gewurztraminer. - 2014 Riesling icewine - only icewine that was balanced. Wasn't impressed much with the wines or the service here.

Our first winery stop of the afternoon was at Black Swift Vineyards. They're run by the same…read moregroup/owner (The Hatch, Crown & Thieves and Truck 59 Ciderhouse). We dropped in on a Thursday afternoon (around 4:15pm). There's the option to either sit/stand inside or else there's roughly a dozen outdoor picnic tables. We opted for the latter. Nice touch that there's umbrellas for all the tables out in the sun. Tasting fee is $15.00/person but is waived with a bottle purchase. Tasting includes 5 samples but our friendly hostess threw in an extra pour. - 2018 Long road riesling - found this light. Supposed to taste lychee notes but didn't detect any of that. - 2019 Black Swift pinot blanc - a little more full bodied. Tasted like a Granny Smith apple. - 2020 Frenzy rosé - not too sweet. Tastes like strawberry rhubarb and smelled reminiscent of Swedish berries. - 2017 Monarch cab-merlot - this one is aged in oak barrels. Notes of raspberry, smoke and ash at the end. - 2017 Syrah - this one was B's favourite. Good mouth feel, fruity and very smooth. More complex than the 2018. We bought a bottle ($29.99) for home. - 2018 Syrah - tasted a little more fruitier on the palate. Good variety/selection of wines, beautiful scenery and friendly staff. Would come back to BSV.

Visiting Kelowna, and I found Black Swift winery since they stay open until 6pm (other nearby…read morewineries closed at 5pm). What a gem!! $15 tastings, and Riley was a pleasure, he explained all the wines to me, great experience.

As always an amazing experience at Frind for their happy hour dome dining…read more The domes are so warm and a beautiful way to enjoy outdoor dining in a gorgeous setting. The food, as always, was delicious. The wings were perfectly cooked, Cajun fries had great flavour, beer cheese was delicious and creamy and the beef sliders hit the spot. The wine is an excellent value as they do not mark it up, which is what keeps people coming back. Service is always friendly with great recommendations and warm smiles. I can't wait to go back (in fact, I have already made another reservation!)

This is one of my favorite wineries to visit in the Okanagan region. The wine tasting experience is…read moreenjoyable, especially for beginners, though wine experts or serious wine enthusiasts may find it a bit basic. The tasting staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and do a great job explaining their wines. It's also a great place to spend time with friends and family. That said, I enjoy the restaurant experience here even more. The outdoor seating offers beautiful views and is a wonderful spot to relax with a bottle of wine and good company. While the food isn't the main highlight, it's nice to have dining options while enjoying the scenery. Families will especially appreciate the setup. Kids can play in the beach area, and you can also grab food from the café and have a casual picnic on the grounds. I personally preferred their red wine selection and had a lovely afternoon here with my family. If you're visiting the Okanagan with family, this estate offers one of the best overall experiences in the area, with great views, plenty of space to relax, dining options, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Off the Grid Organic Winery is such a cute spot in West Kelowna. The drive across the bridge can be…read morea bit of a nightmare depending on traffic, but once you're there, the beautiful lake views make up for it. They have goats and chickens, which is fun if you're visiting with kids, plus a food truck with poutine, charcuterie, and other options. There are chicken fingers and fries for kids, but not much else for them food-wise. A really pretty, relaxed spot to enjoy some wine, take in the views, and hang out for a while. Definitely worth a stop!

Loved the yoga outside on the grass with the views!…read more My kid loved the animals! I'm not a wine drinker, but always a hit when I gift a bottle.