Back for our annual visit to Dominion Cider. Tastings are still $5.00 waived with purchase; magic…read morehour, three experimental flavours and two apple sodas. Their sodas (plum & sage, ginger & peach, lavender & vanilla, cucumber & lime) were refreshing. Bought several experimental series bottles; once and future (perry with quince), times like these (cider with sauv blanc and apricot) and bright young things (perry with crab apples) along with halcyon days with rhubarb ($6.25) and a 4-pack apple sodas ($20.00).

Always a good time when we stop into Dominion Cider to see what's new…read more Tastings are now charged (for 4 pours) but the fee is waived with purchase. Our pourer was super friendly and bubbly. We were given two bonus pours of their experiments series. Bottles are $20.00 and a 4-pack is $24.00 (tax included). - April in Paris - winesap single variety. - Nom de plume - off dry, plum was very subtle. - All that glitters - tang of nectarine comes through and smelled heavenly. We bought a bottle ($20.00) for home). - Hope springs eternal - peaches, smoother than the nectarine. - Times like these - kveik fermented cider. A beer cider hybrid. - Castles in the sky - super delicious. They use grapes from Lightning Rock. We also bought a bottle ($20.00). Definitely check them out if you're a fan of craft ciders.

There's a deer-proof fence leading to the winery, one that detects your presence and opens to…read morewelcome you, and that affirmative reception begins one of the best visits of our wine trip. My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited sixty wineries. You can follow our various locations with this disclaimer. That's sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired. This is not to say that there's an alpine coaster or complimentary back rubs or anything. It's just a purified wine-lovers experience. Firstly, there's that gate, one of only two places we've been to boasting one, and yes, that minute detail helps. Cars approach the rustic cottage, fringed by vineyards, gardens, and picnic tables. Being on a hill, the view is incredible. Within, we found a comfortable if cramped wine tasting area with décor following the theme reflective of the roaring twenties / Jazz age, basically enjoying the decadent elements of The Great Gatsby without the annoyance of actually reading that dreadful novel. And it probably has the best-looking bathroom on our trip...yes, I just said that. Trust me; you'll agree with me when you see it. The ultimate point regarding the success of Kraze Legz, more than anything aesthetically about the location, is that the wines are amazing...according to my girlfriend. I admit it's not my favorite, but I also admit being in the extreme minority. My girlfriend and our best friends all adore both Kraze Legz and Skaha wines (by the same winery), so much so that we are on the wine subscription now. The staff is pleasant and I loved the fact you must drive through a housing division to get to it. Yes, if you like drinking wine, Kraze Legz is a destination spot. It's out of the way, but worth the diversion.

This is a fun little winery a short drive off the highway. It's 1920's speakeasy themed with a nice…read morepatio area overlooking their vineyard and the valley. The wines are excellent and each comes with a little 1920's dance history with each sip. You can give the Lindy Hop a try or take the easy route for a Cakewalk. Because it's a smaller vineyard there isn't a vast choice of wines, but what they. Do, they do well. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

First off, there's a $5 tasting fee but it's waived with purchase. The juice is amazing, also…read morethey have slushies, which I am always a fan of. The owner does the tastings and is super nice and informative. There were some different cider options, including a mint one. A small, but curated selection of merch is also available. I appreciated hoe they incorporated the history and heritage of the property and town into this cider. It was well done despite having limited space indoors.

Second day of our trip consisted of another jam packed list of places to try. Millionaires' Row…read moreCider Co. was first up on our list as a friend recommended it to us. It's run by a husband-wife combo and located a short drive away from Dominion Cider. We dropped in on a Saturday morning (around 10:30am) and were the first customers to arrive. Service is friendly and they give you the full spiel/background of how their name come about (if you're into that). Cider tastings are $5.00/person but waived if you buy a bottle. They were completely sold out of their makin' a mint (mint, lemon and hibiscus) flavour. - Tasting - we were able to try three flavours. High n' dry is just as you'd expect. Hop on board was a touch hoppy. Modern miracle was everyone's winner from the bunch. - 4-Pack briefcase ($29.95) - we went with three modern miracle's and one hop on board bottle. It's slightly cheaper buying the briefcase compared to individually ($8.49). Always nice to see a new cidery open up but MRCC's flavours didn't enthral us.

Lovely winery off the beaten path. It's a short drive from OK Falls, and overlooks the valley…read more Nice setup with plenty of seating, tables, and games. They do tasting flights, which is different than most wineries that do each wine individually and talk you through it. I prefer this more casual approach. They're happy to explain and discuss anything but it's less pressure. You can buy a bottle to share and drink it on the patio. Anything you don't finish, just take it home with you Very dog friendly.

This is a well known winery with an extensive set up. They have multiple seating areas, including a…read morelarge patio deck and love sized games like comment 4 down on the greenery. The vineyards are extensive and there's a great view. It's a bit off the beaten path so to speak to get here but it's a popular place. The gift shop is very large with a huge selection of wines plus cookbooks and other gifts, including pet items. There's a selection of flights. The waiter was also really nice and brought us some glasses of sparkling that we wanted to try that were off the menu.

A fabulous little winery, specializing in rieslings - local to the Canadian Okanagan (not available…read morein the States). They close for the season when they run out of wine. They have a variety of rieslings made from grapes grown in different conditions, and the results are surprisingly varied and good. A great little winery.

Synchromesh commits many egregious sins, unforgivable ones in our modern viticulture…read more It dares to offer a simple corrugated steel winery with nary a flamboyant art piece or wasteful water feature. It's tasting lounge is minuscule with no ration given to merchandise or paired picnic-fodder. It doesn't offer the particulars all wineries must list. There are no Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs, or Syrahs? Even its name is weird--not taken from its address or a simplistic nearby geographical feature. Synchromesh? Am I getting my car serviced? It can't even be bothered to hire staff, forcing patrons to listen to the winemaker himself ramble on about how great his Rieslings are. That's right, Rieslings...white wine. And not only that, but among the ten wines generally offered, six are Rieslings, limiting options to those wishing the standard fair. My God, I love this place. As for those Rieslings, I bought four. I thought the reds were offered because the owners felt they needed to. This is a perfect example of a winery knowing something well and throwing everything behind it in order to perfect that one impeccable variatel. It's an example sadly so few follow, as such dedication usually comes at the expense of selection. I'd rather have that than a traditional winery just offering the staples. Just because there are six varietals of Riesling does not equate them being identical. Each one caters to a distinct palate, but each is strong in their own regard. I didn't buy the same bottle twice. As for the name, love it. Talking with the owner directly as he poured samples, I'd have it no other way. The small tasting room, focused and without distraction. This is a winery that sells what it knows and it knows Riesling. It's not surprising that Synchromesh makes the best. That's my declaration; they do the best Rieslings in the Okanagan. Do I have a sample size, or am I just being glib? From August 2016 to May 2017, my girlfriend and I visited over 100 BC wineries, so take that what you will. Synchromesh is one not to miss, regardless if you prefer whites or reds. The Rieslings will sway your opinion. If you still dislike it after the visit, then there is no hope--you will always see red. By the way, the day we arrived, it was over 34 degrees outside, but inside was an ice box. Thank you.

Been a few years since we've been back for a visit to NOMAD Cidery. It's always a good time hanging…read moreout in the picnic area. They have some fun games (corn hole, bocce ball) to enjoy. Flights are $10.00 for four pre-selected ciders. Cans are $6.50-8.50, 500 mL bottles are $9.50. Lots of interesting single varietal cider bottles that we wish they offered for sampling. Shared a flight ($10.00); semi-dry, blueberry, peach and raspberry. Semi-dry is still good (not too dry). Peach was the favourite of the three fruit ciders.

It's been awhile since our original visit so we decided to drop into NOMAD Cidery as our last visit…read moreof the day. Tasting flight is $8.00 for four pours. The grounds is still as enjoyable and serene as the first time. - Flight ($8.00) - traditional dry, semi-dry, raspberry and haskap. Traditional is fairly standard. Enjoyed the semi-dry more than the traditional. Our favourite was the raspberry; bright, punchy flavour and smelled heavenly on the nose. We bought a bottle ($10.40) for home. The haskap was interesting but paled in comparison to the raspberry. Always a relaxing time with good ciders at Nomad.

Painted Rock Estate in Penticton is a family winery committed to the production of ultra-premium,…read moreterroir driven Okanagan wines from their single estate vineyard. Their modern and strikingly designed tasting room offers wines paired with charcuterie. Painted Rock is a definite must-visit on your next visit.

Pretentious and over-priced are words that come to mind when I think of my experience tasting here…read more The grounds and views are stunning, and a lot of money seemingly went in to the tasting room, as it does look modern and upscale. I found the staff friendly and talkative, but I wasn't impressed with the wines, typically around $35-45 a bottle, but taste-wise they would be more realistically priced around $20. The owner also boasted about how they would deliver a case across Canada to Ontario for $60. Which is exorbitant considering other wineries nearby only charge $15-20 per case for delivery. I get the feeling that if you have more money than sense, this is the place for you. However, a wise investor could spend their money better.

We'd discovered La Petite Abeille Cider (aka. little bee) last year. They specialize in French…read morestyle sparkling ciders. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (with 1:00pm reservations). Staff is friendly, amiable and very knowledgeable on their ciders. Tasting fee is $5.00/person and includes four pours. Each fee is waived with the purchase of a bottle. Their standard bottles (750mL) are $24.90 to $39.90 but this year, they had some new flavours ($12.90 for 375mL). They've even started selling fancy candles! - Pear charmat - this is their champagne style cider. Smaller bubbles and the driest of their offerings. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion. - Sparkling pear - their version of a prosecco cider. Larger bubbles meant a less dry, smoother finish. - Sparkling apple + pear - fruitier and a slightly creamier texture. - Sparkling rosé - this is our favourite of the bunch. Blackberry note really comes through. - White/red/black currant apple + honey ($12.90) - we bought three bottles to try each of their new currant ciders. Unique ciders at LPA that you'll be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

We loved this place. The cider was delicious. The service was wonderful. Sitting on the patio…read moreenjoying a delicious glass of cider and enjoying the scenery is a great way to spend some time.