Me and my brother in-laws went to Desert Hills Winery while staying in Osoyoos It's situated on Black Sage Rd where the majority of the wineries are in the area It's a smaller venue Tons of acres of vineyards sprawl in their plot of land They have a bistro unfortunately that wasn't open the time we had went The menu looked good and reasonably decent They even have these cabanas you can dine out of which is really cool They even have this friendly dog that greeted us with a rock in his mouth However there is a sign that states he's not good with other dogs so I'd recommend not bringing your pooch to this winery We had a wine tasting for $5 I liked this tasting a bit better than another winery we went to because we got to chose which wines we wanted to taste off their menu We tried the Chardonnay, the gurtztreimener, the savay noir, the flora & fauna, the Syrah and our server gave us an added one in the port I definitely recommend the gurtztreimener, the Syrah and the port Ended up buying a bottle of the gurtztreimener The most unique one was the savay noir as it had this smoky taste to it which unfortunately was caused by the forest fires from years prior but brought this unique flavour to it Our server was super friendly and gave us great info about the wines we tried Definitely recommend this place to hit up while doing wine tasting in the area read more

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They have a $5.00 tasting fee and you need to purchase 4 bottles before they refund your money. Desert Hills has been one of our favorite wineries but we will not be returning since we are against non-refundable tasting fees. We feel that the wineries are trying to promote their products and should not be charging a fee to promote their products. That being said while we enjoy Desert Hills wines they will not be on our itinerary on future trips. There are plenty of wineries who have wines that are equally as good and do not charge to sell or promote their wines. read more

And it's glory days. It was the most amazing vineyard around. we spent many summers going to this amazing vineyard. Thank you for everything. the memories the boxes of wine. I will definitely reserve the last bottles for special occasions. Were extremely sorry that you guys have closed for good, All the best in your retirement read more

Fantastic! I would recommend this winery. The staff were amazing for our i expectant visit. I wish I got names, but there were 2 men and a lady. Professional, nice & knowledge was amazing. We even sat and ate at the bistro! Omg the garlic parm bites are a must! The pizza and chicken wrap were out of this world. The ladies working at the bistro were amazing and went out of their way! I highly recommend this place. Baby friendly Unfortunately not dog friendly. read more

Desert Hills Winery - two women and a baby - Wineries Near Me - Oliver, British Columbia

This winery has been fined twice for their treatment of their temporary foreign workers. Now they are under a court order not to use temporary workers again... because of the abuse the workers suffered at the winery. read more

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. What's the biggest lesson to take back from it? For one, don't feel pressured to buy wine from every winery, because you end up trying to squeeze almost a hundred bottles into a tiny Nissan versa note. Once you include the boxes we had shipped, it ended up being 120 bottles. Now that the Wines of BC department of Save On is found basically across the province, there is no reason to purchase outside of those unique bottles found only at the wineries. We don't regret our purchases; they just made transportation rather difficult. I will admit not having much expectations from Desert Hills. I had never heard of it before the pre-planning stage of our wine trip. By the end of our visit, it was the only winery we had secured a wine subscription from. That says something. It helped that Desert Hills was the only with subscription option we found appealing. It also helped that the wines being offered were all amazing. But back to the location, Desert Hills appears quite reserved, with only its picturesque vineyards to add any grandiosity. Tanned ceramic roof tiles are the only mark of pageantry amongst the concrete yards and garage doors. Inside, you are welcomed by an immense tasting room and a very large and lethargic dog that only moved only stealthily position itself in such a way as to trip people when they weren't looking. The memorable host greeted us and proceed to blow us away with his charisma and knowledge of winemaking. A consummate salesman, he expertly poured, swirled, and extoled the virtues of his collection. We swallowed everything, words and wine. The gamay was amazing, the unoaked chardonnay was sublime, and the port sold me with the first smell. Ordering a box would have been an easy sell by that point, especially considering it included free shipping with only a six-bottle minimum. However, the aspect of the wine club I liked the most was that we could adjust our order before it gets shipped out--you're not stuck with what they decide to send you. No one else on our journey pitched it so well. Desert Hills was the last one we visited on our first day, and I'm happy to report we weren't getting bored of the experience. When asked which wineries I loved the most on my journey, I admit coming back to Silver Sage with my girlfriend stating Kraze Legz. But we both agree that Desert Hills falls in the top five, as well as the one we often return to when praising the entire region. It doesn't have a winery built to resemble a wild west saloon; it doesn't have bell towers or guided tours riding the back of pack mules. It has good wine with good service; what more can one ask for? read more

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The man who has always poured wine for me here is such a nice guy. He'll smile and charmingly tell you "you can buy my wine now and save yourself time, because you'll be back if you don't." It's so true! Their wines are really easy to drink and significantly less expensive than many of their neighbours on the Black Sage Bench. For example, you can buy their Gamay Noir for $20! It's almost impossible to get a tasty red wine for that price in the Okanagan. It's a lighter wine and has a fun kick to it. The wine shop, property and view are not the main attractions here. Just go in to taste some great wine. Take your credit card!! read more

Desert Hills Winery - a bottle of desert hills - Wineries Near Me - Oliver, British Columbia

This delightful 100% family owned boutique specializes In Well aged wine and a plethora of varieties to choose from. Not to mention that the owners loved the land and wine but love to share their story and wine with you. Up coming bistro opening up early this summer so watch for it! read more

I had not been to this winery before, nor had I tasted any of their wines. They are superb and reasonably priced given the quality. Loved their Chardonnay. Even better, their risking. Lorne Vancouver read more

Truly outstanding wine, friendly service, and the cutest winery dog on the planet. I've been to Desert Hills a few times, and have seen their tasting room get some serious and fancy upgrades! There's always a steady stream of people coming through, and now that their tasting counter is central to the room they can fit a lot more tastings at it. Their wines are absolutely divine - definitely some of my favourites. They've won countless awards for them, and I'm not surprised, and the best part is they're very reasonably priced. The viognier and the gamay are two of my favourites, and I'm definitely thinking about signing up for their wine club so I can drink more of their delicious varieties without having to hunt them down in various private liquor stores. Special mention of Ali, who is the biggest, sweetest dog on the planet, and puts up with countless tourists (like me) every day who coo over him and want to pet him. Most of the time he's sprawled, spread-eagled on the tiles, staring at the world around him, but when he stands up you realise he's actually a horse - sorry, I mean mastiff! A great stop while wine tasting in Osoyoos - don't miss it! read more

After a morning of stingy pours (really, how am I supposed to be able to tell if I want to buy your wine If you don't even give me a full sip), Desert Hills was a refreshing relief. Not only did the host of the small space provide proper pours along with pertinent information and a friendly face, I finally discovered a Chardonnay that I enjoyed! Their unoaked Chardonnay is amazing. Behind the bar they have bottles of all their wines and they are just COVERED in medals. Like I said above, I loved their unoaked Chardonnay, but their reds are apparently amazing as well, their Gamay was just flying off the shelf while we were enjoying our tasting. What a great backroads Oliver find. read more

Every time we've been by, we were greeted by a very nice dog....whether a older one, or a mastiff as last time. Their whites are nice in general, while we prefer the Mirrage in their red line up last time. The staff is nice, and although the tasting room is small, it's pretty cool...in more ways than one during the hot summers!! Price points are decent for quality in general. Update: The above is true, but the Mirrage had a bit too much bell pepper, and seemed a bit over acidic. The Viognier was the best currently. read more

Brothers Randy and Jesse Toor recently founded Desert Hills Estate Winery after having planted land on the Black Sage bench with vinifera. It is a family-run estate winery and is located in a non-descript building dwarfed by the sizeable house adjacent to it (be sure to turn left folks!). Desert Hills' production, like others on the Black Sage, is primarily focused on red wines. The winery's most popular wine among a quirky mix of varieties is Syrah. Like all Okanagan Wineries, Desert Hills gets busy in the summer. Parking space is not overly abundant, and the driveway is narrow. Tastings are free, however ID is required for people who appear to be under 25. The tasting room is small and relatively standard, and the staff (at least when we were there) was polite, if not overly cordial. Tours are offered throughout the summer. Last Word : If you have extra time, make the stop. They make some fabulous wines and are an easy visit just off of Black Sage road. read more

This was our least favorite winery on our wine tour. The wines were average and nothing really blew us away. The staff conducting the tasting did not appear interested in educating us on the wines or engaging with us. It was really disappointing given how fantastic all the other wineries we visited were that day. The grounds were nice but the tasting room appeared cheap and cold. read more

My family and I visited in late September. We unfortunately had a wine tasting with a Bonnie. She is incredibly rude and unprofessional, not at all interested in educating guests on the wine. The wine was average. read more

My girlfriend and I were exploring wine country and since she had been to Naramata before, we thought we would give Oliver/Osoyoos a shot. If you are a lover of red wine, you will NOT be disappointed. A huge strip of wineries along Black Sage Road, allow you to taste some of the best BC local wines. Desert Hills has an amazing staff (family run) who not only want you to have the best wine on your visit, but they pull you into their fun family with an amazing energy and wines paired with shenanigans. MUST TRY: Now we're not big on whites, so we can't recommend anything there, BUT... the GAMAY was delicious, very unlike what we were used to drinking and very easy to pair with any dinner (heavy or light). if you have the opportunity, try to get your hands on one of their vintage Syrahs... in this order: 2003 2005 2009 We were lucky enough to be invited to one of their winery events where they featured their vintage syrahs and miratages paired with their new charcuterie menu. We've already chatted wine... you can't go wrong. Now food? Cheese selection was splendid, but the cured meats were to die for. Do yourself a favour and try the bison prosciutto and the duck breast. We can't wait to have the time to go back for a third time. It's all about the people, the wine and the quality of what they want to share with you. read more

We visited this winery last summer (2013) on our way to Walnut Beach in Osoyoos. Such a wonderful experience. their wine tasting is free and since it is a family owned winery the experience is intimate and you get a chance to chat with the owners and ask questions about the wines. They are very generous with their taste-pours and they check in with everyone continuously to see if you have any questions or if you'd like to try something else. They have this hilarious looking mastiff winery dog named Ali (I took some photos and will upload later) They even had one of their sons helping at the cash register - they were all friendly and patient that you actually feel like you're home! They have this great photo album set up so you can see what the family does and their soccer team in India I believe? We ended up buying a 2 bottles of their dessert wine (Ambassador, port style wine with hints of chocolate and coffee - my boyfriend LOVED this), 2 bottles of red (2013 Gamay they were like $20 a bottle), and 6 bottles of white (2013 Un Oaked Chardonnay I believe $20 a bottle too). Don't quote me on prices because I'm going by memory. The brothers that own this winery definitely keep themselves grounded in terms of how they treat guests and wine enthusiasts, I can't get over how great they were about the tasting. They also don't pressure you or ask you if you're going to purchase, I had read reviews of other wineries before our trip and I saw that a few were very pushy and aggressive during people's tasting experience. If you are making your first trip to a winery Desert Hills is definitely a must drink ;) read more

These are nice and tasty reasonably priced wines- perfect to have around the house for just about any drinking or dining needs. Their winery is perhaps not as spectacular as some, but they do make a tasty wine. Of note- they also make special bottlings for weddings or other occasions (if you're into that sort of thing), they are super nice and friendly, and they have a wonderful mastiff puppy named Tyson as their winery dog. Worth a visit. read more

What a find, so many award winning wines, both reds & whites. A definite must visit winery.

My husband & I have been to Desert Hills winery before, we were REALLY impressed with their reds, but right now I am having a MAGNIFICENT 2011 Viognier..., OMG, it is BEAUTIFUL for a lovely hot day like today, sitting in the backyard on a Friday night getting ready for dinner (grilled halibut .. it will be fab with it) Desert Hills NEVER disappoints... check some of their wines out, Ok - I'll go back to drinking now .... ;) read more

No fancy restaurant or views but by far the best winery in the region. Every wine is a winer, don't pass it by !!