We came here after seeing the winery on the Kettle Valley Train ride. It was very busy. You had to pre buy your wine tasting before entering the tasting room, however tasting was only $6 so not bad. We got to taste 5 wines and there were a lot of choices for white wine. We tasted a few that we liked and we all left with 2 bottles a piece. The young man who did our tasting was great and told us a lot about the wine. The lady who cashed us out was wonderful, friendly and told us about their wine points and we got $5 off our purchase for signing up. Great wine, just a bit busy and touristy for me. read more

Dirty Laundry Winery - The entrance - Wineries Near Me - Summerland, British Columbia

4 stars as the location is stunning. Didn't try the wine but the pizzas are ok. Thin crust and a touch soggy. Service was good and the views make up for it read more

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Servers made six mistakes in a row and then told us we ordered something different three times every time they switched what we had ordered and not one of them was correct. Actually asked that we open our chicken sandwich to show us it and claimed the bacon was capicola. Which I mean seems like a huge mistake read more

This is such a cute winery in Summerland. The staff are so wonderful and the service is just so great. The story behind it is actually quite interesting so I'm glad we got to stop here and check it out. Its great that they have such a wonderful patio as well where you can hang out and eat/drink. read more

I love this place, never disappoints. The vibe is amazing, the wine delicious, different food options and for the non wine drinkers- other great drink options. A must stop every time we are in the area! read more

The wine was terrible and the place had a very uninviting, over-commercialized vibe to it. You buy a tasting ticket at the entrance, then you're expected to wait in line to have a tasting at the bar. If you want to see adult-themed labels on your wine, this might be the place for you. If you actually want to drink the wine you buy, please go elsewhere read more

Dirty Laundry is a fun and cool little winery on Bottleneck Drive in Summerland, BC. They serve wood fired pizzas that are incredibly good along with BBQ plates which I have yet to try. The staff is excellent, great Covid safety measures in place. The variety of wine they carry is all excellent. This winery has quite the interesting historic story behind its name which they tell you at the beginning of your wine tasting experience. read more

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Fantastic winery in Summerland. Did the wine tasting and then had an amazing meal. The salad the come with the Pulled Pork sandwich was so tasty. The forno oven pizzas were just heavenly. Love the back story of how they got their name. Will definitely go back. read more

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We did a wine tasting but really popped in to eat. The wine we tasted was all great but the pizza. Oh my goodness. It was fantastic. We had two, which was the perfect amount for three hungry people. Pizza was out of this world. The tasting room is nice, staff is friendly and the views lovely. A great place to go ... and did I say the pizza was fantastic. read more

We have been here a few times and truly think it's one of the best places in the Okanagan Valley! Yes, there are over 300 but we have never been disappointed.. A little different as you grab a basket and pick your wine, cheese, crackers or whatever then grab a table on their awesome deck! You can order a pizza and they have some great beer as well. The history of the place Is fun and you can't beat the lake, canyon and view of the train! read more

Dirty Laundry Winery - Beautiful view of the valley and the Oakanagan Lake in the back ground! - Wineries Near Me - Summerland, British Columbia

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Best pizza in British Columbia and well worth the trip. Their wine is also very and they have a good reputation for one on BC's iconic wineries. I was very disappointed with their pet policy, tie your dog up in the parking lot and cross your fingers it's still there when you return. I went to Wild Goose Winery, which was pet friendly, great food and the wine beats Dirty Laundry by a long shot, just look at their awards. I'm supporting businesses that look after pets and their owners. Dirty Laundry is not pet friendly, strongly recommend only using their takeout service only. read more

We had a great time visiting Dirty Laundry Vineyard. The wine was good, staff were amazing and the atmosphere here is awesome. Definitely would recommend checking this place out and also eating at the restaurant here! read more

Dirty Laundry Winery - outdoor dining area - Wineries Near Me - Summerland, British Columbia

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Great food, beautiful view, nice cool mist blowing on you in the extreme heat. Had the fully loaded pizza and the brisket. Both were great. BBQ sauce was delicious. Staff was super friendly! Would definitely recommend. read more

Dirty Laundry Winery - The view - Wineries Near Me - Summerland, British Columbia

Such a fun tasting experience. The patio is a hidden gem. Affordable, family friendly, fun staff. Highly recommended. read more

Their marketing team is genius! Fun times here, came in to pick up some woo woo here and was a heaven to shop and try out the other varieties. If you like their gewurztraminers, stop by Lunessces for their whites. read more

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Watch out for limited kitchen hours. much less than the hours the facility is open. Out of town guests and a visit here to find out the kitchen was closed. The entire purpose of the visit was for the once delicious pizza. I'm sitting and watching the kitchen serve lots of pizzas to others. Yet we were turned flat down. Kitchen hours are on the website, but you've got to look hard. Be careful if planning a trip here. we look like idiots with hungry guests. read more

This winery is out-of-the-way, but worth the trip. The huge patio has a grape vine covered pergola and over looks the vineyard and Kettle Valley train. The pizza is amazing and BBQ smoke meats mouth watering. They have not only their wines by the bottle or glass, but also local beer on tap, gourmet soda pop, and gelato. It's a great place to spend the afternoon with family and friends. read more

The Walmart of Vineyards lol. For those who only know about Dirty Laundry and nothing else. This has got to be the most underwhelming Vinyard in the Okanagan I mean, the wine is OK but the service is awful. We actually were on a wine tour, confirmed the appointment to ensure that we were able to come in. We specially asked if we could book for lunch, they said yes, but when we got there they said they don't take lunch reservations. So here we are, on time for our tasting and then being told that we need to wait to be seated. It actually sours the experiencee because it's not a cheap Vinyard and is allegedly "famous" for their amazing tours and hospitality. I think not. If you want to be pumped through like you're on a conveyor belt, you should come here. You have no agency on what you try, you just try what they give you. Additionally, the server was not wearing a mask. We ended up putting our own masks on because it seems like they're not taking covid restrictions seriously. There are stantions, but the server reaches over anyway so it's not like physical distancing is important to them. Lunch was pizza. There is only pizza. It was OK. Nothing to write home about. We asked for no mushrooms on it and there were mushrooms. The food took almost 50 mins to come out. For a pizza... I almost died of old age here. Bathroom had toilet paper all over the floor. I'm not sure they check on it much throughout the day. Thankfully there is was ample soap. Could not get out of there fast enough! Will not be back. If you're looking for a less commercial/boring Vinyard I would recommend Sage Hills. read more

Food menu too limited for us to include in our visit..... Would have loved to but really had hoped to make it a wine and lunch visit. Maybe next time we're in the area. It's highly recommended for those who love pizza The location is stunning, would love to eat lunch on the patio. read more

Free wine tasting of at least 6 wines and on top of that any other wines you want that is already opened and not under the prestige category. The servers seems very tired tho and not as informative. It was ok for me as I felt bad for them but if u like to hear stories and such this might not be the best. Wines taste good, they had soda crackers and chocolate to to with one of their red wines. Lots of branded items for sale. A nice patio with live music and picnic baskets for purchase. I say worth a visit! read more

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My aunt took me to this winery and we got to have a a tasting of a couple different local wines. We had tried on 3 different days to get in and finally got lucky, the lady who served us was knowledgeable about the ones and their flavour notes. She told us the cheeky story of how the name dirty laundry came to be and gave us a small little souvenir as well. Great little treat while in wine country ! read more

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This was my second visit with about 10 years in between. Wow!! This place has changed so much, from a small little tasting room with a nice patio to the large place it is now. I was amazed at how much this place has grown and how wonderfully playful the atmosphere and the staff are. The wine tasting was probably my most memorable of my trip since the lady was so exuberant and truly enjoyed her entertaining. The story of how the name became right up to the tasting was truly worth the visit. Take the time to stop in here for a visit and even make your own picnic to sit on the patio and enjoy the view. Also...stop and see if you can find the seven women of the night on the sign. read more

Super fun winery w many award winning wines - amazing patio views w self serve picnic available. read more

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Came in late - staff managed to get my pizza orde in after their official cut-off. The veggie pizza was awesome! And their Cab Sav was a perfect companion - full body, deep tannins, balanced. Yum! Great setting (view) to relax and enjoy time with friends. read more

Ahhh, the good old days, where prostitution was legal, and nearly everyone had tuberculosis. What better way to celebrate antiquity than to sell corsets and lingerie at a winery in the middle of nowhere. Commemorate a time of alcohol, hookers, and obsolete misogynistic beliefs centered around a laundromat that doubled as a whorehouse by purchasing wine and related merchandise at a winery only taking inspiration by said bordello to the extent of using the name to spice up the décor and as an excuse to sell branded products offering the impression a Stokes store had just invaded La Senza. Don't be surprised if it all comes up as being slightly disingenuous. Now, don't misunderstand, I absolutely am not a killjoy, and I believe the majority of vice laws should be stricken from the books, but it does come off as a little insincere when you use a clandestine brothel as your inspiration for a winery and then sell branded glasses and coasters and clothes to people in tribute to a business you have absolutely no relation to. In traveling to numerous wineries from Osoyoos to Kelowna, my girlfriend and I had taken in a broad range of locations. Sixty in all, in fact, and we returned with 120 bottles after our week-long journey. The ones I enjoyed the most involved more intimate operations where guests were sold directly from winemakers in pleasant tasting rooms. The more commercial, or rather corporate, wineries certainly stifled that relation in exchange for proven business practices where hosts are taught what to say and how to say it to maximize time and potential sales. However, the locations were often spectacular, leading to numerous photos being taken of the décor and view. Even with those, the wines were still placed front and center, the personality of the winery generally taking a step back in favor of selling bottles. With Dirty Laundry, it feels like they are selling themselves as a brand more than their wine. The bulk of their store is occupied by merchandise and not bottles to purchase. Now, this is not really a bad thing--Mission Hill spent millions on presenting themselves as viticulture royalty, a position I still don't feel they earned. But when we left the winery, we had purchased shirts and coasters, but only one bottle of wine. The winery itself is, no joke, probably one of the biggest diversions to reach, right up there with See Ya Later Ranch. For a good two minutes, you'll swear Google Maps had betrayed you, leaving you stranded atop a mountain with no one to hear you cry for help. And then Dirty Laundry reveals itself, and narrow roads with no sidewalk open into a sprawling complex with tour bus parking. When we arrived, the location was almost at capacity. As such, I had to wedge myself between two other groups to start a tasting--my girlfriend couldn't even fit. The wines were pretty good, and I like the touch of affixing a clothespin to my shirt when I approached the bar. Yes, Dirty Laundry does come off as a budget adult Disneyland, or worse, a budget adult Magic Kingdom. However, I should give it credit for doing something different, firing a blast of buckshot to a wall and seeing what connects, necessary given the extent one must go to even reach here. The hosts are extremely pleasant and do their best in the cacophony of noise echoing through the room. It does boast one of the best views in Summerland; you can't deny that. Dirty Laundry takes the top prize in marketing, with additional marks for location and overall panache. I travel for the location, as I can get the wine back home (now), and Dirty Laundry was certainly justified. If you like that sort of thing, don't miss this one. read more

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So your admittedly-new "system" for "serving" your "valued" customers actually involves "self" service? We tried that and where shuffled on from one table to the next then insulted and blamed for our obvious confusion. Poor signage and very little staffing has led to confused customers ... whom Dirty Laundry accuses of "rudeness" for their confusion? Wow! How dare you! We are two local seniours who travel and review frequently. Your owner's and then your manager's response to our concerns only confirms your arrogance and sense of entitlement. Go broke. You deserve it. Word travels amongst locals. When next you see an empty table on your patio or a slow day at the wine bar (probably in the fall ... please think of us. read more

We loved Dirty Laundry! The wine was great, the tasting and decor were really fun and they have the most beautiful terrace to enjoy a bite on. There is bread, meats, cheeses and wine available that come with a picnic basket and everything you'll need. Highly recommended as a stop! read more

I get the whole marketing story, but the truly sexist comment about "the most expensive way for a man to get laundry done is to get married" is a bit, well, inappropriate in this day and age. The ticketing system is weird. The service is nasty. It's charm from 5 years is lost and it's purely a commercial enterprise. Don't bother. Much better options in the area. read more

If you're looking for a fun winery, look no further. We visited this on our way OUT of wine country, so it was the last one and we were delighted with this gem. It's focus is FUN and that's not always the case in the wineries. The wines were tasty and fair priced. The tasting was not rushed and they give you a card to rate the wines you're tasting so you can refer to it later. I put mine on my fridge as it lists every single wine they make. The merchandise is superb and you can also get a picnic for the 5 star view on the patio. Definitely worth the trip! read more

You must come here for 1) The scandalous story about how they got their 'dirty' beginning. Best part about the tasting. 2) Very friendly, unpretentious environment. Did not once feel pressured that I have to buy anything or even like their wine. 3) Generous pours! And we tried at least 8 different wines when I was here last summer. All complimentary. Their wine is pretty good too. read more

Dirty Laundry Winery has some cool things going for it, I'm just not sure that wine is one of them. That's not necessarily a bad thing though because the concept, marketing and location of this vineyard is such a stellar package that people will come here just cause it's a fun and zany place to be. Like the Cheers of wineries. The folk tale behind Dirty Laundry is this: "During the gold rush era, our town's laundry seemed innocent enough. Little did anyone know of the naughty business that went on behind the scenes..." Spoiler alert: There was a brothel operating in the upstairs portion of the Laundromat. I'm not convinced of the validity of this tale but that's ok because the end result is pretty cute: bra's and garters are strung cheekily over the entry way to the wine shop and inside you'll find t-shirts/undies for sale with the dirty laundry emblem on them. Hey, throw in some sex, a little intrigue and alcohol and you've got yourself one heck of a story! On top of this, DL has a sweet as it comes set up with views of Okanagan Lake, the Summerland trestle and a wine leaf covered pergola! A few things I was a little disappointed about: As Darcy C points out, DL might be getting a little ahead of itself seeing as only 3/13 wines listed as available this fall are actually available for purchase/tasting. I won't get into an individual vintage review but suffice to say the Bordello is this wineries shining star and it's quite lovely however $39 is steep in comparison to similar caliber wines from other wineries in the area, with less of a marketing budget. I like you, Dirty Laundry. You're fun and care free! I think a lot of your wine is bought by people caught up in your sexiness. Hopefully in a few years time (when you're not sitting quite as perky as you are now) you'll settle into more of a wine lovers winery. For now, you're cute as hell! read more

Dirty Laundry is a gorgeous winery to visit if you're ever in Summerland. They've made some substantial upgrades to this winery since I was here last (more than 4 years ago). The white wines are a hit for those who are a fan of off dry wines. Must tries are the (1) Madam's Vines and (2) Woo Woo. They are a bit too sweet for my own liking, but I can see why they are so popular and would be great on the patio. The reds are ok. Nothing really stood out in particular. Beautiful setting. 4 stars. read more

This is a beautiful winery, with plenty of places to sit and drink wine overlooking the lake, and watch the steam train meandering up the hill every so often. And, they wisely and considerately sell tasty snacks- a perfect spot to stop for lunch while on wine tour. However, their wines are a little uneven. I suspect their wines will steadily improve in the years to come- I think they have just been victims of their success, and are rushing things a wee bit. However, at this point, their pinot noir should be avoided, even for tasting. Their whites are more solid- I quite liked their Woo-Woo gewurztraminer and got a few bottles. I'll be back (for lunch), and I suspect in a few years, their wines will be very solid. And, I have to say, their winery swag was terrific- I find myself slightly regretful that I didn't buy a pair of their winery undies- very cute! Next time! read more

Compared to the other wineries in the area, this was a huge disappointment. The staff were stiff and robotic. The tasting was prescriptive with little to no wiggle room based on personal preference. This winery is clearly more interested in creating a kitschy tourist attraction and pushing through as many people as fast as possible than in creating decent wine. read more

Most funky winery in Summerland. You can buy a bottle of wine (they do not charge a corking fee), get a picnic basket and fill it with cheeses a meats (supermarket prices) and sit on their patio and enjoy your wine. It reminds me of Italy. It is lush and pretty. Dirty laundry is a must. If you have just one winery to visit, this is the one! read more

Wine and atmosphere was beautiful ! Fun kinky twist on ur classic fancy winery - pizza was great it's more of a food court style sit down area than a service restaurant but my only complaint is I went to have a nice relaxing meal and wine tasting on vacation and they sat us right beside a table of 7 year olds on thier iPads singing and fighting and screaming I was pretty annoyed. I thought children were not allowed in wineries ??? read more

This winery had free tastings except for the dessert wines, however they didn't have all the bottles open and available for tasting. I would have to say that their Hush wine, which is a blush was their best wine (we bought a bottle). I thought their reds were absolutely terrible, we had one that tasted like smoke and tabacco and it was hard to finish the tasting. They also had a really cute picnic idea which I'm a little sad we didn't get to do but it was near the end of the day and I we were pushed for time. The staff here were quite knowledgeable and I think it's worth the drive! read more

Loved their walk in cool water mist spray, especially when it's 35C outside! We've been here a number of times in the past few years, love the place for some food and wine! We loved their RoZay wine! Cool, funky place and do the tour if you want to get some insight to why it's call Dirty Laundry! read more

Nice environment /deck. Shame about the plastic furniture. Wines - Reds thin, not great. Whites better but not stellar. Nice tasting bar though with water crackers to cleanse palate and place to spit what you don't want to drink. No cost. Food. Disappointing. HVe to order outside. Go back inside to pay. Respond to a text to pick up your own food (pizza) which was served in a box. Had to ask for plates and given small paper plates that the pizza didn't fit on. Ambience for dining 1/5. Wine 2-3/5 read more

Managed to enjoy the great view from their patio last Saturday before the forest fire smoke rolled in. They don't take reservations so if you come at a busy time, there can be a bit of a wait and once you get inside, it's basically self serve. Had the loaded Laundry Basket pizza and it was delicious, one of the best wood fired pizzas I've ever had. Accompanied with a few glasses of Dangerous Liason and the view made the wait totally worthwhile! read more