THE BIG: Off of Benvoulin road with a nice patio and small indoor tasting spot. Very homey inside…read moreand plenty of parking in the gravel lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This was our second to last winery before we called it quits for the night. We came in wanting to try some more okanagan pinot noirs and we got them! They gave us a sparkling pet nat to try as we were walking in which was nice. The pinot noirs here in the classic tasting were alright. One was very light and the other was heavy and leathery. For bonus pours, we tried their late harvest riesling which had that petrol taste profile that I weirdly like. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Great staff and service, however the wines were alright. A tasting was $10 for four pours. Very affordable and would recommend to try at least once.

Our fifth and final stop of the evening was to check out Sperling Vineyards. They're a 100%…read moreorganic, family run winery that's been around for close to a century. We dropped in on a Friday evening with 6:30pm reservations. There's a heritage room and a couple small tables outside to do tastings. We did ours in the latter. Service was incredibly friendly and sweet. Tasting fee varies ($10.00 to $20.00) based on four flight options but each includes three pours. We opted for the classic ($10.00). It's also worth mentioning that only $5.00 of the fee goes toward a bottle purchase. - 2017 Organic old vines pinot - a blend that was light in flavour. - 2016 Old vines riesling - 2018 Organic pinot noir - smokey and medium tannin. - 2020 Organic ruby pet nat - we were given a bonus sample. This was actually one of their natural wines we were hoping to try. Turned out to be our favourite. A touch fizzy and notes of blueberry. We debated getting a bottle ($30.00). Decent wines at SV but we enjoyed the organic wines more out in West Kelowna.

I'd just parked only to see someone packing away the sign that indicates that the cellar door was…read moreopen. That someone looked up and said something like: we're officially closed in about 2-minutes, but since you're already here, I'm sure we can manage a "power-tasting", come with me! Absolutely lovely energy in their new space. Even though it was obviously past closing time, the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there and willing to assist the handful of customers that were still there, myself and even a couple more late comers. It was such a contrast to the experience I had only a day before when a few friends and I went to Monster Vineyards the day before - they were obviously quite displeased that we'd arrived close to closing and had the gall to ask if we could do a tasting, but I'll get to that review. This experience at Joie Farms was a lovely reminder that not everyone feels like they only should work till the end of their shift and a second more is them doing you a favour. Delicious wine, knowledgeable staff that was enthusiastic and willing to help, and a gorgeous new tasting room - a definite 5/5 experience.

With a view overlooking the valley and Okanagan Lake, the sunshine beamed on us as we sipped on our…read moreGewurztraminer and savoured our Magherita wood fired pizza. Joie Farm Winery calls it the 'picnique' area, which was aptly named. With picnic blankets and comfortable lawn chairs, and mini tables for you to rest your wine glasses, this was the perfect set up for a relaxing afternoon. We also had a wine tasting at Joie. My favourite Joie rosé was already sold out for the season, but I found a new favourite, the En Famille Gewurztraminer. It was so good that we decided to get a bottle to complement our pizza. They are now closed for the season and will open back up in May. I highly recommend coming here for a relaxing afternoon, just sitting in the picnique area!

This is a gorgeous building and has great views of the lake (last time I was here it was smoky)…read more The wine is good quality though a little out of my price range when it's the eleventh winery of my Kelowna trip. I still walked away with two of their library wines because I have a problem. Staff was nice and friendly.

It's always a treat to go to a winery and see the views from the buildings however the food doesn't…read morealways live up to the reputation. We had brunch and I ordered the wagu burger. I had never had wagu before and I was looking forward to it. It is highly marbled with fat so the burger should have been juicy. It was not there was a thin dry patty that looked like it was precooked and then reheated 'a la minute'. It's was a disappointing burger. The bread was odd. It had little structure and flattened out when you picked up the burger to take a bite, my sister had a chicken sandwich and she just took the bread off the sandwich and ate the crispy chicken patty. It was just fine, nothing to write home about, it you go maybe go for lunch or dinner not brunch.

Nice family owned winery. The owners work hard and have a lot of wine varieties. I liked their red…read moreblends the best. Wine tasting was fun as they are friendly and informative.

This was the best Boutique winery we visited in Penticton area…read more The owners, Paul and Julie, we so friendly and informative. I learnt that they age their wines which I found out later most wineries don't do because it takes up too much space and, thus, too costly. This is ideal for folks, like us, who live in a condo, as we don't have the space to age the wines ourselves. So technically, Pentage Winery does it for us, which is a bonus! Another bonus, was the private tour of their natural rock wine cellar, which was spectacular - a true natural wonder and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! We booked a private tour in advance, as we realized most wineries request this and it was well worth it. The owner escorted us through their cellar explaining the details of their wine making processes. We also toured their gorgeous vineyard; the views of Skaha Lake were stunning. It was a clear summer day so we got some great photos!

The place is new, modern inviting buzzing with coolness. It…read moreis a complete humiliation for a person with limited mobility. Narrow staircases lead to all places. All have wheelchair entrance next to a gravel path. Accessibility is a joke here.

I love a solid Food Hall experience and District Wine Village is to go-to spot for the Okanagan…read moreValley. With vendors from local wineries and eateries, there will be something here for everyone in your crew. Grabbed a beer flight at Neighborhood Brewing - standouts were the Lime Lager and IPA. Ladies in my party had cocktails at Workshop Spirits, thinking they were great and refreshing. We all gathered for food at Ward's. We had the nachos and Potato Confit Flatbread - both were super good, including the cilantro crema of the nachos. The peach Bellini machine wasn't ready when we first arrived, but by the end it was available to give us testers and we might come back just for those. TIP: drinks can only be consumed in the patio of the establishment you're buying from, but food can be delivered to any of those patios. Centre seating is table service by Ward's that allows you a taste of beverages from any of the vendors. Also, the water features around the center are pet (and people) friendly for cooling off on a hot day. The outdoor environment, even on a hot day, was a nice setting for appreciating the surrounding area. Also enjoyed the acknowledgment of First Nations' people who first inhabited the area (like all good Canadian establishments).

This is a must visit! Not only is their wine worth the stop and wait, they have fresh bread that…read morethey bake all season long that usually commands a line out the door! AND they pair the wines with the bread for your tasting! Check them out and tell Murray LB says Hi! ;)

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.

We came up from the States for a little wine tour and tried this place out. Very nice building and…read moregrounds. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed a tasting. We left with two bottles. We would have bought more but still had others to try and can't bring too many back over the boarder. We will visit again next year.

From the owner: Carved from stone, fuelled by sun, a vineyard like no other. Vanessa Vineyard is situated high on a…read morehillside overlooking the Similkameen Valley, with grapes grown on 75 acres of sloping and extremely rocky terrain. With a focus on producing small quantities of premium red wines using only estate-grown fruit, they have made some of Canada’s most exciting reds. While the rocky terrain makes for a uniquely challenging terroir, the rocks absorb the day's heat, enabling the vines to produce intensely flavoured complex fruit, with rich smooth tannins, and subtle minerality which is the Vanessa Vineyard wines trademark.

I was told this is a family-oriented winery with a special focus on art, and it definitely lives up…read moreto the hype. The winery features unique 3D artwork, with designs printed directly onto the wine bottles, making them feel extra special. There's also an art gallery on-site that shares the story behind each piece, explaining how the art is created. Some pieces are inspired by childhood memories, while others explore fantastical themes, creating a meaningful connection for visitors. The server is very nice and welcoming. They also welcome you even you are just visiting and want to enjoy the 3D art without getting any wine. As a fun bonus, you'll be given 3D glasses to fully experience the immersive part of the artwork. It's a great combination of wine and art!

This art-focused winery was a lot of fun. When I entered the tasting room, there were many…read morepaintings on the walls, and even the wine labels featured art. The staff provided us with 3D glasses so we could enjoy the paintings with a 3D effect. I was already excited as I walked around the tasting room and decided to try a wine tasting. We tried the Rosé, Woops 2022, Gewurztraminer, Wolf Song, and Phoenix. Our most favorite was Woops 2022, then, Phoenix which we purchased. The Woops wine label is designed upside down, which is really fun, and it tastes great too. Phoenix was full-bodied and tasted really good. I also liked the Gewurztraminer for its well-balanced fruit flavors and sweetness, and the Wolf Song for its buttery taste. We also purchased their original wine glass. This winery is really fun, and I will definitely visit again.