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!

Heaven's Gate Estate Winery was recommended by Terry from Thornhaven Winery and we truly enjoyed…read moreour tasting with Anna. The tasting is $10 for 5 pours but can apply the $10 for any purchases. My favourite was their 2018 Gamy Noir in chilled. The Gamy Noir is so easy drink so perfect for summertime with a variety of food. The log cabin housing the shop is beautiful and cozy. The family who runs the winery also lives on the estate in another log house. There is live music in the summertime and guest are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy on their patio with their wines. On my next visit, we will be stopping by with our own picnic to enjoy their wines and to chat it up with Anna!

Been a couple of times to Heaven's Gate Estate Winery. Tastings are $10.00/person for five pours…read morebut refunded with a bottle purchase. Pourers are sweet and easy to converse with. Always a couple of interesting case deals. Last year, bought a case of maréchal foch ($150.00); uniquely earthy with a hint of dill and blueberry. Prices include all taxes and bottle deposits. - 2020 Viognier - 2022 Gewürztraminer - not your usual gewurtz. Bought a bottle ($21.00). - Sparkling gamay - an easy sparkling sipper. Bought a bottle ($24.00). - 2018 Gamay noir - tried two versions (normal and chilled). Interesting differences. - 2018 Malbec - 2018 Igneous - 2019 Cabarnet franc Worth a visit to HGEW.

Impressive reserve wines! We visited five wineries in the Naramata area and La Frenz was our…read morefavorite by far. The estate winery is truly the family's labor of love. Go for the $15 reserve tasting for sophisticated blends.

A small winery that's been winning a lot of awards. Its recommended that you book a tasting in…read moreadvance. We did not, but we also came when they just opened (10am) on a weekday so we got a spot easily. Tastings were $10 or $15 for 5 tastings (4 from their set menu and 1 of your choosing). I preferred the wines in the Portfolio Tasting ($10) although they were all white wines. Unfortunately they were sold out of most reds by the time we came late Aug. I liked their Reisling and port; they were very full body and honey forward (sweet siide) which suited my taste preference. The downside was their tasting charge did not go towards your wine purchase like many other wineries in the area. The service was great. Patio seating for wine tasting.

First winery of the day was to check out Sage Hills Vineyard. They're a 100% certified organic…read morewinery. Tastings are $10.00/person, non-refundable for 7 pours. No tasting sheet provided but our pourer was friendly. The tasting room is cozy (we sat in one of the corners with pillows) with a spectacular view of the lake. There's also a spacious patio area in the back. - Brut sauvage - Pinot gris - this was our favourite. Smooth, crisp and unfiltered. We bought a bottle ($30.00) for home. - Gewurztraminer - Rhymes with orange - Merlot - Syrah - Aft - fortified red paired with 75% dark chocolate. Worth the detour to try Sage Hill's organic wines.

First stop on a short winery tour. Very informative! They grow Gerwersteminer and Pinot Noir grapes…read morethat we saw on a quick walk to the lovely dining patio.

Stopped off at 8th Generation Vineyard while in Summerville BC while on a business trip and I was…read morepleasantly impressed. This small vineyard can trace its roots back to Germany from the early 1800's though the Canadian company itself is only about 30 or 40 years old. Having said that this boutique winery offers outstanding wines in small batches as well as cider due to a fire that an aged damaged their grape crop the previous year while they still had flourishing apples on the property. Stopping by the store we learnt the familial history of the owner and how they trace their roots back to Germany's wine country. We enjoyed sampling several of their white, red and frizzante wines as well as cider for a small fee of $15 which was refunded because one of our group purchased a selection of wine. If you are in the area, stop by, its a pleasant experience

The landscaping of the outside area is fantastic. The attendant was incredibly knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. Though the wine wasn't the best I've ever had, the experience was still very pleasurable.

Thornhaven Estates Winery is one of my favourite winery in Summerland, BC. Been a few times…read more Always excellent service and always walk out with a bottle or two. The tasting is $5 non-refundable but you get 7-8 pours. Terry is so knowledgeable, and he does not influence your taste bus buds but works with you to find your best taste. Two years ago, I bough their rose but this time I bought the 2022 Pinot Meunier ($24 including tax and bottle deposit). Terry also suggested another local small family winery for their Gamay Noir - which we also loved. Thornhaven's settling is beautiful with rows and rows of vines and peaks of the Okanagan Lake and hilltops. Buying a bottle or glass of wine and you can bring in our own picnic to enjoy on the patio or the Adirondack chairs.

Been a few times to Thornhaven Estates Winery. Tastings are $5.00/person, non-refundable for 7…read morepours. Our pourer was engaging and cracking dad jokes. Bottles are $23.00 to $35.00 and prices include all taxes. - 2021 Tortured grape - 2022 Pinot gris - 2022 Gewürtztraminer - 2021 Horizon - 2022 Pinot meunier - usually my favourite. This iteration was much drier. - 2019 Syrah - 2023 Peyton's pinot - a rare white pinot noir. This was the favourite from the wines that we sampled. Bought a bottle ($24.00).

A lovely selection of wines and a garden-style patio with a simple but delicious menu of items to…read morechoose from. My wife and I shared both a roasted chicken sandwich and a bench burger and both really hit the spot along with our many wine samplings. Each plate also came with a small side salad. A lovely spot to fretter away an afternoon!

The cutest little farm to table patio restaurant on the way to Naramata!!…read more I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon and this was the most serene patio with a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. I had the prosciutto with a side of bread and it was to die for. We also tried the pasta and ciabatta sandwich. All was great and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. They even grow their food right on site. For dessert we had the lemon tart and espresso ice cream. The lemon tart was the star of the show, not too tart not too sweet. We were seated quickly and our server was attentive and helpful. There was even a little dog going around to greet the customers!! One thing to note is that they do not take reservations, so I would recommend getting there early to ensure a table. Overall great experience and I can't wait to come back.

The wines aren't great - the reds are undrinkable, the whites are slightly better. The food is…read moreoverpriced and mediocre at best. But the patio is one of the best in the Okanagan. Still a decent place to stop and enjoy the view while drinking an okay white wine in the sunshine. Eat beforehand.

We came here after seeing the winery on the Kettle Valley Train ride…read more 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.

Depending which direction you are coming from it is easy to find OR you end up on a different piece…read moreof land. I assume it happens a lot as the man there knew exactly what we were doing. The service was decent, not amazing but to be fair they had a wine tour there when we were there and I am sure the group is going to be what they concentrate on. The price is nice and cheap but I was not a huge fan of the wines. Overall though it is a nice little winery. I would bet they do great with young wine tours but overall it wasnt for me

Our last winery stop of the day was at Three Sisters Winery…read more Tasting fee is a non-refundable $5.00/person (for 5 pours). They have two areas to do their tasting outside; we opted for the tasting inside. Our pourer was younger but very informative and fun. We were given a couple bonus pours. Bottles are in the $19.00 to $45.00 price range. One of the few wineries that show prices with the taxes included. - 2021 Pinot gris - slightly off dry. Fairy solid. - 2021 Bench white - a bit on the sweet side (from the gewurztraminer) with a tropical note. - 2021 Rosé - made from pinot noir grapes. Mostly strawberry and cream notes. - 2020 Pinot noir - medium-bodied with a bit of tartness from the sour cherry. - 2020 Syrah - more full bodied but drier than we expected. The peppercorn came through. - 2020 Tempranillo - more herbaceous, a touch smoky and smooth. They're one of two wineries that do tempranillo in the area. - 2020 Gamay - soft, juicy and hints of berry. We bought a bottle ($25.00) for home. Very chill, solid wines from TSW.

09/29/15: Nice tasting room and inside décor ...... The winery is located slightly up the hill from…read moreSilk Scarf Winery. Our favorite wine: 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon ($36.00 CAD)

First time by today and I'll be back for sure. Wonderful wines with a very pleasant tasting…read moreexperience. Left with the 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Cut, the Reserve Chardonnay, 2016 Bland De Noirs and the MmxV Ceseendo. Could easily have left with one of everything. Now I have a reason to return. Spectacular vineyard.