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    Observatory Wines

    4.0 (1 review)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    11 months ago

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    Blair G.

    Jonny, thank you for the concise review

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    Joie Farm Winery - We are dog friendly! All behaved pups welcome

    Joie Farm Winery

    4.3(23 reviews)
    9.4 km
    $$

    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!

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    Joie Farm Winery - Our farmhouse tasting room, nestled along the Naramata Bench

    Our farmhouse tasting room, nestled along the Naramata Bench

    Joie Farm Winery - Outdoor tasting space

    Outdoor tasting space

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    Heaven's Gate Estate Winery - Interior

    Heaven's Gate Estate Winery

    4.0(8 reviews)
    6.7 km

    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.

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    Heaven's Gate Estate Winery - Sparkling gamay ($24.00)

    Sparkling gamay ($24.00)

    Heaven's Gate Estate Winery - Exterior

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    Heaven's Gate Estate Winery - Exterior

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    Observatory Wines - winetastingroom - Updated May 2026

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