I was a bit disappointed to see the tasting experience had moved from a nice, sit down environment…read moreto a standing one in the sun in the garden. What I wasn't expecting was to be blown away by the quality of the wines, especially the Chardonnay! Everything I tried was so good.

went here last week and had the most amazing hostess. to start she was super socialble and even…read moreasked us if we wanted to switch our table to an patio seat because she personally prefers outside. she also offered to take multiple pictures of the group of us because she mentioned that if she was out with her friends she would want photos. I think her name was jasmine but she was so engaged and enthusiastic. we wanted to leave her a tip personally but unfortunately she was off by the time we were done eating. she also gave food recommendations to aid!

The view winery is right next to Ward cidery! Ordered the flight and loved how special the cider…read moreflavours are here! Hibiscus, Pina colada, tropical and apple! All the ciders were full of fruity flavour and nothing beats enough the drinks in the orchard!

this was absolutely divine, Ellie was an absolute treat to serve us! The wine was exquisite, and so…read morewas the experience!!!! Thank you!!!!

Gin and donkeys!…read more Next on our itinerary was Wiseacre Farm Distillery. We had booked a tour and tasting and were greeted by Talulah and Juniper, the owners' friendly dogs. Kristi, one of the owners, gave us a tour and the history of their farm and animals -- Peppa and Patsy, the donkeys; Valentine the cow; and Grandpa Joe, the elderly rooster. After the tour, we sampled their gin and vodka in a gorgeous tasting room. Unfortunately they didn't have their famous lavender gin for sampling or purchase, but we enjoyed what we sampled and we purchased several bottles of their gin and vodka. (And I will definitely be purchasing more in the future, as well as their lavender gin.) I absolutely loved Wiseacre Farm Distillery -- it was the highlight of my trip. If you are in Kelowna, be sure to visit Wiseacre! [Yelp collections: Kelowna 2020; Wine Time!]

Wiseacre Farm Distilery is a cute spot nestled into the woods of East Kelowna and taste some…read moresmall batch spirits while exploring and meeting the animals on the farm.

Off the Grid Organic Winery is such a cute spot in West Kelowna. The drive across the bridge can be…read morea bit of a nightmare depending on traffic, but once you're there, the beautiful lake views make up for it. They have goats and chickens, which is fun if you're visiting with kids, plus a food truck with poutine, charcuterie, and other options. There are chicken fingers and fries for kids, but not much else for them food-wise. A really pretty, relaxed spot to enjoy some wine, take in the views, and hang out for a while. Definitely worth a stop!

Loved the yoga outside on the grass with the views!…read more My kid loved the animals! I'm not a wine drinker, but always a hit when I gift a bottle.

Back for our annual visit to Dominion Cider. Tastings are still $5.00 waived with purchase; magic…read morehour, three experimental flavours and two apple sodas. Their sodas (plum & sage, ginger & peach, lavender & vanilla, cucumber & lime) were refreshing. Bought several experimental series bottles; once and future (perry with quince), times like these (cider with sauv blanc and apricot) and bright young things (perry with crab apples) along with halcyon days with rhubarb ($6.25) and a 4-pack apple sodas ($20.00).

Always a good time when we stop into Dominion Cider to see what's new…read more Tastings are now charged (for 4 pours) but the fee is waived with purchase. Our pourer was super friendly and bubbly. We were given two bonus pours of their experiments series. Bottles are $20.00 and a 4-pack is $24.00 (tax included). - April in Paris - winesap single variety. - Nom de plume - off dry, plum was very subtle. - All that glitters - tang of nectarine comes through and smelled heavenly. We bought a bottle ($20.00) for home). - Hope springs eternal - peaches, smoother than the nectarine. - Times like these - kveik fermented cider. A beer cider hybrid. - Castles in the sky - super delicious. They use grapes from Lightning Rock. We also bought a bottle ($20.00). Definitely check them out if you're a fan of craft ciders.

Such a unique winery! The honey wines here are so fragrant and the ciders all have unique flavour…read moreprofiles too. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking to try something new!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Meadow Vista. Everyone on staff was friendly, the building and…read moregrounds are lovely, and our VIP tasting with Jess was super enjoyable and educational. We loved the mead and would absolutely recommend this gem of a place!

What a cute winery and cidery! We did a tasting of five wines and five ciders and loved everything…read morewe tried! The Riesling and Gewurtztraminer was tasty to try on a cold day and the ciders all had unique, special tastes. Some dry, some sweet. Each cider was a hit for our varying pallets. Our wine sommeliers were super helpful and friendly! We bought some cider and wine to take home but also cracked some cold cans they had available open and drank right in the orchard. It was a splendid experience and just what I needed for my weekend in Kelowna!

Our third stop of the afternoon was to check out Wards Cidery which also houses The View Winery &…read moreVineyard. We dropped in on a Friday (around 3:45pm) for a cider tasting. Staff was kind enough to squeeze us in before a big group's arrival. Tasting fee is $5.00/person and includes five pours. Fee is waived with a purchase. - InfiniTea tropical green tea - hint of coconut. - InfiniTea strawberry kiwi - reminded B of strawberry kiwi fruitopia. We liked their tea infused ciders the most and bought a variety pack ($11.55 for 4) for home. - Wards dry hopped cider - didn't like this one much. Not much depth or flavour. - Ginger cider - very light on the ginger flavour but at least they use fresh ginger. - Harvest spiced cider - you can drink this hot or cold. I liked this one more than the ginger. - Mimosa cider - tasted some orange notes. The packaging is eye catching. Wards ciders were run of the mill. Interesting that you can find their cans cheaper in town at Superstore than at their actual facility.

Stop by for a wine tasting! The wine has its own unique blend, made with organic ingredients, which…read morethe server mentioned helps with having less of a hangover. Unfortunately, we couldn't visit the kitchen due to the slow season, but the pyramid and gift store are worth checking out. The winery itself is on the older side, and they've kept much of the decor vintage, adding to its charm. The champagne glasses are perfect for photos -- definitely Instagram-worthy! As for the pyramid, it's a bit on the sketchy side. It's a self-guided tour, but the lights are off, and the only sound is calming meditation music playing through the speakers. It creates a mysterious vibe, though I'm not entirely sure why it feels so... intriguing. Definitely a unique experience, with a mix of history, ambiance, and a little mystery.

Stopped by for a wine tasting late afternoon. Luckily, we got there in time before they closed…read moretheir last tasting time at 6:45pm. Daniel was serving us for the tasting. He was super knowledgeable and friendly. Never tried to sell us any of the wines. He was just lovely to chat with, to learn more about Summerhill's wine and property. Thank you for a pleasant experience, Daniel! Of all the wine tastings I did over the weekend, these ones were pretty good. I don't buy into the whole pyramid structure and however they use that in their winemaking process. However, I will agree that they make really good reds and dessert wines. The property itself was beautiful. They had a really nice spot overlooking the valley. Unfortunately, the restaurant looked a bit dated from what I could see in the the tasting room.