From Penticton, my friend and I decided to the long way home to Vancouver via Hwy 3 so we could…read morevisit Robin Ridge Winery as it has been on my friend's to-do-list. Boy, oh boy, we were not disappointed. Robin Ridge Winery is situated in the stunning Similkameen Valley. The 100% estate-grown, organic fruit is crafted into small quantities of high quality wine. I don't know how they do it (maybe with lots of love and also being certified organic!) but they produce intense and quality flavour wines. I enjoyed all the four wines from the tasting which starts with a white to rose and finishing with the intense Gamay red. Their "famous" 2020 Flamingo was not on the tasting menu as stock was getting low. I took the plunge and bought this rosé as it was not sold in the BC VQA while the other rosé, Flicker, and the Chardonnay were. The staff informed us that the rosé wines were named for birds starting with the letter F. How cute! Price points for the wines were surprisingly amazing for the high level flavours and also being a certified organic vineyard. My friend was so pleased , 2 more bottles came home with us. If you are visiting the Similkameen Valley, I strong suggest you stop by. The Chardonnay, Rosé (Flicker) and Gamay were the winners for me and others also agree as there are many winning medals displayed. I look forward to my next return and will be telling my family and friends about this spectacular winery that has it all and maybe some more surprises down the road.

Robin Ridge is a cute little winery in the Similkameen Valley. I first came here when they were…read morehaving a winery fun day, which is when they imitated Cock Robin and let the kids run around the premises, and set up a little archery game for all the kids to enjoy. That kind of family relaxing atmosphere is absolutely great, firstly, and I really like it. The proprietors of the winery are very friendly and the tasting desk is very well-versed in their wines. They usually have up to 8 different wines available for taste and aren't pretentiously charging huge fees like other parts of B.C. (I'm looking at you, Black Hills). In fact, they charge none at all! But you will almsot definitely walk out with something that you like. They have a huge array of reds and whites. In particular, I remember their Flamingo, which is a rose they made from their 15 year old son experimenting with table grapes (I'm guessing for a science experiment? Or for what 15 year olds always want to do, which is make their own wine?). The Flamingo is refreshing and sugarier than most roses, which is a perfect kind of summer wine to relax with. It also reflects that table grape kind of consistency. What keeps me coming back is one of the best medium reds in the province, their Gamay. A lovely wine that matched well with all manner of cheese that I could fling at it, this wine has a beautiful brooding dark fruit aroma but none of the insane amount of body that cabernet sauvignon or syrah carries with it. It's kind of like a merlot, but exciting. Actually, their merlot's quite good too... Definitely check out this place before heading out to Osoyoos. You won't regret it.

Was pleasantly surprised during my first visit to this winery. I had tried their wines before but…read morehave never been to the winery itself. The woman pouring the tastings was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Port style wine was one of our favorites by far.

My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited…read moresixty wineries. You can follow our various locations with this disclaimer. That's sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired. On a rather isolated hill just south of Okanagan Falls sits a family of smaller wineries all worthy of a visit. The first two on this list is Wild Goose and Stags Hollow, which is a fifteen-second walk from each other, literally next door. Thus, a visit to one equates to visiting both. But be aware that these wineries are like Anna Kendrick, petite and an acquired taste. But I adore that actress, and I walked away with several bottles that day. The actual tasting rooms are small, and in total, both visits won't take long, but there is also Liquidity and Noble Ridge nearby, and those wineries are amazing, and it would be crazy to go here without visiting them all, so go do that. About the only thing odd about the location is that because they on a hill, they're basically beside the highway, but you have a winding route to get where you need to go, but it's still worth it.

One of the best wineries in the Okanagan region. Not only are the views stunning, but the wine is…read moredelicious and you can't beat the wine tasting price point. If you haven't booked one of the private tasting rooms, you'll be taken outside to the back patio of the building to enjoy great wine and a stunning view of the valley. Guests can also plan ahead for a picnic on the property with a purchase of a bottle. The gentleman who lead us through our tasting was wonderful (and VERY patient - we'd hit another winery before we got to Noble). He had a lot of knowledge to share. You'll definitely want to leave with a bottle or two, and your $10 tasting fee goes toward your purchase. Free parking in the lot on site.

Great tasting experience, one of the best views in the Okanagan Valley, bring your PikNik, buy a…read morebottle of wine and enjoy the property. We had a special treat with their Port

Painted Rock Estate in Penticton is a family winery committed to the production of ultra-premium,…read moreterroir driven Okanagan wines from their single estate vineyard. Their modern and strikingly designed tasting room offers wines paired with charcuterie. Painted Rock is a definite must-visit on your next visit.

Pretentious and over-priced are words that come to mind when I think of my experience tasting here…read more The grounds and views are stunning, and a lot of money seemingly went in to the tasting room, as it does look modern and upscale. I found the staff friendly and talkative, but I wasn't impressed with the wines, typically around $35-45 a bottle, but taste-wise they would be more realistically priced around $20. The owner also boasted about how they would deliver a case across Canada to Ontario for $60. Which is exorbitant considering other wineries nearby only charge $15-20 per case for delivery. I get the feeling that if you have more money than sense, this is the place for you. However, a wise investor could spend their money better.

This is a small boutique winery run by a husband and wife. The husband is the winemaker. They have…read morea small but cute setup with comfy outdoor seating overlooking the landscape below. There is also a friendly dog. The wine is pretty good and apparently now being served at the Botanist in Vancouver.

FANTASTIC WINERY!! Our group of 7 went for a tasting this afternoon and had the pleasure of being…read moregreeted AND educated by Dianne (one of the owners). She was absolutely amazing and so much fun!! The wine is DELICIOUS and diverse for all palates, you will find something you love GUARANTEED! Thank you to the Oh family for their welcoming service, warm hospitality and great laughs! We will be back!!

This is such a cute family run winery! The views are absolutely spectacular and unobstructed!…read moreThe tasting room is cozy and you'll be greeted right away more than likely by one of the owners. The symbolic behind the name "Mocojo" is a pretty cool story that you can hear about as well. I do have to admit, I'm not a blue cheese fan, although the pairing that they have with it makes it melt in your mouth delicious! I was pleasantly surprised.

We had an absolutely amazing time here at Black Widow Winery. The location of this is amazing,…read moreright on the Naramata main road of all the wineries. The wine here is amazing and the prices are insane for how amazing the wine is. I highly recommend coming here for a tasting and getting a case or two of their amazing wine. Seriously, you will not be disappointed by the wine here. Make a reservation as it is a smaller space and it would a shame to come and not get a chance to taste the amazing wine here.

Every wine I tried here was amazing. I bought a lot and they also sold me a special case for…read moreshipping a whole load of wine on the flight back to Ontario. The building doesn't look anything fancy, but the wine tastes so much better than the building looks. If you're ever on a wine tour in the Okanagan, make sure you stop by here. You won't be disappointed!

When a winery holds tastes by appointment only I typically am dissuaded to visit. However my love…read moreof Laughing Stock broke this rule. A lovely private tasting hosted with great knowledge and friendliness. The story behind this vineyard is far better explained in person. Blind trust red and white, pinot gris and of course the Portfolio have all accompanied me home from this visit. Anyone that visits be sure to play the blind trust game! Their website is also extremely well done.

When two successful financial consultants give it all up to buy a winery and take a vow of poverty,…read morewhat do you get? Laughing Stock. It's clever, it's a great story, and they try every day not to live up to the name. Critics agree they're succeeding! The Pinot Gris is a good place to start -- it's affordable at $19.90 and has a great fruit taste, but it's not too simple. Step it up and try their Portfolio ($38.90), a big red blend that hits all the right marks with me. We didn't get the warmest reception, but we appeared in their tasting room right before closing time. The tasting room is modern and minimal with an amazing view of the valley and lake. It's a beautiful place to visit and shouldn't be missed in your Naramata Bench tour!