Thank you, Reilly, for your service! You made the experience so unique and fun. I came at just…read morebefore the end of the day and the people were so friendly and energetic. Cute little shop with a ton of fun things to purchase (including snacks and non wine drinks). I came for the Cab Sav but they were sold out! I was so disappointed. I heard it was very good so I hope to get there earlier next time! But Reilly took me on a wine trip that was fun and eased my disappointment. It was just me and I felt totally comfortable with her. I'll definitely come back next year!

Fun,eclectic and delish wines there is something for everyone here almost! The tasting room itself…read moreis a feast of color and products, everything from catch phrase tee's, towels and tchotchkes to local art and of course wines, you will have as much fun peaking Thru everything as you will tasting. Wines are delish and great prices with fun labels to create talking pieces at events etc! Check them Out,you won't be sorry.

Fiona is a an angel! If you want exceptional bread, you must come here. And go early. I came Friday…read moreat 2:30 pm and they were all sold out of bread. I picked up some cheeses and salami for chacuterie anyways but I wanted that bread! I came on Monday (at 10 am) and was able to scoop up 8 breads! The flavors are super good (try the asiago). The location is stunning. Wine barrels serve as tables (each with a hand sanitizers). You overlook fields of vines and the Oliver horizon. Everyone is so friendly and happy. I never got to try the wine but I will hands down go back. Again, Fiona is a magician. Her breads are so creative and exceptionally flavorful. The bread melts in your mouth and perfect to sop up the wine. Thank you for adding this treat to my Oliver trips!

**Note: Reviews are based on my experience when I was there during early September…read more I love carbohydrates in any form, especially bread. Platinum Bench is a great place to grab fresh artisan bread for your breakfast. Come early for it because it SELLS OUT. However, I would be conscious of how much you want to order and when you order. Platinum's bread is hot out of the oven, with a crunchy crust, pillowy soft inside, with the right texture of chewiness. We tried 4 types of bread, and overall, I would recommend: - Asiago Cheese - Gorgonzola & Fig Preserves The smell of the bread is amazing, and the taste delivers with the right amount of sweet/savory balance between the cheeses + fruit. I would've wanted more/bigger pieces of fig preserves or pear in the bread, but that's just my personal preference. The only thing I wasn't too impressed with was the service. In any type of food service, I expect kindness, welcoming attitudes, and compassion. However, the lady who was there at the time was not friendly and had an overbearing attitude which was a major disappointment and turnoff for me. Aside from the poor service, some improvements I would suggest to the overall physical environment include: A. Have a bigger sign that states each type of artisan bread you sell - this will allow people to see the options you offer. This will help avoid huge clumps of people hovering at one place, and allow customers know what they want to order ahead of time. B. Have a sign that specifically states where the line for bread is, and where the line for wine tasting is. It was quite confusing and not well marked. C. Have signs that states which parking spots are reserved for wine tours vs private cars. Overall, not bad. Don't think I'll be going back to try out their actual winery experience, but if you are wine-hopping around the area, I think dropping by for their artisan bread can be worth it.

A great locally owned Winery with views that can't be topped. Service and knowledge of the team…read morehelps you feel that you are part of creating the history of this place. I can't recommend enough that after your tasting, you take a glass of wine or one of their wine slushes, and sit on the deck to admire the views. If you want fancy, pretentious wine, go somewhere else. Coming here you feel welcomed and don't need a reservation or are expected to pay a tasting fee if you buy wine.

We were greeted right away, it was nice to not have to make an appointment, we waited under 10…read moreminutes on the lovely patio with View of the lake. Respectful of all social distancing rules. Amazing tasting wines served by the sweetest staff, looking forward to going back!

The Grandmasters Tasting Experience: Jackson did an outstanding job of presenting Checkmate wines…read morein a personable and engaging fashion. He also toured us through the property and winery before seating us at the best patio in the Okanagan. The wines, charcuterie and views were amazing. We also appreciated the time taken by membership manager James to make us feel welcome and set up the rest of our VIP day touring two other premium wineries in Oliver. It was a five-star experience. We'll be back for more.

Don't get me wrong, the wine is exquisite but the staff is snobby and not friendly. During the…read moreexperience, I felt severely judged and unwelcome at this establishment. I come to Oliver/Osoyoos, 2-3x per summer and absolutely love the wine served in this region, Checkmate is the only winery where I feel the guests are unwelcomed unless wine club members.

This winery was awesome. Beautiful views. Knowledgeable staff and super friendly. Loved how much…read moreIngrid knew of the process and the area. As tourists, I would recommend this place to any and all travelers. To top it all off, the wine was really really good.

Small and intimate tastings. Staff give lots of tasting notes and information. Wines are uniqiue…read moreand excellent without crazy prices. Owned by a husband and wife, the wife is actually the local GP. This winery was recommended by multiple wineries in the area.

Great wines and a great community supporter. We esppecially enjoy their Pinot Duetto Rose…read more Will and Barb Watkins Guild of Waggoneers and Artificers

Castoro de Oro Winery is absolutely a MUST DO experience!!!…read more Their memorable and meaningful beaver logo image caught our eye on a trip through Oliver to Osoyoos eight years ago. We stopped in on a whim... and fell in love! ... Both with the friendly, welcoming, funny and delightful enthusiasm of Owner and ´Hostess with the Mostest,´ Stella... as well as with their refreshing and delicious selection of Okanagan wines! We have returned every year since 2013, and Castoro De Oro has never failed to produce a fun and memorable experience! We are always impressed and thrilled with the selection of award-winning wines on offer (and as a closet deal-lover, I am also blown away be their competitive pricing... especially for such high-end products!) The truly beautiful, spirited woman who runs the place will have you in stitches, and wishing you never had to leave.

Fantastic setting. Fantastic wine with reasonable prices and…read morea good range of prices. Our host was Jim and he was fantastic. The setting was so beautiful that we have booked to go for lunch tomorrow. One of our favorite wineries and I would recommend that you do not miss it.

This is an outstanding winery located between Oliver and Osoyoos. Terrafina is the restaurant on…read moresite-their food is outstanding. If you are looking for a traditional Italian meal, you must try Terrafina at Hester Creek. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. We truly enjoy every meal here. This is a busy restaurant in the summer and reservations are a must. The wine tasting room is in a separate building. Inside it is traditional Italian with several seating areas to choose from. There is a great, equally large summer patio. The wines are outstanding. This is a must visit restaurant if you are in the area.

Fanastic wines from Oliver - they offer a few different tastings and all of their wines are…read moreexceptional. Each time I visit, I pick up multiple bottles - I'm kicking myself for not becoming a wine member. They have a great outdoor tasting area with misters to keep you cool on a hot summer day and if the grapes are ready, they have some table grapes growing that they extend to the guests.

It is never fair to review a winery on a miserable day. Of course it was miserable when we went so…read morewe didnt get anytime outside on the grounds that look rather nice. Inside was a small shop with a lot of things to look at. We did buy some excellent chocolate! I wanted a book but it was a bit out of my budget. Wife did sample a rose that she said was pretty decent. The service is fast and friendly, it is worth stopping in