THE ART OF WINE COUNTRY

There are five main wine regions in British Columbia, each producing a range of grape varieties and wines — the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Fraser Valley and the Similkameen Valley.

There is no better way to understand the wines of British Columbia than to visit the places where they‘re made. In visiting each region, it‘s important to remember that wine begins with grapes, fruit and honey, vineyards and wineries, but is really so much more.

Look around. What makes a wine region unique is what makes its wines unique. Look at what else is growing nearby. Look at the soil. Pick some up and smell it. Good wine will reflect the natural and agricultural heritage of the land. And because BC wines are handmade on a smaller scale, they are nurtured in ways others just can‘t.

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Artisan Sake Maker

1339 Railspur Alley
Vancouver (Granville Island) BC
604.685.7253
www.artisansakemaker.com

Artisan SakeMaker is Canada’s first sake winery established in 2006 with purpose of producing small batch, fresh and naturally processed craft sake.

Averill Creek Vineyard

6552 North Road
Duncan BC V9L 6K9
250.709.9986
www.averillcreek.ca

Averill Creek Vineyard is the largest estate winery on Vancouver Island. We produce award winning wines in the home of Pinot Noir in Canada. The winery features a licensed picnic and patio area with views of Cowichan Bay.

Black Hills Estate Winery

30880 Black Sage Road
Oliver BC V0H 1T0
250.498.0666
www.blackhillswinery.com

Join us at Black Hills Estate Winery for an exceptional experience in our new Vineyard Ultralounge. Immerse yourself in our terroir and gain a true appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into our wines.
Enjoy tastings of all of our current vintages, including our sold out Nota Bene, Carmenere, Alibi, Viogner and Chardonnay. Plus a “sneak peek” barrel tasting of our upcoming Syrah. You will enjoy your experience with a small group of 12 or fewer guests, and will be guided & entertained by our resident “Wine Evangelist”
The Tasting Experience takes place Thursday through Sunday at your choice of an 11 am or 2 pm start time. Only $20 per person and reservations are a must.

Blue Moon Estate Winery

4905 Darcy Road
Courtenay BC V9J 1R5
250.338.9765
www.bluemoonwinery.ca

Blue Moon invites you to expand your wine-tasting experience! Visit our tasting room and certified organic blueberry farm and discover the refreshingly different taste of wines vinted from valley grown organic berries and tree fruits.

Bonitas Winery

20623 McDougald Road
Summerland BC V0H 1Z6
250.494.5208
Toll Free 1.866.534.4527
www.bonitaswinery.com

April — November 11am — 5pm

Sip our award winning wines from one of our sunny patios while enjoying stunning lake views at Summerland’s only winery right on Okanagan Lake. This is a must-see to appreciate the beauty. Take a helicopter wine tour, or join us for a Jazz or Salsa Night with food, live music and dancing in our Mediterranean style restaurant. You can stay in our elegant Winery Loft Vacation Suite overlooking the lake, or hold a wedding or special event here. In the winery, you can view Teira’s original artwork and Chelsie’s gift basket selections.

“A touch of the Mediterranean, Okanagan style”

Cedar Creek Estate Winery

5445 Lakeshore Drive
Kelowna BC V1W 4S5
250.764.8866
Toll Free 800-730-9463
Fax 250.764.2603

www.cedarcreek.bc.ca

Our wines are carefully grown, caressed and finessed rather than simply made, bottled or produced. We believe that wine is elevated from product to craft by careful attention to all aspects of viticulture and winemaking; choice of land, selection of varietals, clones, rootstocks, pruning, cropping, hang time, press method, barrels, time in oak, blending and bottle aging.

Our very best wines are designated "Platinum" - it's our reminder that the choices we make have to add up to one better than gold. We believe that we make the very best wines in the Okanagan Valley. In fact, we believe our wines are as good as any made in the world, but we will provide that, rather than claim it. And the results show in every bottle. On that, you have our word.

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

7311 Fiske Street
Summerland B.C. V0H 1Z2
250.494.8815

www.dirtylaundry.ca

Apr1 - Oct 31: 10am-5pm Daily; Nov 1 - Dec 30 and Jan 4 - Mar 31: 11am-4pm Weekdays. Please call or visit website for additional hours.

Come visit our beautiful boutique winery with a great story behind our name, award winning wines, free tastings and a unique gift shop. Enjoy one of our picnic basket lunches and a glass or bottle of wine on our gorgeous vine covered patio while enjoying the vista.

EauVivre Winery & Vineyards

716 Lowe Drive
Cawston BC V0X 1C2
250.499.2655
Fax 250.499.2675

www.eauvivrewinery.ca

Open daily May to November. By appointment November to April.

Come sample some of our handcrafted wines at our boutique winery located in the heart of the Similkameen Valley.

Find out why the Similkameen has been called "One of the World's 5 Best Wine Regions You've Never Heard of".

Fairview Cellars

13147 334th St, RR #1, S66, C15
Oliver BC V0H 1T0
250.498.2211
www.fairviewcellars.ca

Fairview Cellars is a small Winery producing predominantly big reds containing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The winery is located in the Wine Capital of Canada, Oliver, BC on the renowned Golden Mile, adjacent to the Fairview Mountain Golf Course.

For more Information on Fairview Cellars Wines or to order, please email us today!

Herder Winery & Vineyards

2582 Upper Bench Road
Keremeos BC V0X 1N4
250.499.5595

www.herder.ca

In 2008 the new Herder facility was completed just in time for the 2008 harvest. From the crush pad there are breathtaking valley views and is an inspiring location to make wine. Dedicated to producing the highest quality wines, Herder Winery uses state of the art equipment. Our new winery is outfitted with state of the art tanks with automated pump-over and punch- down devices.

Open daily from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Hester Creek Estate Winery & Villa

Road #8, just South of Oliver
Oliver BC V0H 1T0
250.498.4435
Toll Free 1.866.498.4435
www.hestercreek.com

Love What We Do


Wine Shop open daily at 10:00 am

Villa Suites open from February to October
for reservations call 250.498.4435

Hester Creek Estate Winery is located on the fabled “Golden Mile Bench” of Oliver, B.C.
With 75 acres under vine we have perhaps the most envied location in the entire Okanagan Valley. Our wines continue to receive many awards from North American and International competitions.

Merridale Ciderworks

1230 Merridale Road
Cobble Hill BC V0R 1L0
250.743.4293

www.merridalecider.com

Our Cider House is a unique venue nestled in the heart of the orchard, and is home to our cozy bistro, la Pommeraie. The perfect spot to relax, and learn how to pair cider with meals inspired and created from locally sourced ingredients and taste premium small batch wines from our fellow vintners.

We offer complimentary self-guided tours and tastings for small groups. For large groups, we offer a wide range of Cider Tours and Culinary Adventures. We are sure to have the right package to fit your group.

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

1730 Mission Hill Road
Westbank BC V4T 2E4
250.768.6448

www.missionhillwinery.com

Daily, 9:30 am to 7 pm Seasonal Hours

We hope you'll think of our winery as a refuge from the hurried pace of daily life. We invite you to experience the nature and art of winemaking by walking our lush on-site vineyards and visiting our underground cellars. Seasonal outdoor Terrace Restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner.

MJO Tours

#206-3317 - 30th Ave
Vernon BC V1T 2C9
1.877.726.6548

www.mjotours.com

Monday - Sunday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Fully escorted, entertaining, educational wine tours highlighting unique aspects & features of the North and South Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Book a standard tour or customize a tour to meet your specific needs. Your wine tour specialists - MJO Tours. 1.877.726.6548

Oliver Twist Estate Winery

33013 Road 9A,
south of Oliver BC
250.485.0227

www.olivertwistwinery.com

Peaceful and secluded, Oliver Twist Estate Winery is located on the famous Black Sage Bench, just south of Oliver. Come enjoy our hospitality, view our winery in operation and sip our specially crafted award winning wines.
Wine Shop Hours:
May to Oct: Daily 10-5:30
Nov to Apr: Limited hours-please call

Orchard Hill Estate Cidery Ltd

RR1, Site 42, Comp11
23404 Hwy #97 Oliver BC V0H 1T0
250.495.4325

Orchard Hill Estate Cidery Ltd Apple Ciders, carefully hand crafted, from fresh Okanagan apples grown right here on our family orchard. The flavours are fresh, crisp, subtle and unique. Our cider blends contain different apple varieties mingled together, each with a different level of residual sweetness and with the subtlety of bubbles, to give you the crisp, clean taste of sparkling ciders.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
July and August 8am to 8pm
June, Sept, Oct 8am to 6pm
Winter and Spring — by appointment or to order, call: 250.689.0240

RR1, Site 42, Comp11 Oliver BC, V0H 1T0
For Directions and a Map, visit our website at www.orchardhillcidery.com

Pemberton Distillery


Pemberton BC
604.894.0222
Toll Free 1.888.894.3676
www.pembertondistillery.ca

Open for distillery tours & tastings

Fine Organic Spirits
Nestled in the beautiful Pemberton Valley, just north of Whistler, the Pemberton Distillery handcrafts fine, distinctly regional organic spirits. Experience this craft distillery’s hands-on operations and sample the award winning Schramm Vodka - the world’s only organic potato vodka - made from locally grown potatoes and pure Coast Mountain water.

Tyler Schramm, Master Distiller & Owner, Pemberton Distillery

Rustic Roots Winery

2238 Hwy 3 (North of flashing amber light)
Cawston BC V0X 1C0
250.499.2751

Rustic Roots is located on a 30 acre Organic Farm in Cawston, B.C. that has been in the Harker family since 1888 or for 6 generations. We hope you come to enjoy this unique and historic family oriented new winery as much as we have!

Hours of Operation: Peak Season-10-8; Shoulder Seasons-10-5; Off Season-by appointment

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse

2487 Mt. St. Michael Road
Saanichton BC V8M 1T7
250.544.4824

www.seacider.ca

Art and Artisan cider. A perfect pairing.

Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse is open year round for tastings and tours. Rotating installations featured in the agri-chic Mezzanine Gallery, curated by artist Karen Cooper. Enjoy traditionally fermented cider, cheese, charcuterie and a view of Cordova Channel.

Come, raise a glass!

Silverside Farm & Winery

3810 Cobble Hill Road
Cobble Hill BC
250.743.9149

www.silversidefarm.com

Open Saturdays 11am-4pm until June and then Daily 10am-6pm June to Sept.

Silverside Farm and Winery, situated at the south end of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. produces blue berries as well as berry wines and fortified (port style) dessert wines. In addition to fresh berries and produce, we also offer jams, jellies, and fruit vinegars made right here on the farm.

We invite you to visit our landmark property, take a tour of our berry plantation, or a guided tour of our winemaking operation before sampling some of our wine. While you savor the taste of one of our fortified fruit wines with some local dark chocolate, check out the work of the area’s artists inside our tasting room.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tinhorn Creek Estate Winery

32830 Tinhorn Creek Road
Oliver BC V0H 1T0
250.498.3743
Toll Free 1.888.484.6467
www.tinhorn.com

Our superior estate vintages and spectacular hillside setting along a historic gold mining creek will amaze you.

Enjoy award-winning wines on our sun drenched patio or picnic facilities, with breathtaking views of the South Okanagan. Striking architecture and a well appointed wine and gift shop welcome you. Unsurpassed self-guided tours of the winery, demonstration vineyard and the barrel cellar are all offered. Original art is on display year-round.

Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival


Osoyoos BC
www.osoyooscelebritywinefestival.com

Jun 10 to 12, 2010

This special weekend is a veritable Meritage of different food and wine pairing events that showcase our first class regional Chefs and Winemakers. It will provide participants with the unique opportunity to rub shoulders with A-listers from the Film & Television Industry while enjoying the internally acclaimed cuisine and wine.

Come and participate in the weekend activities that include the first annual Vinos ~ a wine commercial film festival, A Bike Ride with the Winemakers, a VIP Reception and Beach Party where you will enjoy wine tasting and food pairing poolside and on the beach of Walnut Beach Resort, the Nota Bene Release Party and the finale - the 2nd Annual Celebrity Wine Auction.

Working Horse Winery

5266 Coldham Road
Peachland BC V0H 1X2
Toll Free 1.877.448.5007

www.workinghorsewinery.com

Working Horse is a mixed use historic farm/ boutique winery and B&B;that is fueled by a passion for organics, sustainable living, gourmet food, cultural events, drink and draft horses. The 22- acre farm is one of the oldest vineyards in the Okanagan and the location where the 1st Icewine in North America was made.
We offer tours and tastings, gourmet picnics, lunches & dinners, relaxing farms stays and a venue for special events such as weddings.
The Organic Gourmet Farm Store carries local produce, herbs, artisan organic baked goods, our favourite kitchen wares and other items that bring joy to the culinary experience.
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Naramata Bench Wineries Association

930 Sammet Road, PO Box 9
Naramata BC V0H 1N0
www.naramatabench.com

The Naramata Bench is one of the most scenic wine regions in North America. Situated along a meandering country road, with spectacular view of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding mountains, the unique group of boutique wineries that have staked their claim to this prime agricultural land are known as much for their award-winning wines as they are for their warm welcome.

Along with the spectacular beauty of The Bench comes quality. The wines of the Naramata Bench share a fine pedigree of superb craftmanship and heritage. Naramata Bench wine country is a must visit destination for wine lovers and those seeking a special and unique wien holiday.

We look forward to welcoming you to share the warmth, beauty, fun and fine wines of the Naramata Bench.