There are nearly 40 wineries nestled into the region’s rolling hills, so we’ve curated a list for every type of grape lover. Whether you want beautiful views, perfectly paired bites or a bright bottle of bubbly—we’ve got you covered.

Grapes on vines at Quails’ Gate Winery. Courtesy of tourismkelowna.com – Shawn Talbot Photography

Your Tasting Experiences Pick: 50th Parallel Estate – Lake Country

Tastings are an excellent way to sample a variety of wines before committing to a bottle—and 50th Parallel Estate’s “transparent tasting room” overlooks the vineyards and Okanagan Lake so you can sample with a view. The winery also runs tours of its unique wine caves, a Grape to Glass tour through the vineyards or bespoke experiences where groups can learn how to be
a winemaker.

Your Historic Pick: Ancient Hill Estate Winery – Lake Country

This boutique winery has a long history as a vineyard in the 1940s and 1950s before it was temporarily converted to an orchard and then a vineyard again. The winery building at Ancient Hill was designed by Penticton architect Robert Mackenzie, and has an old-world feel, as though you’ve been transported in time. For classic ambience and a land with rich history (and good wine, of course), Ancient Hill is your pick.

Your Food Pairing Pick: Arrowleaf Cellars – Lake Country

Most wineries offer food pairing options with their wine samples. But Arrowleaf Cellars’ Cream Puff Weekends are worth a visit alone, with the cream puffs (which rotate flavours weekly) made fresh in-house on weekends from March to December. Guests can also sample Arrowleaf’s charcuterie picnic box on the patio with their wine flights or enjoy a glass with tapas from their food trucks on select days. Be sure to take in that view, too!

Your White Wines Pick: CedarCreek Estate Winery – Kelowna

Wine bottles at CedarCreek Estate Winery. Courtesy of tourismkelowna.com – Ken Hagen

Produced with organic and natural craftsmanship, you can’t go wrong with any of CedarCreek’s wines. But the whites—across all the collections—are a standout. From the award-winning rieslings to the estate chardonnays, if you’re looking to sample some crisp whites in the Okanagan, CedarCreek is a must-stop.

Your Girls’ Trip Pick: Ex Nihilo Vineyards – Lake Country

Booking a getaway with friends? Make Ex Nihilo a stop on your tour of Kelowna wine country. Translating from Latin to “out of nothing,” Ex Nihilo has a little bit of everything to keep a group happy—good views, great wine, tasty snacks, excellent tours and tastings—making it the ideal stop for a girls’ trip.

Your Wine Gift Pick: Gray Monk Estate Winery – Lake Country

As a legacy winemaker in the region, Gray Monk Estate Winery’s bottles aren’t just great to take home—they make excellent gifts too. Choose from limited edition bottles, the Estate Collection, the Odyssey Collection and more for a gift that anybody who appreciates wine will enjoy.

Your Ice Wine Pick: Grizzli Winery – West Kelowna

Keen for an all-round good bottle of ice wine? Grizzli Winery has a great selection for the ice wine lover, from gewürztraminer to cabernet franc to sauvignon blanc. To satisfy a sweet tooth, Grizzli also has sweet raspberry and blueberry fruit wines that are perfect for mixing cocktails and sangrias.

Your Unique Wine Pick: Meadow Vista Honey Wines – Kelowna

In the mood for something different? These fruity, floral honey wines from Meadow Vista are equally unique as they are delicious. With an array of award-winning honey wines (a.k.a., mead) to sample, prepared to *bee* wowed by the different series. Don’t miss the bee tour and experience the farm while you’re there.

Your Wine Connoisseur Pick: Mission Hill Family Estate – Kelowna

The underground barrel cellar at Mission Hill Family Estate. Courtesy of tourismkelowna.com – Ken Hagen

Recently named Winery of the Year for the sixth year by the WineAlign Awards, Mission Hill Family Estate is a must-visit legacy winery in the Okanagan. From stunning architecture to beautiful views to all-round excellent wines, if you’re a wine aficionado (or travelling with one), Mission Hill is perfect for you.

Your Wine Club Pick: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery – Kelowna

A family-owned and operated winery, Priest Creek has our pick if you’re looking to join a wine club and support local Okanagan makers. With discounts, complimentary tastings, special events and more, the wine club membership at Priest Creek also has multiple tiers to accommodate your preferences.

Your Ageable Wine Pick: Quails’ Gate Estate Winery – West Kelowna

Looking to set aside a few bottles for the future? Quails’ Gate has our ageable wine pick. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Quails’ Gate has great options for those wanting Okanagan chardonnays and pinots that ages beautifully.

Your Urban Winery Pick: Sandhill Wines – Kelowna

Located in the heart of downtown Kelowna, Sandhill Wines is a quick stop for those already touring the city. The estate at Sandhill was also once the home of Calona, B.C.’s oldest winery. Be sure to try Sandhill’s Small Lot program, which allows notable wines to shine, whether they’re from grapes grown with innovative techniques or barrels that simply stand out.

Your Pinot Noir Pick: SpearHead Winery – Kelowna

The vineyard at Spearhead Winery. Courtesy of tourismkelowna.com – Kylie Mae

SpearHead Winery is the go-to for pinot lovers. This powerhouse is perfect for those looking for a quality bottle of pinot—with several to peruse from. While you’re there, sample the unique White Pinot Noir or Pinot Noir Rosé to get outside of the traditional pinot-shaped box.

Your Sparkling Wine Pick: Summerhill Pyramid Winery – Kelowna

Not only does Summerhill produce a wide range of organic wines, but there is also a great lineup of bubbles to match. Whether it’s organic sparkling wines aged in the pyramid (yes, the building is a pyramid), member-exclusive bottles or a Pinot Noir Rosé Brut, Summerhill is the place for a beautiful bottle of well-made bubbly

Your Riesling Pick: Tantalus Vineyards – Kelowna

Tantalus Vineyards is quickly building a reputation as one of the world’s elite crafters of riesling. Recently, the 2022 Old Vines Riesling was awarded 93 points at the WineAlign Awards. Try a bottle of the 2024 Riesling Lab that pays homage to this winery’s iconic varietal and playful experimentation.

Your Legacy Pick: The View Winery & Vineyards – Kelowna

Wine and cider picnic tasting in the apple tree orchard at The View Winery. Courtesy of tourismkelowna.com – Ken Hagen

The property that’s home to the View Winery has been in the family for five generations—and that experience of working on the land is reflected in the quality of their award-winning wines. Find this history in the wine shop too, which is located in a 1920s-era vintage building.

Your Fun Winery Pick: The Vibrant Vine Winery – Kelowna

Probably the most colourful winery in the Okanagan, the Vibrant Vine is exactly what we’d describe as a “fun” winery (even if that’s not a typical adjective one might use for a winery). From colourful labels to equally flavourful wines, the Vibrant Vine is your winery pick if you want to have a good time.

Your Celebratory Pick: Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – West Kelowna

The Sabering Bubbles in the Vineyard tasting at Volcanic Hills, where guests can use a sabre to pop a bottle of bubbles, is just the unique experience to celebrate an occasion, whether it’s an engagement or milestone birthday. Situated on the southeastern slopes of Mount Boucherie, Volcanic Hills gets its name from calling the land on this 60-million-year-old dormant volcano home.

Learn more about Kelowna’s must-visit spots at tourismkelowna.com/explore/spots/wine.