10. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
After heavy renovation in 2003, the Burrowing Owl Estate Winery received new wine making facilities as well as a new wine shop and tasting bar. This makes for a more efficient wine-making process and a more enjoyable experience for guests.
The owners also took advantage of the Burrowing Owl's dramatic landscape by constructing a brand new restaurant, called the Sonora Room. This restaurant features a fireplace, large outdoor patio area, and serves the winery's own wine.
The Burrowing Owl Estate Winery's wine shop is open April to November daily, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
9. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Sitting unrivalled atop the "Golden Mile," a former gold mining creek, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards uses sustainable practices when farming their vineyards. Guests here can take in views of the 150 acre vineyard as they sample the different wines.
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is open during all months of the year from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
8. Twisted Tree Vineyards & Winery
Hand crafted and family owned are the two phrases that best describe Twisted Tree Vineyards and Winery. Producing only a small amount of wine every year, the winery will only sell the best wine it is capable of creating. These hands on wine-makers consider their product to be an expression of their regional terroir and passion for winemaking.
Like most wineries in this reigon, Twisted Tree Vineyards & Winery offers breathtaking panoramic views of Osoyoos and the lake. The tasting room is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm between May to October.
7. Inniskillin Winery
Located just north of Osoyoos in the nearby town of Oliver, the Inniskillin Winery offers table and icewine for sale. Inniskillin may be more a more recognized name for Canadians as they also have a winery in Niagara Falls which shares the same commitment to excellence.
Inniskillin has three large vineyards in the Okanagan providing enough room for discovery harvests where the winery tests new technologies and harvesting methods. Due to the harvesting of icewine, the winery is open all year round from 10:00am to 5:00pm during the summertime, and 10:00am to 4:00pm during the wintertime.
6. Hester Creek Estate Winery
Also located along the Golden Mile, Hester Creek Estate is one of British Columbia's most awarded wineries. Guests can relax, shielded from sunlight, on the vine-covered patio with views, snacks, and refreshments to enjoy. The Hester Creek Estate Winery is open from May 1st through Canadian Thanksgiving weekend from 10:00am to 5:30pm. From then on, the winery is still open up until April 30th, however they close earlier at 4:00pm.
5. Le Vieux Pin Winery
Named after a historic pine tree on the northwest corner of the vineyard, Le Vieux Pin is a fairly new winery first opening its doors in 2006. This winery has taken many design inspirations from the property where an old French barn and railway station are situated. Wines here are made in the French tradition while still taking advantage of modern day farming technologies.
Le Vieux Pin Winery is located just north of Osoyoos in the town of Oliver.
4. Blasted Church Winery
Blasted Church Winery gets its' name from a church which was re-located from a deserted mining camp. In 1929 a small crew set out on a mission to bring the deserted church back to where it belonged, the Okanagan Falls. Before physically moving the church, the crew used sticks of dynamite to "loosen the nails," which eventually led the church to its current location high along a cascading hillside peering over Skaha Lake.
Blasted Church Winery is open 7 days per week from 10:00am to 5:00pm between May 1 and October 31.
3. Nk'Mip Cellars
Nk'Mip Cellars is accredited as North America's first aboriginal owned and operated winery. Since 2007, Nk'Mip Cellars has garnered over 40 prestigious awards for its wines. This winery also has a small restaurant for guests to enjoy after a tasting session. The winery and restaurant is open from May 1 to October 31 between 9:00am to 5:00pm, however their gift shop is open all year round.
2. LaStella Winery
LaStella Winery is a newer winery to the Okanagan Valley first opening its doors in May of 2007. LaStella Winery has a gorgeous view of the lake which actually provides functionality by helping cool the air at night. This makes for less harsh conditions and allows the grapes to grow to their fullest potential. This winery also has a very distinct soil composition which gives its grapes a unique taste. LaStella's wine shop is open 7 days per week from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
1. Jackson-Triggs Vintners
Situated across a 410 acre site on the Osoyoos Lake Bench, Jackson-Triggs Vintners features stunning views of the Okanagan lake and exemplifies the beauty of the Okanagan Valley. Starting wine production in the Niagara Falls area, it wasn't until 1998 that Jackson-Triggs Vintners decided to start production in the Okanagan. Currently, the Okanagan winery takes advantage of advanced wine-making technology and produces a multitude of different wines. The wine gallery is open from 10:00am to 6:00pm during the summer, and 10:00am to 4:00pm in the winter.
Devon O'Malley is a staff writer for alluraDirect, a vacation rentals website featuring an advanced property search tool, credit card payment option, and instantly confirmed reservations. Book Osoyoos Lodging directly with the property owner and save!
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