7 BC Wine Tasting And Winery Tours That Are Perfect For Wine Lovers
If you love sipping wine, then B.C. is a great place to call home. Our province has amazing wine regions, unique wineries and plenty of wine tasting and tour experiences that you're going to want to put on your bucket list. There are a ton of fun B.C. wine tours this fall that you have to try if you're a wine lover.
From tastings at wineries overlooking rolling hills of grapevines to hands-on farm tours where you can connect with the land —there's a tasting experience that's perfect for you. We've pulled together a list of some can't-miss wineries that are going to make you want to swirl, sniff and sip every wine that B.C. has to offer.
Here are seven wine tours and tasting experiences you'll only find in B.C. that are perfect for wine-lovers:
Gray Monk
Price: $5 - $20
Address: Gray Monk Estate Winery, 1055 Camp Road, Lake Country BC V4V 2H4
When: June to September
Why you need to go: Pinot Gris lovers can't pass on this tour that goes through the vineyard and down to the cellar to taste a variety of wines including ports paired with chocolate!
Nk’Mip Cellars
Price: $5, $15 or $35 for different experiences
When: Specialty tours available daily now until Sunday, October 6
Address: 1400 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V4
Why you need to go: This is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America and their outdoor patio restaurant is stunning!
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Price: Free tastings!
When: Year-round
Address: 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC
Why you need to go: See the actual pyramid they built as a wine cellar at this incredible biodynamic winery.
Burrowing Owl Winery
Price: $30 to $65 for different experiences
When: Tastings year-round, some experiences not available year-round
Address: 500 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T1, Canada
Why you need to go: You'll feel like you're transported to Tuscany at this winery and they have some of the most delicious wine in the province!
Phantom Creek Estates
Price: $50 per person
When: By appointment in September only
Address: 4315 Black Sage Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Why you need to go: For the B.C. wine connoisseur who has been everywhere and tasted everything, there's an exclusive chance for you to check out this brand new winery for a special tour in September before they officially open next year!
Mission Hill Winery
Price: From $20 for the Reserve Tour
When: Year-round
Address: Mission Hill Family Estate, 1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley V4T 2E4
Why you need to go: This B.C. winery will make you feel like you're in Napa. It's a stunning estate that every British Columbian has to put on their bucket list!
Covert Family Farms Estate
Price: $59 per person
When: Year-round
Address: Covert Family Farms Estate, 300 Covert Pl, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Why you need to go: This cute winery tour has it all from a tour on a vintage truck to charcuterie plates and meeting fluffy farm animals.
