Okanagan Wine Tour - Kelowna Wine Tour

Kelowna - Okanagan Valley Wineries & Tours

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Okanagan Wine Tours from The Borgata Lodge or any Accommodator - Call Guy or Ron

One call does it all !

12 wineries within 35 min drive. Min 2 people for a tour, Subject to Availability

Toll free 1 866 655 0657 or local 250 491 0881

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Wineries of the Mission Tour

3- 4 Hours - 10 am or 2:30 pm Pick up

$55 + GST

Your choice of 3 out of 4 in the area, includes a full tour of one of the wineries, sampling of the best wines at all. Gift shopping at the wineries. Wine Tour Includes wine tasting fees at the wineries.

As you travel into the region you will find yourself feeling like you have left the city and entered hidden wine country, vineyards will appear & in minutes you will be in the heart of the area. Most have areas for enjoying a glass of wine outside under the shade or relaxing and just taking in the stunning views.

Summerhill Estate Pyramid Winery this is Canada's most visited winery & has Canada's Largest Organic Vineyard. The pyramid is a must see and visit while visiting this appellation. Famous for Bubbly !

St. Hubertus Estate Winery The St Hubertus and Oak Bay Vineyards where originally planted in 1928 by J.W. Hughes during a time when good agricultural land was plentiful. Today, only a few of the original vines exist but the same choice growing conditions continue to produce the high quality grapes for which our vineyards are known. Using organic techniques, the Gebert Family have carefully nurtured the vineyard into top condition.

Cedar Creek Estate Winery Cedar Creek Estate Winery is one of the most established and best recognized estate wineries in the Okanagan Valley. Cedar Creek was voted "WINERY OF THE YEAR" at the 2002 Canadian Wine Awards. Situated on a hillside overlooking Okanagan Lake surrounded by 40 acres of vineyards. Stunning majestic views will take your breath away

Pinot Reach Cellars - Small farm gate winery.

Self Guided Notes: On the way out stop by Calona Vineyards & Sandhill right downtown. Then enjoy the drive up Pandosy & Lakeshore with views of the lake, beaches, parks & shopping. Ample signage is posted directing you to the wineries, make sure you get a map when you get to the first winery.

A very satisfying Kelowna Wine Tour.

Over the Bridge - Westside Kelowna Wine Tour

3- 4 Hours - 10 am or 2:30 pm Pick up

$55 + GST

Just over the bridge is a unique & small hillside wine region, with 4 wineries to check out. Majestic views of sprawling vineyards with Lake Okanagan as the background. Mission Hill is simply a stunning property and a must see. Perhaps one of the nicest properties and best views in all of Okanagan Wine Country.

Mission Hill Family Estate this is a must visit if you drive across the bridge, majestic views of the valley, fine art, stunning architecture, major tours & special Tastings available. In summer they have a fantastic outdoor dining experience. You will be served outdoors in a special setting overlooking the vineyards and lake.

Quails' Gate Estate Winery has the famous Old Vines Patio, serving gourmet treats, with a great view of the lake. Make sure you check out the Old Vines Foch. One of the best red wines in all of Okanagan Wine Country

Mount Boucherie Estate Winery The Gidda family has grown wine grapes in the Okanagan since 1968. Lots of variety at this stop. Very friendly staff. Gift Shop.

If your doing the self guided tour of these wineries best not to cross the bridge during peak hours in summer. A bit of planning will make this more enjoyable and efficient with your time. Mission Hill is a must see world class facility.

Little Straw Vineyards Small Winery, check out the link to find out more about them.

The tour with the magnificent views at every winery !

The Winery & Cidery Tour

3- 4 Hours - 10 am or 2:30 pm Pick up - Min 4 people

$55 + GST

2 wineries close to Borgata & a special visit to the Raven Ridge Cidery, with a tour of KLO orchards and Petting Zoo or substitute a visit to Calona Vineyards in downtown Kelowna.

Arrow Leaf Cellars is the first winery you will come across in this appellation. Its a small & quaint winery with a great view of the lake & vineyards in the foreground. It offers picnic tables with shady trees nearby for those hot days. We held a media wine tasting event in our lodge last fall. Arrow Leaf Cellars Merlot was the Event Winning Red Wine, judged by a panel of various media people. Scroll down for more info on Arrow Leaf & photos.

Grey Monk Estate Winery is the second winery you will come to, its just down the road a bit more from Arrow Leaf Cellars. Grey Monk, established in 1972 boasts over 50 acres of vineyards, a restaurant & large sunny deck with a stunning view of Lake Okanagan. Featuring award winning VQA wines & culinary delights from the chef. A fairly large winery with large tanks & a substantial educational winery tour along with lots of information on the history of wines & the area. Large selection of specialty white wines. Grey Monk Winery also hosts a fantastic dinner / entertainment event at the winery in fall around harvest time.

Raven Ridge Cidery Cider maker Roger Wong has produced a line of Raven Ridge beverages, including a Fuji Wine and four varieties of iced apple cider. Visitors can taste and purchase Raven Ridge ciders at the new Tasting Bar, located next to the Farm Store. Fuji, Braebrun, Ambrosia and Granny Smith apples were harvested for the 2003 iced cider vintages and the new True Sparkling Cider is taking champagne lovers by storm.

Added attractions include a petting zoo, and for those who enjoy shopping, the The Farm Store features a large selection of local crafts, preserves and souvenirs. Fresh fruit and KLO’s own delicious 100% pure apple juice are sold at the adjoining market, along with The Ridge’s delectable pastries, including pies and breads made daily by Pastry Chef, Sunny Rosser.

Kelowna Land and Orchard Company Ltd. (KLO) Where the Cidery, orchards and restaurant are located, is a working farm and commercial apple orchard situated a short distance (10 minutes) from the city centre of Kelowna. The orchard spans 150 acres and produces approximately four million pounds of fruit annually. British Columbia produces about 30% of apples grown in Canada and KLO is one of the largest and most modern orchard operations in the country. Established in 1904, KLO was purchased by John Bullock in 1942. Today, John’s son Richard, his wife Jacquie and children Nicole and John, continue the family tradition. John Sr. and his wife Bertha, still live at the orchard in the original farmhouse, built in the 1920’s. Today, KLO welcomes more than 70,000 visitors annually.

The Ridge Restaurant is a quaint and inviting eatery is set in the midst of the orchard and offers a spectacular view of the city. Open for lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Travis Hackl’s menus highlight the bounty of the Okanagan.

A great mix of variety and scenery on this tour, lots of history & variety of unique products

Self Guided Tours and Winery Information

We have 2 "Award Winning Wineries" very close to our lodge. Grey Monk Winery & Arrow Leaf Cellars. Both offer wine Tastings, on site sales, gift shops & winery tours. Give us a call to organize your Kelowna wine tour.

Many others are not too far away. 25-35 min drive to the Mission Area where one has a choice of many including some quite famous ones. Click here for Mission Area & Over the Bridge tours & wineries. This is one of the most fun things to do for adults in the valley. You will find the staff at the wineries both informative and eager to serve you. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the vineyards & special efforts that go into the wines. Most wineries have very small lots of specialty wines that are only sold at the winery. Always ask about these as they are in very limited supply. A great gift idea or memento to take away with you after your vacation.

Our closest & most popular wineries to our clients at the Borgata Lodge are 15 - 20 min drive. You will pass by all kinds of orchards, that show the variety of fruit grown in the Okanagan Valley. Once you get to the top of the hillside you will start to overlook Lake Okanagan to the west & the northern part of the Okanagan valley to the east. Follow the signs & in just a few minutes you will be tasting world class Okanagan Wines.

Arrow Leaf Cellars is the first winery you will come across. Its a small & quaint winery with a great view of the lake & vineyards in the foreground. It offers picnic tables with shady trees nearby for those hot days. Call in advance and they can arrange for a very personal tour of the facility 250 766-2992. We held a media wine tasting event in our lodge last fall. Arrow Leaf Cellars Merlot was the Event Winning Red Wine, judged by a panel of various media people. Scroll down for more info on Arrow Leaf & photos.

Arrow Leaf Cellars

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Winery store opening hours:

May 1 to November 15 - daily 10:30 am to 5:30 pm - Phone 250 766-2992

"At all other times by appointment only "

Mail Address:
Arrow leaf Cellars
1574 Camp Road
Lake Country, BC
V4V 1K1
Directions

From Kelowna drive north on Hwy 97 to Winfield, turn left on Berry Road, then right on Okanagan Centre Road and left on Camp Road (by the fire hall). Follow Camp road to 1574.

Keep an eye on your left for the entrance.

GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY

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View from Restaurant Deck.

There are many ways to enjoy a wonderful wine experience at Gray Monk along with your tour. The Grapevine Patio Grill, where you can enjoy gourmet food prepared by Chef Willi Franz & wines by the glass on the lovely deck overlooking the beautiful Lake Okanagan. Famous for white wines.

Postal Address:
1055 Camp Road,
Okanagan Centre, British Columbia
V4V 2H4
CANADA

Telephone 250-766-3168
Toll Free: 1-800-663-4205

Kelowna Wine Tours with Limousines & Passenger Bus tours available.

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2005 is off to a great start as the spring offered far above temperatures, the vines are ahead of schedule, this should allow the wine makers additional choices at harvest if the grape growing season maintains good weather we could have an early harvest to compliment a great vintage. Keep your fingers crossed for 2005 !