With more than 120 wineries, the Thompson Okanagan is British Columbia’s oldest and largest wine-producing region. Discover complex Pinot Noirs, vibrant Chardonnays and sweet Icewines at wineries perched above glittering lakes.
Award-winning wines are plentiful here. In 2009, an Okanagan winery won Canadian “Winery of the Year” for the ninth year in a row from Wine Access magazine. In 2010, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Burrowing Owl and CedarCreek all won gold medals at international competitions.
Wineries range from large facilities with luxurious amenities to small family-run vineyards. Experience magnificent estates such as Mission Hill Family Estate Winery or intimate tastings at boutique wineries such as Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery.
Explore the laid-back Okanagan lifestyle with a round of golf at Nk’mip. Or, try a winery cycling tour and end the day at Quails’ Gate Old Vines Restaurantfor dishes prepared with ingredients plucked from the Okanagan valley or BC’s coast.
As posted at Thompson Okanagan Wineries & Vineyards