Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars A small, consistently excellent vineyard south of Okanagan Falls, praised for its Brut and Pinot Blanc. (Tastings by appointment; 250-497-8244.)
Burrowing Owl Vineyards The Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are winning raves. (Public tastings; 877-498-0620.)
Sandhill (Calona Vineyards) One of the largest and oldest wineries in the Okanagan, Calona (founded in 1932) made its first wines from apples. It now turns out notable Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Merlot. (Public tastings and tours; 250-762-3332.)
Gray Monk Estate Winery One of the northernmost wineries in Canada, with a stunning prospect above Okanagan Lake. Noted for its Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and blush Rotberger. (Public tastings and tours; 800-663-4205.)
Hester Creek Estate Winery Located close to the only desert in Canada. Known for its Pinot Blanc and ice wine. (Public tastings and tours by appointment; 250-498-4435.)
Jackson-Triggs This winery in the hot, dry south of Okanagan Valley is one of the region's largest growers. Noted for its Riesling, Merlot and ice wine. (Public tastings and tours; 250-498-4981.)
Mission Hill Winery One of the largest and most sophisticated wineries, with opulent new Spanish-Moderne quarters. Known for its Grand Reserve Chardonnay and Grand Reserve Pinot Noir. (Public tastings and tours; 800-957-9911.)
Nichol Vineyard A small farm winery run by Alex Nichol, a former Vancouver Symphony Orchestra double bassist, and his wife Kathleen. Superb Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet-Syrah. (Public tastings; 250-496-5962.)
Quails' Gate Estate Winery The south-facing vineyards grow on the slopes of an extinct volcano. The wine shop is located in an 1873 log cabin built by pioneers. Its Family Reserve Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are standouts. (Public tastings and tours; 800-420-9463.)
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery British Columbia's first estate winery, established in 1979, and the first to make méthode champenoise sparkling wines. (Public tastings and tours; 250-494-0451.)
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