Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Okanagan
If Cabernet Sauvignon is your thing, these are the Okanagan wineries that hang their reputation on it.
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Lake Breeze Vineyards
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
East Kelowna
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Black Widow Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewürztraminer
Naramata
Moraine Estate Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Bench 1775 Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Daydreamer Wines
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Naramata
Poplar Grove Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Penticton
Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Naramata
Kettle Valley Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Laughing Stock Vineyards
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
West Kelowna
Mission Hill Family Estate
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Oliver
Phantom Creek Estates
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Riesling
Oliver
Black Hills Estate Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Oliver
Church & State Wines
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Penticton
Perseus Winery
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Oliver
Fairview Cellars
Known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Where is the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Okanagan?
Lake Breeze Vineyards, CedarCreek Estate Winery and Black Widow Winery are the Okanagan wineries best known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Okanagan?
Three or four is the sweet spot: about an hour each, plus a proper lunch. Five is possible if the cellars are small and close together.
How do you get around Okanagan wine country without driving?
Private driver for the day (about CA$90–120 per hour, 4-hour minimum); Small-group wine shuttle (about CA$110–160 per person, half or full day); E-bike the bench (about CA$80–120 per person, day rental). Every Grapevine itinerary lists these local options; book them directly.
When is the best time to visit?
Peak May–October. From November to March most small cellars close or go appointment-only; the big estates keep reduced hours.