Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Gamay in Penticton
If Gamay is your thing, these are the Penticton wineries that hang their reputation on it.
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Moraine Estate Winery
Known for Gamay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Hillside Winery
Known for Gamay. Muscat Ottonel, Cabernet Franc, Gamay
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JoieFarm Winery
Known for Gamay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
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Where is the best Gamay in Penticton?
Moraine Estate Winery, Hillside Winery and JoieFarm Winery are the Penticton wineries best known for Gamay.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Penticton?
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.