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Naramata

Elephant Island Winery

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris

PatioPicnic-friendlyWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting $10

Naramata

Lake Breeze Vineyards

Known for Merlot. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Lunch on sitePatioViews
 Tasting $37

East Kelowna

CedarCreek Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting $15

Naramata

Red Rooster Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Malbec

PatioViewsGood for groups
 Tasting $15

Naramata

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench)

Known for Merlot. Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris

ViewsPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting $15

Naramata

Black Widow Winery

Known for Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewürztraminer

Small producerMeet the makerViews
 Tasting ~$25

Naramata

Moraine Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

ViewsPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting $10

Naramata

Tightrope Winery

Known for Merlot. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris

Small producerMeet the makerViews
 Tasting $15

Naramata

Bench 1775 Winery

Known for Merlot. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris

ViewsPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting $15

Naramata

Daydreamer Wines

Known for Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay

Small producerMeet the makerPatio
 Tasting $10

Naramata

Howling Bluff Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Small producerMeet the makerOrganic
 Tasting $10

Naramata

Poplar Grove Winery

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting $15

Penticton

Upper Bench Winery & Creamery

Known for Merlot. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir

Lunch on siteSmall producerPatio
 Tasting $10

Naramata

Kettle Valley Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Small producerMeet the makerWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$25

Naramata

Laughing Stock Vineyards

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

ViewsSmall producerWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$85

West Kelowna

Mission Hill Family Estate

Known for Merlot. Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Lunch on siteViewsTours
 Tasting ~$45

Oliver

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$15

Summerland

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Known for Merlot. Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Pinot Noir

PatioLunch on siteGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

West Kelowna

Frind Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot

ViewsPatioPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$15

West Kelowna

Off the Grid Organic Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling

OrganicSmall producerPicnic-friendly
 Tasting ~$25

Okanagan Falls

See Ya Later Ranch

Known for Merlot. Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Merlot

Dogs reported welcomeViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Oliver

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Known for Merlot. Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Merlot

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$45

Oliver

Black Hills Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

Lunch on siteViewsPatio
 Tasting ~$45

Oliver

Culmina Family Estate

Known for Merlot. Grüner Veltliner, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

ViewsSmall producerMeet the maker
 Tasting ~$45

Osoyoos

LaStella Winery

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio

ViewsPatioRomantic
 Tasting ~$15

West Kelowna

Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Syrah

ViewsPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$25

Penticton

Perseus Winery

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

ViewsPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$15

West Kelowna

Volcanic Hills Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Gewürztraminer

ViewsWalk-ins usually OKPatio
 Tasting ~$25

Oliver

Fairview Cellars

Known for Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

Small producerMeet the makerWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$15

Lake Country

Intrigue Wines

Known for Merlot. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot

Walk-ins usually OKPatioGood for groups
 Tasting ~$15

Naramata

Monster Vineyards

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer

PatioWalk-ins usually OKGood for groups
 Tasting ~$25

Oliver

Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Syrah, Viognier

ViewsPatioWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$15

East Kelowna

The Vibrant Vine

Known for Merlot. Merlot, Gewürztraminer, Riesling

PatioGood for groupsWalk-ins usually OK
 Tasting ~$15

Summerland

8th Generation Vineyard

Known for Merlot. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot

Small producerWalk-ins usually OK

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Good to know

Where is the best Merlot in Okanagan?

Elephant Island Winery, Lake Breeze Vineyards and CedarCreek Estate Winery are the Okanagan wineries best known for Merlot.

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.

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