Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Pinot Noir in Lake Country
If Pinot Noir is your thing, these are the Lake Country wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Lake Country
50th Parallel Estate
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Lake Country
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Icewine
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Where is the best Pinot Noir in Lake Country?
50th Parallel Estate and Ex Nihilo Vineyards are the Lake Country wineries best known for Pinot Noir.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Lake Country?
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.