Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Pinot Noir in Okanagan
If Pinot Noir is your thing, these are the Okanagan wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Naramata
Lake Breeze Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
East Kelowna
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench)
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Moraine Estate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Tightrope Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Bench 1775 Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Daydreamer Wines
Known for Pinot Noir. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Naramata
Howling Bluff Estate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Naramata
JoieFarm Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Penticton
Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Naramata
Kettle Valley Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Nichol Vineyard
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Noir
East Kelowna
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
West Kelowna
Quails' Gate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Summerland
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Known for Pinot Noir. Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Pinot Noir
West Kelowna
Frind Estate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot
Okanagan Falls
Liquidity Wines
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier
Osoyoos
Nk'Mip Cellars
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Meritage
East Kelowna
Sperling Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Lake Country
50th Parallel Estate
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Okanagan Falls
Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling
Okanagan Falls
Meyer Family Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Okanagan Falls
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling
Summerland
Okanagan Crush Pad
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gamay
Summerland
Thornhaven Estates Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Syrah
West Kelowna
Rollingdale Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Icewine, Marechal Foch
East Kelowna
Tantalus Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Lake Country
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Icewine
East Kelowna
Martin's Lane Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Riesling
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Where is the best Pinot Noir in Okanagan?
Lake Breeze Vineyards, CedarCreek Estate Winery and Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench) are the Okanagan wineries best known for Pinot Noir.
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.