Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Riesling in Okanagan
If Riesling is your thing, these are the Okanagan wineries that hang their reputation on it.
East Kelowna
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Known for Riesling. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Moraine Estate Winery
Known for Riesling. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Tightrope Winery
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Bench 1775 Winery
Known for Riesling. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Daydreamer Wines
Known for Riesling. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Naramata
JoieFarm Winery
Known for Riesling. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Penticton
Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
East Kelowna
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Oliver
Phantom Creek Estates
Known for Riesling. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Riesling
Osoyoos
Nk'Mip Cellars
Known for Riesling. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Meritage
West Kelowna
Off the Grid Organic Winery
Known for Riesling. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling
East Kelowna
Sperling Vineyards
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Lake Country
50th Parallel Estate
Known for Riesling. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Okanagan Falls
Wild Goose Vineyards
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Oliver
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Icewine
Lake Country
Intrigue Wines
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot
Summerland
Silkscarf Winery
Known for Riesling. Malbec, Riesling, Cabernet Franc
East Kelowna
Tantalus Vineyards
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
East Kelowna
The Vibrant Vine
Known for Riesling. Merlot, Gewürztraminer, Riesling
Summerland
8th Generation Vineyard
Known for Riesling. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot
Lake Country
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
Known for Riesling. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Icewine
East Kelowna
Martin's Lane Winery
Known for Riesling. Pinot Noir, Riesling
East Kelowna
St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
Known for Riesling. Pinot Blanc, Gamay, Riesling
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Where is the best Riesling in Okanagan?
CedarCreek Estate Winery, Moraine Estate Winery and Tightrope Winery are the Okanagan wineries best known for Riesling.
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.