Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Syrah in Okanagan
If Syrah is your thing, these are the Okanagan wineries that hang their reputation on it.
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Tightrope Winery
Known for Syrah. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
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Bench 1775 Winery
Known for Syrah. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
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Daydreamer Wines
Known for Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
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JoieFarm Winery
Known for Syrah. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
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Poplar Grove Winery
Known for Syrah. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Kettle Valley Winery
Known for Syrah. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Nichol Vineyard
Known for Syrah. Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Noir
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Covert Farms Family Estate
Known for Syrah. Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Gris
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Phantom Creek Estates
Known for Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Riesling
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
Known for Syrah. Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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Black Hills Estate Winery
Known for Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Church & State Wines
Known for Syrah. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery
Known for Syrah. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Syrah
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Thornhaven Estates Winery
Known for Syrah. Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Syrah
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Fairview Cellars
Known for Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Le Vieux Pin Winery
Known for Syrah. Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne
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Painted Rock Estate Winery
Known for Syrah. Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
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Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery
Known for Syrah. Merlot, Syrah, Viognier
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Road 13 Vineyards
Known for Syrah. Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Sparkling
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Where is the best Syrah in Okanagan?
Tightrope Winery, Bench 1775 Winery and Daydreamer Wines are the Okanagan wineries best known for Syrah.
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.