Okanagan Valley
Small family wineries in Okanagan
Tiny cellars where the person pouring may well have made the wine. The Okanagan spots worth seeking out.
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Black Widow Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewürztraminer
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Tightrope Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
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Daydreamer Wines
Small enough to meet the maker. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
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Howling Bluff Estate Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Penticton
Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Small enough to meet the maker. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
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Kettle Valley Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Laughing Stock Vineyards
Small enough to meet the maker. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Nichol Vineyard
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Noir
Lake Country
Arrowleaf Cellars
Small enough to meet the maker. Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Zweigelt
West Kelowna
Off the Grid Organic Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling
East Kelowna
Sperling Vineyards
Small enough to meet the maker. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Okanagan Falls
Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling
Oliver
Culmina Family Estate
Small enough to meet the maker. Grüner Veltliner, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Osoyoos
LaStella Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Merlot, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio
Okanagan Falls
Meyer Family Vineyards
Small enough to meet the maker. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Summerland
Okanagan Crush Pad
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gamay
Oliver
Fairview Cellars
Small enough to meet the maker. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Icewine
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Le Vieux Pin Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne
Osoyoos
Moon Curser Vineyards
Small enough to meet the maker. Tannat, Touriga Nacional, Carménère
West Kelowna
Rollingdale Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Noir, Icewine, Marechal Foch
Summerland
Silkscarf Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Malbec, Riesling, Cabernet Franc
Okanagan Falls
Stag's Hollow Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Tempranillo, Grenache, Albariño
Summerland
8th Generation Vineyard
Small enough to meet the maker. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot
East Kelowna
St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Blanc, Gamay, Riesling
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What are the best small family wineries in Okanagan?
Start with Black Widow Winery, Tightrope Winery and Daydreamer Wines.
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.