Okanagan Valley
Small family wineries in Penticton
Tiny cellars where the person pouring may well have made the wine. The Penticton spots worth seeking out.
Naramata
Black Widow Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewürztraminer
Naramata
Tightrope Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Daydreamer Wines
Small enough to meet the maker. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Naramata
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
Naramata
Kettle Valley Winery
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Laughing Stock Vineyards
Small enough to meet the maker. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Naramata
Nichol Vineyard
Small enough to meet the maker. Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Noir
Want the perfect day, not a list?
Answer four questionsGood to know
What are the best small family wineries in Penticton?
Start with Black Widow Winery, Tightrope Winery and Daydreamer Wines.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Penticton?
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.