Simplifying the Sip: Bottleneck Drive's New Layout
Bottleneck Drive in Summerland has transformed into an easy-to-navigate wine touring experience, categorized neatly into three distinct routes: North, East, and West. This restructuring aims to streamline your adventure, making it straightforward to select a path that resonates with your taste preferences. With 18 unique stops that include wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries, Bottleneck Drive offers a personalized journey through Summerland's wineries. Simply chat with any member at these locations, and they'll help craft an itinerary that aligns perfectly with your flavour preferences.
Explore the Routes
North Route
Start your tour at the North Route where establishments like Haywire Winery and Sage Hills Estate Winery await with open doors and fine wines. Don’t miss the unique offerings at Alchemist Distiller or Controlled Entropy Distilling, where crafted spirits tell a story of local passion and innovation. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, Garnet Valley Ranch offers visits by appointment, ensuring a bespoke experience amidst stunning vineyard vistas.
East Route
The East Route is home to the Summerland Heritage Cider Company and a selection of wineries like Heaven’s Gate and Lunessence, each offering a glimpse into the artisan craft of winemaking and cider production. For a dramatic vineyard landscape, Lightning Rock Winery provides not just great wines but spectacular views. Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery and Dirty Laundry Vineyard round out the options, with the latter doubling as a fabulous restaurant, making it a perfect stop for both wine tasting and dining.
West Route
Over on the West Route, discover a mix of traditional and innovative flavours at SummerGate Winery and Millionaires’ Row Cider Co. Beer enthusiasts will enjoy Detonate Brewing Co., where local brews capture the essence of the area. Dominion Cider Co. and Nomad Cider are must-visits for cider lovers, offering a range of styles from traditional to experimental.
Tailored Touring: Specialized Itineraries
For those looking to tour with specific types of beverages in mind, you can specialize your visits. If you’re a fan of sparkling wines, a dedicated sparkling wine tour includes stops at Sage Hills, Haywire, SummerGate, Dirty Laundry, Lightning Rock, Sleeping Giant, and Lunessence. Alternatively, a cidery, brewery & spirits tour is perfect for those interested in a broader range of alcoholic delights, featuring visits to Alchemist Distiller, Controlled Entropy, Haywire, Millionaires’ Row, Dominion, Nomad Cider, Summerland Heritage Cider Company, and Detonate Brewing.
Conclusion
Bottleneck Drive’s redesign into three manageable routes makes exploring Summerland's diverse beverage landscape both enjoyable and straightforward. Whether you're into wines, ciders, beers, or spirits, there’s a path and a pace to suit every visitor. Grab a map, pick a route, and prepare for a memorable day of tasting and discovery in one of Canada’s most scenic wine regions. With a pet-friendly policy at all the venues except for Dirty Laundry, it’s an ideal outing for the entire family.
