Wineries

Bottleneck Drive is a scenic wine route in Summerland featuring over 20 wineries, cideries, and distilleries. Visitors can explore a wide variety of award-winning wines, with stops including Oak Estate Winery, Lightening Rock Winery, Detonate Brewing Co. and Haywire Winery. Many of these wineries offer stunning views of Okanagan Lake​.

Lunessence Winery uses biodynamic practices, incorporating classical music in the vineyard and natural fermentation methods. Sage Hills Vineyard also offers organic wines, specializing in traditional fermentation techniques with minimal intervention​.

Many wineries in Summerland are family-friendly, including Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery, which offers a range of non-alcoholic products like jams and syrups as it is located in Summerland Sweets. Their location is also close to walking trails, making it a great stop for families​.

Summerland wineries produce a variety of wines, including sparkling, white, red, and rosé. For example, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is known for its traditional method sparkling wines, while Silkscarf Winery offers a wide selection, including Gewürztraminer and Cabernet Sauvignon​.

Yes, most wineries along Bottleneck Drive offer wine tastings and tours. Some, like Dirty Laundry Vineyard, even feature bistro dining and seasonal events. Many wineries, like Back Door Winery, provide guided tastings that explain the history and production methods behind their wines​.

Must-visit wineries include Lunessence Winery for its organic practices and music-enhanced growing methods, Sage Hills Vineyard and Oak Estate Winery for their breathtaking views and excellent wines, and Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards for traditional method sparkling wines and an on-site bistro​.

Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards features an on-site bistro where guests can enjoy a meal paired with their sparkling wines. Oak Estate Winery also has a restaurant which serves food for lunch and dinner where you can enjoy your wine with breathtaking views overlooking the lake. Dirty Laundry Vineyard has a self serve bistro offering casual meals, including pizza and smoked meats.

Many Summerland wineries host events throughout the year. Bottleneck Drive wineries offer special events such as the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival and the “Light Up the Vines” winter series, where visitors can tour illuminated vineyards and enjoy tastings​.

Summer and fall are ideal times to visit Summerland wineries. During the summer, you can enjoy outdoor tastings and picnics at scenic spots like Thornhaven Estates Winery or 8th Generation Vineyard. Fall brings wine festivals and harvest-themed events.

Yes, many wineries in Summerland are dog-friendly. For example, Lightening Rock Winery and Heaven's Gate Winery welcome dogs in their outdoor areas, making them perfect stops for visitors travelling with pets. Be sure to check individual winery policies, as some may have leash requirements or designated areas​.

Sage Hills Vineyard is well-known for its commitment to organic farming and sustainable wine production. They follow biodynamic principles and avoid synthetic pesticides, producing wines with minimal intervention. Okanagan Crush Pad, home to Haywire Wines, also emphasizes sustainable practices by using organic grapes and renewable energy​