5 Wineries To Visit Near Trailhead At The Ponds
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Kelowna, British Columbia, lies a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike: Trailhead at the Ponds. This idyllic location, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and serene lakes, offers a gateway to explore some of the finest wineries in the region.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, these wineries offer something special for everyone. So, grab your wine glass, embark on a scenic adventure, and let us be your guide to five of the must-visit wineries near Trailhead at the Ponds.
ST HUBERTUS & OAK BAY ESTATE WINERY
Since 1984 the Gebert Families have used sustainable and organic farming practices on their 80 acre vineyard to produce 100% Estate Grown wines that reflect the terroir of the “South Kelowna Slopes” located in the north Okanagan Valley.
The family’s believe in minimal intervention when creating their wines full of flavour and soft tannins to show off the complexity associated with the Old World, but with the clean fresh fruit flavours of the New World.
They are a lakefront, family-owned and operated winery that features a beautiful complimentary tasting room and a gourmet shop.
SUMMERHILL PYRAMID WINERY
At Summerhill Pyramid Winery, they make wines that are so beautiful that they are sacred. They start with organically and biodynamically grown grapes from the pristine Okanagan Valley, and finish the wines in their Pyramid Cellar built with precision Sacred Geometry and aligned to the stars to create a structure of stillness and harmony.
This winery offers tours and tastings of organic and biodynamic wines, and they have a delicious bistro along with an aboriginal gallery.
MISSION HILL ESTATE WINERY
For over four decades, Mission Hill Estate Winery has discovered small and unique geological pockets to plant vines from Lake Country in the north to Osoyoos in the South Okanagan.
They have incredible vineyards with stunning architecture, an amphitheater, a locavore restaurant along with their tours and wine tastings.
CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY
At CedarCreek Estate Winery, everything they do comes back to one goal – to create and share distinctive, cool climate wines. Their commitment to organic vineyard farming and winemaking builds a deep connection to the land, and allows them to make wines that are vibrant and bright, a pure expression of the North Okanagan.
They have a beautiful wine shop, tours, seated wine tasting experiences, a delicious restaurant, and also an exquisite event space.
QUAILS GATE
Since 1989, The Stewart Family – who owns Quails Gate – passion for grape growing and dedication to excellence have come together in their pursuit of making world-class wines.
You can enjoy a sip of wine with a spectacular view of the Okanagan, take a stroll through their vineyard, or have a private tasting in their wine library.