Wineries in Canada

Description:   Hillside Estate Winery began in 1984 when Vera and Bohumir Klolocka began replacing their apricot orchard with wine grapes. In 1989 Vera, along with two other small vineyard owners, lobbied the BC government to produce and sell their wine to the public directly from their winery. Their success was proven when Premier Bill Vander Zalm announced the “Farm Gate Winery Policy” which allowed vineyards that were less than five acres to sell their wines at the “farm gate”. Hillside Winery became one of the first Farm Gate Wineries in British Columbia. Until that time, there existed only large commercial and smaller estate winery operations. With the emergence of the Farm Gate winery policy, a whole new dimension was added to the wine industry in British Columbia that included guidelines for the VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance - an alliance between growers and wineries) in the province. The first commercial release of a Hillside wine was the 1989 Auxerrois; receiving not only the VQA Seal but also the VQA Gold Seal, reserved only for a handful of the very best British Columbia wines. Hillside Estate Winery began in 1984 when Vera and Bohumir Klolocka began replacing their apricot orchard with wine grapes. In 1989 Vera, along with two other small vineyard owners...

Description:   House of Rose Winery is located on the outskirts of Kelowna on the Okanangan Plateau in British Columbia. The vineyard and winery are situated in an area known as "the Belgo Bench" with both soil type and microclimate contributing to an excellent site for grape growing. The winery is nestled amoung apple orchards with a view of the mountains in all directions. Opened in 1993, House of Rose Winery is owned and operated by the Rose family, whose philosophy is to produce award winning wines at affordable prices. "We strive for excellence in our vineyards and wine making. Ours is a delightful winery with modern production facilities and a small, personal wine shop. As a family run winery you will receive a warm welcome. Experience the best tours in the valley and taste some of our award winning wines. On any warm day bring your lunch and picnic in our yard." House of Rose Winery is located on the outskirts of Kelowna on the Okanangan Plateau in British Columbia. The vineyard and winery are situated in an area known as "the Belgo Bench"...

Description:   Welcome to B.C.'s newest land-based winery, located in the beautiful Spallumcheen Valley, just north of Armstrong. The long summer days and cool nights with little wind produce cool climate grape varieties of outstanding quality, making wines with huge varietal character and a crisp, balanced flavour. Our three acre home vineyard is under development and there will be plenty going on this summer.Our wine shop and winery will be open for tours and tastings from noon to 4 p.m. from June 15 to Sept. 10 and then again through the Fall Wine Festival. Tours can be arranged by appointment at other times by calling 250.546.2164. As we grow, we will be adding a brand new winery and shop with production floor and underground storage, but in the meantime, we'll be pleased to serve you from our temporary facilities. Come and see the start of something great! Welcome to B.C.'s newest land-based winery, located in the beautiful Spallumcheen Valley, just north of Armstrong. The long summer days and cool nights with little wind produce coo...