Winery / Cider / Distillery

Wine, Cider, Fruit Soda & SPIRITS

Visit artisan wine, cider, fruit soda, and distillery tasting rooms. Swirl, sniff, and sip your way through the areas just to the east and south of Keremeos and Cawston, choosing from over 14 wineries, 3 cideries, one with fruit soda, one with spirits, and a dedicated distillery. Learn about the signature characteristics of Similkameen Valley Terroir.

Cycle along vineyards, join a guided tour, or take in a bird’s-eye view of the valley by helicopter. Most locations offer outdoor patios, tasting rooms, some with accommodations, live entertainment, and food service, and many also welcome picnic-style visits.

The self-guided Sip the Similkameen Trail connects the valley’s wineries, cideries, and distillery stops with its farms and farm-to-table eateries, offering a curated taste of the region’s craft beverage scene. It pairs perfectly with the Similkameen Valley Farm Trail, which explores orchards, farm stands, and seasonal harvests at a slower, roadside pace. Together, they offer a complete Similkameen experience—from crafted beverages shaped by the landscape to fresh seasonal produce grown in it.

Tasting Rooms HOURS – SPRING UPDATE

Cider, Fruit Soda & Spirits

• Klippers Untangled Cider – To April 31st open Friday to Sunday 12pm to 8pm.
• Lass Chance Beverage Co. – Open 7 days a week – Hours 10:00am – 7:00pm. Friday-Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm.
• Sharpe Distillery – Thurs & Sundays 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Fri/Sat 12:00 – 6:00pm.
• Twisted Hills Craft Cider –Open Friday to Monday, 10am to 5pm. After May 1st Open 7 days a week 10am to 6pm.

Wineries

• 3Benches Estate Winery – Open Thursday to Monday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
• Bottega Wine Studio –  April – June, Friday – Sunday 11am-5pm and holiday Mondays 11am-5pm.
• Clos Du Soleil Winery – Open 10am -5pm, Monday, Wednesday – Saturday.
• Corcelettes Estate Winery – Thursday – Tuesday, 10:30am-5:30pm (closed Wednesdays)
• Crowsnest Vineyards – Wine Shop and Bake Shop: Open 7 days a week 9am-5 pm. Restaurant: Open Thursday to Sunday until May 1st. After May 1st, Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
• Eau Vivre Winery – Contact the winery directly.
• Forbidden Fruit Winery – April 4th – June 30 open Thursday through Monday 10am-5pm.
• Hugging Tree Winery   – Currently open Fridays 1-5pm and by appointment. Easter Weekend Hours: April 3-6 from 11-5pm. Open for the season May 1st, Thursday-Monday from 11-5pm.
• Little Farm Winery – Re-opening May 2026 Thursday 10:30am-5pm, Friday 10:30am-5pm, Saturday 10:30am-5pm, Sunday 10:30am-5pm
• Orofino Vineyards – May open Friday – Tuesday 10:30am-5:30pm. From June 1 open 7 days a week 10:30am-5:30pm
• Robin Ridge Winery – Currently, sales by appointment. Open for the season May 1st, 2026.
• S’milka Vista Vineyards – Tasting Room Closed – Purchase online
• Seven Stones Winery – April 10am-6pm. Apr 10-30 open Fri-Mon 10am-6pm /June Thurs-Mon 10am-6pm/ (Days closed are open by appt.)
• Vanessa Vineyard– Tasting room opens April 3rd. For the month of April, open Friday – Monday, 10:00am – 5:30pm.

Savour Award-Winning Similkameen WINES

Come and taste our award-winning wines. The Similkameen Valley is a remarkable experience. The wineries are down-to-earth, set in an incredible place, and they make great wine. What more can you ask for?

The Similkameen has a storied agricultural past, so it was only a matter of time before the people here figured out how to make world-class wine. Similkameen winemakers use traditional grapes and tree-ripened fruit to create their delicious wines and ciders. They are passionate about the land and their communities. Most of all, their passion comes through in what they produce, which is award-winning grape and fruit wines. The Stunning Valley is one of 9 recognized appellations (Geographical Indications) in BC.

Discover our Vineyards

Come and swirl, sniff, and sip your way across the valley at Similkameen wineries. First of all, take your time, because there’s nothing rushed about wine tasting. There are so many special experiences here. It’s not just a one-day event. Plan for at least a few if you can! So come and discover why our wines have received regional, national and international awards. As a result of these awards, the Similkameen is recognized as one of BC’s best wine-growing regions. Many wineries in other parts of the province actually get their grapes from us, so you could say we’re well-known.

Taste Our Terroir

Hot, sun-soaked summers and windy days help create the perfect conditions for growing delicious grapes and fruit. Our unique terroir was created long ago when glaciers melted, creating a huge river bed. As the water receded, it left behind .5 to 1.5 m (2 to 5 ft) of loamy topsoil with calcium-covered river rocks underneath. Combine those elements with sustainable and organic farming practices, and you’ve got the ingredients for something special. Read more about the Similkameen terroir.

Tours and Special Events

Similkameen wineries are open between April/May and October. In the winter, they are open for one special weekend in December. Our tasting rooms and special events provide intimate winery experiences in any season. The winemakers here love to answer your questions. Come on your own or with an organized tour. You’ll discover liquid assets with a whole lot of flavour here!

Be sure to take in the Seven Stones Experience tour when you visit their winery. Your tour starts in the vineyard, then takes you inside to learn how they make the wine. Then it’s off for the unique experience of barrel tasting in the caves. Another great thing about this tour is that it also has chocolate tasting and a unique underground audio experience.

Cycle along farms and vineyards, take a guided tour by guided tour, or a helicopter for a bird’s eye view of the spectacular valley. Check out our guided tour operators.

For more information about the wineries and special events of the Similkameen Valley Independent Winegrowers Association, check out their website.

While there is plenty to do here on any given day, there are many events at Similkameen wineries that celebrate our vintages. The Grist Mill and Gardens plays host to summer concerts. There are also Seven Stones’ Vertical Tastings held in their underground cave. In the winter, you can enjoy the Christmas Open Houses at the wineries. Celebrate Similkameen wines with us.

By Season

Making great wine is a year-round job. Winemakers are busy in the winter. They must plan next year’s vintages and harvest grapes for ice wine. Visit in the spring, and you’ll see our viticulturists working the rows. They tuck and tie the vines to create optimal conditions to concentrate flavours. Summer is the height of sipping season. Our tasting rooms are full of visitors experiencing the unique wines of the Similkameen. Our busiest time of year is in the fall, with the grape and tree fruit harvest. It’s also when the annual crush begins.

Wine Tasting and Local Pairings

Our hot summers and valley winds create the perfect conditions for growing great grapes. Add well-drained soil and organic farming processes. Now you know our recipe for mighty fine wines, fruit wines, and ciders.

You can find the flavours of our valley in tasting rooms that double as winemakers’ living rooms. You’ll also find them on sun-drenched patios while cowboys wrangle horses in paddocks below. Come and relax under the shade of a 100-year-old apple tree. Pack a picnic and sit on the shore of the river while you watch eagles circle above you. Our tasting experiences are like the Similkameen Valley itself: rugged, rustic, and real.

Great wine is better when paired with great food! Spend your morning collecting your picnic ingredients from our fruit stands and farmers’ markets. Once you’re done, take a winery tour of the Similkameen. Most wineries have a license for picnicking. For something more substantial, try a traditional European-inspired, family-style lunch served at the Crowsnest Vineyard.

CIDER, FRUIT WINES & SODA

Beat the summer heat with a quenching cider from one of the local cideries. Visit Twisted Hills, Untangled Cider at Klippers Acres or Lass Chance Beverage Co. to sample a variety of dry to semi-sweet styles made from a range of apples, fruit blends and fusions, all organically grown. Explore organic fruit wines in a variety of styles, including a signature Similkameen offering.

DISTILLERY

Visit Sharpe Distillery in Cawston, where the passionate makers behind the Similkameen Valley’s only dedicated distillery pour their expertise into crafting exceptional spirits. Sample a range of local flavours, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty where rolling farm fields meet rugged mountains. Supporting local growers, traditional ingredients, and sustainable practices also makes for the celebration of craftsmanship and terroir. Don’t forget to browse the onsite shops for handcrafted keepsakes, perfect for commemorating your visit. Raise a glass to the spirit of exploration and embark on a sensory journey with Similkameen craft spirits!