Wineries are a staple activity in the Okanagan, as there’s no better way to spend a warm summer afternoon than sipping on your favourite vino. There are plenty of fantastic wineries in Kelowna that offer residents and visitors the best taste of the Okanagan, but the people have spoken on what the top three are this year.

Gold: Quails' Gate Estate Winery

Quails' Gate Estate Winery has taken home the gold for best winery in Kelowna. Their quality wine and winning atmosphere keeps people coming back, allowing this family business with deep roots in the Okanagan to become one the best wineries not just in Kelowna, but in the country.

Silver: the hatch

Inviting, warm, rustic, and entertaining are all great words to describe the silver finalist for best winery in Kelowna.

Located in West Kelowna, this is a go-to spot for many people in the city. You can taste some of their unique, rare wines while taking in some of the best views the region has to offer.

Bronze: Summerhill Pyramid Winery

Maker of beautiful wines and hands down one of the best places to sip and take in the beauty of the Okanagan vistas, it’s no wonder that Kelowna voted Summerhill Winery as our bronze winner. It doesn’t get much better than tasting a variety of 100% organic wines while spending some quality time with friends and family in one of the most beautiful places in B.C.

Other nominees in this category:

Arrowleaf Cellars, Sandhill Winery, Intrigue Wines, The Vibrant Vine, Gray Monk Estate Winery, Cedar Creek Estate Winery Mission Hill Winery.

To view the final results for all of the categories in the Best of Kelowna 2018, click here.