At Sumac Ridge we offer the following unique tasting opportunities:
The Wine Boutique
Enjoy tastings from our Cellar Selection, Private Reserve Series, premium Black Sage Vineyard and specialty wines for a nominal fee.
Our wine shop is open daily tastings are available daily in our wineshop boutique:
Summer: (June 27th through September 6th) :
9:30am – 9pm (Tasting Bar available until 6:00pm)
Fall: (September 7th through October 12th)
10am – 8pm (Tasting Bar available until 5:00pm)
Fall/Winter/Spring: (October 13th through June 26th)
10am – 8pm (Tasting Bar available until 5:00pm)
Holidays: 10am – 3pm Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
*Retail Wine Sales available daily after hours in the Cellar Door Bistro*
Our Wine Boutique offers a selection of local artisan made wine related products, multiple offerings for the aspiring wine and food connoisseur, as well as many unique gift ideas.
Tour and Tasting
A one hour winery tour with a focus on our rich tradition and history as well as the wine making process. The tour includes a visit to the crush pad, wine cellar and concludes with a tasting of 4 wines.
Tours are offered:
May 1 to June 26th daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
June 27th to September 6th daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
September 7th to October 12th daily at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
October 13th to April 30 Available by request
Daily Public Tours and Tastings are $7.00 per person
Private and Group Winery Tours and Tastings (10 persons or more) are $10.00 per person with a minimum booking of $100.00. Reservations are required.
The Founder's Tasting Room
Intimate tutored tasting in our Founder’s Room with panoramic views of our vineyard. The 1 hour tasting includes 6 of our premium wines in varietal specific Riedel stemware. Guests can also enjoy an enhanced experience of the Daily Founder’s Tasting by adding a food pairing component prepared especially by the Culinary team.
Founder’s Tasting - $15.00 per person
Daily Public Founder's Tastings held at 12:30pm (June 27- September 6)
Cellar Door Bistro
Sumac Ridge is also home to the famed Cellar Door Bistro, the winery's on-site restaurant known for its regional cuisine that marries beautifully with all of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery's VQA wines as well as an array of award winning British Columbia VQA Wines. Diners will be delighted with the innovative menu, which includes seasonally inspired and locally sourced ingredients.
Whether on our sun drenched Patio overlooking Lake Okanagan or in the comfort of our warm Bistro by the fire: enjoy our wine and food pairings throughout the year. Closed December 21st to January 14th for the holidays.
