Calling all wine lovers!
If you can’t travel to Napa Valley or even to the Okanagan—there are still some awesome wineries in your own backyard that offer wine tastings and tours.
This winery specializes in Pinot Noir Rose, Icewine and Gamay Noir. They run tastings from April 1st to October 31st and daily tours throughout the Summer. Tour the vineyard and get a barrel sampling for $10 per person. Located at 28450 King Road in Abbotsford.
Their top varietals include Chardonnay, Merlot, Viognier and Sauvigon Blanc. While there aren’t any available tours, their tasting room is open year-round for you to sample some of their fine wines. Tasting fees are dependent on group size. Located at 5094 Mt. Lehman Road in Abbotsford.
Artisan winemaking at its finest. Try their Cabernet Sauvigon or Pinot Gris. Tastings are available throughout the Summer and from January to February in their off season. Make a day of it and have a picnic! Located at 21152-16 Avenue in Langley.
Known for their Gewurztraminer and Riesling, this winery is a nice spot to spend the afternoon. They offer tastings year-round and tours are available daily at 1pm throughout the Summer. They have an awesome lounge and patio area to order a charcuterie platter and relax. Wine tasting is $4 per person, or you can have a tasting and tour for $5 per person. Fees are waived with purchase of a wine. Located at 3033-232 Street in Langley.
It’s the oldest winery in the Fraser Valley and is best known for their Bacchus, Madeline Angevine, Reichensteiner and Gamay Noir. Tasting/tour fees are $5 per person but will be waived with the purchase of a wine. Tastings include four wines from their monthly wine tasting selection. Located at 1064-216 Street in Langley.
Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery
Not only does this winery have delicious fruit wines, but they also have an amazing berry farm. Top wines include blueberry, blackberry, raspberry and rhubarb. Also try their Belgian waffles, and be sure to check out their shop which sells incredible pies stacked high with fresh fruit. Wine tastings are available to groups of 6 or more, which includes a farm cheese board for $15.95 per person. Located at 6179-248 Street in Langley.
They’re best known for their Merlot, Pinot Gris and Syrah. Tastings are available year-round so be sure to check them out! Located at 105-16055 Fraser Hwy in Surrey.
It’s the largest winery in Metro Vancouver and near the YVR airport.They offer Viognier Icewine, Cabernet Franc Merlot Icewine and Merritage, just to name a few. They run tastings year-round daily from 10am to 6:30pm. Tours are also available daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Prices for tours and tastings range depending on group size, and they also offer guests food samples throughout. Located at 16880 Westminster Hwy in Richmond.
Their top picks are blackberry and blueberry wines. Wine tastings are available year-round. Located at 120-6753 Graybar Road in Richmond.
This winery offers Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc and more. They offer tastings all year long and tours are available throughout the Summer. Located at 55 Dunlevy Avenue in Vancouver.
