Westside Wine Trail part 3

Today we finish our tour of the wineries that are in and around Kelowna. Our last 2 wineries are Mission Hill Family Estate and Kalala Organic Estate Winery.

Mission Hill Family Estate is a must see, it is one of North America's landmark wineries. Wine country's masterpiece! The winery is renowned for it's elegant architecture and dazzling hilltop views. They won winery of the year and Canadian wine producer of the year in 2011. Come and experience an evening performance under the open sky at the Mission Hill amphitheater, it is unforgettable. The 2012 concert season begins Sunday, June 24 with Chris Botti.

Kalala Organic Estate Winery is a small family owned winery with big awards. Kalala is the Okanagan's newest organic winery. The hand-picked grapes and handcrafted wines have taken Kalala very quickly into the international winner's circle. Their first ever vintage of Chardonnay icewine was awarded gold at the prestigious 2010 Chardonnay du Monde competition in France. How sweet is that! Kalala was named after the owner's hometown which means "miracle place."

East Kelowna Wine Trail part 2

Today it is off to The Vibrant Vine. Experience different and bold at the Vibrant Vine, here they pair their white wines with cool music. Who would have thought that Riesling went so well with Cat Stevens. The psychedelic packaging of the wine is an artful kaleidoscope of color and complements the wines vibrant flavors.

Camelot Vineyards Estate Winery. Welcome knights, fair maidens, squires and damsels to a themed winery like no other. As you enter the gates and walk past the Excalibur embedded stone. Plan to explore a world of chivalry, magic, romance and of course great wine. Camelot has a popular Medieval fair in August that would be a fun time I am sure.

Lakeshore Wine Trails

The Lakeshore Wine Trail is one of sophistication and elegance in serene surroundings.

Our first winery is Tantalus Vineyards. This winery has spectacular lake views, a historic vineyard and new state of the art LEED winery makes visiting Tantalus a one of the kind experience. The tasting of the wines are done in a stunning gallery style tasting room, surrounded by works of art from some of Canada's most highly acclaimed artists.

Off to Summerhill Pyramid Winery next.

One of  BC's most visited winery. Summerhill is a family owned and operated winery. The Cipes family has been busy crafting Summerhill into what is now Canada's largest certified organic winery. Be prepared to be blown away with Summerhill's award winning wines, gorgeous lake views and the unique precision crafted Pyramid.