In a valley known for its sweeping lake vistas, Red Barn winery offers a different kind of magic.
Jagged Rock.
Sitting in the shadow of Jagged Rock, a dramatic outcrop that shapes both the vineyard’s microclimate and its identity, Red Barn is a study in contrast: polished wines born of a rugged site, housed in a modernist space that still pays homage to its farming roots.
Red Barn might fly under the radar at first glance, but it’s readily redefining what small-batch winemaking in British Columbia can be.
With a tasting room designed by the iconic Tom Kundig and a fearless young winemaker at the helm, Red Barn offers one of the Okanagan’s most intimate and engaging wine experiences. One that begins in the vineyard and ends in your glass, just steps away.
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Winemaker Michael Clark.
Clos du Soleil has always played the long game. Set against the raw, dramatic landscape of British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley (officially within the broader Okanagan appellation), this boutique winery has quietly earned a reputation for elegance, consistency, and integrity.
After sitting down with winemaker Michael Clark, it’s clear that “quiet” may no longer be the right word. This is a winery that’s earned its place among BC’s best, not just for its wines, but for how it’s navigated crisis with grace.
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The covered patio at the Outlook.
A visit to the Okanagan Valley’s Garnet Valley Ranch in Summerland, BC, reveals a 320-acre property that blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape. Purchased by Okanagan Crush Pad in 2012, it saw its first vines planted in 2014. Pinot Noir is the main variety on site, accompanied by Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Meunier, Chenin Blanc, and Gamay Noir. Okanagan Crush Pad’s Free Form label offers a Blanc de Noir sparkling wine, a Pinot Noir Rosé, and a Riesling, all crafted from fruit sourced from Garnet Valley Ranch. Last year, the inaugural release under the Garnet Valley Ranch label featured the 2016 Traditional Method Sparkling wine, the 2021 Chardonnay, and the 2021 Pinot Noir.
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4 new BC wineries worth visiting.
BC’s wine industry is going through a tremendous growth spurt and as of March 2023, there are now 341 licensed wineries in the province. With all that competition and the quality level being pushed to new heights, it takes a lot to decide to start a new winery in BC. Our latest article for the Daily Hive takes a look at 4 of BC’s newest wineries: Garnet Valley Ranch, Solvero Wines, Red Barn & Frind Estate Winery. Click HERE for the full story.
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Red Barn Winery [source: Red Barn]
Red Barn is the newest winery in the Iconic Wineries of British Columbia (IWBC) umbrella that also includes Mission Hill, CheckMate, Martin’s Lane, Cedarcreek, Road 13 and Liquidity Wines. It stands in stark contrast to the group’s flagship winery Mission Hill. Where Mission Hill is grand in every sense of the word, Red Barn quietly produces just under 1,000 cases and is very much on the other end of the spectrum; very small production using fruit solely from Jagged Rock Vineyard.
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