Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
Posted by David LynchSumac Ridge Estate Winery
P.O. Box 307, 17403 Highway 97N
Summerland, BC V0H1Z0 Canada
T: 250.494.0451
F: 250.494.3456
E: info@sumacridge.com
Media Inquiries: media@sumacridge.com
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Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, established in the quaint town of Summerland, BC was founded by Harry McWatters, a leader in the Canadian wine industry. Sumac Ridge is dedicated to producing premium wines that celebrate the essence of the Okanagan Valley.
Winemaker, Mark Wendenburg, one of the Okanagan’s most awarded winemakers, has led the winemaking team at Sumac Ridge Estate Winery since 1992. Mark is dedicated to producing quality vinifera wines and outstanding premium blends.
The McWatters family and their team have created one of the most renowned winery experiences in Canada and, over the years, have been recognized for their passion, innovation and commitment to quality. The winery produces a wide range of products with signature wines including Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage and sparkling. The wines are created with food in mind, and to fit all occasions and celebrations.
Visiting the Winery
At Sumac Ridge we offer the following unique tasting opportunities:
The Wine Boutique
Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our Cellar Selection and Private Reserve series wines or for a nominal fee, sample our premium Black Sage Vineyard wines and specialty wines.
Our wine tastings are available daily in our wineshop boutique 9am - 6pm June through October, 9am - 5pm November through May.
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
Take a tour of the winery and taste our award-winning Steller’s Jay Brut in our sparkling wine cave, and sample our featured reserve wines from the famed Black Sage Vineyard.
- Tours are offered from May to October daily at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and November through April by reservation.
- Daily Public Tours and Tastings are $5.00 per person and include a $5.00 voucher towards wine purchases.
- Private Winery Tours and Tastings (10 persons or more) are $10.00 per person and include a $5.00 voucher. Reservations are recommended.
The Founder’s Tasting Room
Our Founders tasting offers a unique opportunity for our guests to enjoy a private tutored tasting of our premium wines over looking our Sumac Ridge Vineyard. Your tasting will be hosted by one of our knowledgeable staff and features the art of pairing specific grape varieties with hand-crafted Riedel stemware.
- July 1 to August 31
reservations are recommended, but not essential.
Daily Founder’s Tastings held at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:00PM. - September 1 to October 31
reservations are recommended, but not essential.
Daily Founder’s Tastings held at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Founder’s Tastings with Food Pairing Component at 12:30 PM - November 1 to June 30
available by request and based on availability. Reservations required. Please call 250.494.0451 to reserve.- $15.00 per person to join the Public Founder’s Tasting
- $20.00 per person to enjoy a Private Founder’s Tasting
- $30.00 per person for Founder’s Tasting enhanced by food pairing component prepared specially by the Chef and his Culinary team.
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 of Chef Roger Planiden, 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 22nd to January 15th for the holidays.
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