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Here is the latest information on the BC Winery tasting rooms and restaurants reopening as of July 19th. My apologies in advance to the wineries that were missed.

Thompson Valley

• Monte Creek Ranch Winery | OPEN|The Terrace Restaurant and Tasting Bar will be OPEN come June 3rd! Monte Creek Ranch Winery 2020 Releases
• Harper’s Trail |OPEN| Open daily 11 am – 5 pm. Wine tastings are available in our outdoor tasting lounge and reservations are highly recommended by calling the winery (250)573-5855.  Wine shop and picnic area are open. Harper’s Trail Estate Winery’s 2020 Releases
• Privato Vineyard and Winery | OPEN | Enjoy picnic area and patio with plenty of safe distance between guests. Wine and cider are available by the bottle or try our NEW wine flights out on the patio.
• Sagewood Estate Winery | OPEN | 12 PM TO 4 PM SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Shuswap

• Baccata Ridge Winery | OPEN |We are open 7 days a week 11 – 5 for outdoor wine tastings. Bring a picnic and come social distance on our beautiful patio.
• Larch Hills Winery & Vineyards | OPEN |Open 9-5 daily for tastings.
• Marionette Winery | OPEN | 12-5 Daily
• Recline Ridge Winery | OPEN |We are open! Social distancing still applies Call – 250-835-2212
• Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery | Will announce plans next week.
• Waterside Winery | OPEN |open Tuesday – Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.

Lake Country

• Ancient Hill Estate|OPEN for wine shop tastings and patio seating, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.
• Arrowleaf Cellars | OPEN| To minimize wait times, we strongly recommend booking in advance. Tastings are $5 per person – fee waived with bottle purchase. Up to 6 people maximum at this time.
• Blind Tiger Winery | OPEN | Throughout the month of June, we will only be serving one tasting group at a time due to the size of our tasting room. We strongly encourage guests to book a reservation to ensure a tasting with us. 
• 50th Parallel Estate | OPEN | Restaurant and tasting room open | Online reservation here. 
• Ex Nihilo Vineyards | OPEN |CHAOS Bistro will be open 5 pm – 9 pm, from Wednesday to Sunday. The Bistro will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Grey Monk Winery | OPEN |Tastings 10 am – 4 pm. The Lookout Restaurant is open Wednesday – Sunday from 11:30 am with the last seating happening at 7:30 pm.
• Intrigue Wines | OPEN | Open for tastings of up to 6 guests at a time, $3/person, 30 minutes | Online reservation here. Intrigue Wines 2020 New Releases
• O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars | OPEN | Open for tours, tastings and dining! O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars – A Tale of Two Rieslings

Kelowna

• Cedar Creek Estate Winery | OPEN |Browse for & book your tasting or culinary experience here https://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/visit-us/experiences/
• The Vibrant Vine | OPEN |
• Camelot Vineyards Estate |Open daily from noon to 5 pm, offering a 30% off case sale.
• House of Rosé |Open for tasting Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 pm, with limited capacity.
• Priest Creek Family Estate |OPEN |Kelowna’s newest winery is open for tastings and sales 11 am to 530 pm, seven days a week.
• Meadow Vista Honey Wines| OPEN 11 am to 5:30 pm, seven days a week, for sales, treats and bee tours.
• Mirabel Vineyards |OPEN |
• Nagging Doubt Wine |OPEN |By appointment only
• St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery | Open to visitors between noon and 4 pm daily, but with no wine tasting.
• Ricco Bambino| OPEN
• Kitsch Wines| OPEN | Three different “tasting experiences” available by reservation starting Saturday, May 30.
• Tantalus Vineyards|Tastings by appointment only Wednesday-Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, beginning May 30.
• The View Winery|OPEN | To open for tastings and sales before the end of the month.
• Summerhill Pyramid Winery| Tasting room and patio dining to open June 1. Picnic areas and food pick up orders currently available.
• Scorched Earth Winery | OPEN| Tasting room is open by appointment only. Give us a call to arrange your time 250-717-7994.
• Sandhill Wines|OPEN| We ask that you respect all social distancing measures and for your patience as we will be allowing a limited number of guests in the store at one time.
• Sperling Vineyards | OPEN|Wine shop is open for purchases 10-5 pm. Enjoy our beautiful picnic area, patio or labyrinth.  Socially distanced, of course. Sperling Vineyards 2020 Releases
• Spearhead Winery|OPEN |Tastings are 11-5:30 pm daily.

No opening dates yet for Frequency Wines

West Kelowna

• Beaumont Family Estate Winery||OPEN | Daily 11 AM -5 PM
• Ciao Bella Winery |OPEN | Thursdays thru Saturdays 11a-5pm, Sundays 12noon – 5 pm. Tastings by appointment. Call 778-754-3443.
• Indigenous World Winery | OPEN|
• Grizzli Winery |OPEN|
• the hatch| OPEN|
• Frind Estate Winery |OPEN|
• Kalala Organic Estate Winery|OPEN|Check out https://www.kalala.ca/tasting-room/ to book in for tastings!
• Little Straw Vineyards|Will reopen for tastings on Friday, June 5.
• Mission Hill Family Estate Winery |OPEN| By reservation only.
• Quails’ Gate Estate Winery | OPEN| Tastings will resume by appointment on May 27. The winery will try to accommodate walk-ins where space permits. Old Vines restaurant will also reopen May 27.
• Off the Grid Winery| OPEN|We are happy to accept walk in’s as well as you have the option to book ahead and ensure you have a tasting or picnic table saved.
• Mt. Boucherie Winery| OPEN|We are now open for wine tastings and sales by reservation only.
• Rollingdale Winery |OPEN|12-6 pm, Monday-Sunday.
• Volcanic Hills Estate Winery|OPEN| 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Daily. Wine tastings ARE available now! Reservations are not required. 

Summerland

• 8th Generation Vineyard| OPEN | 7 days a week, 11-4 pm. Tasting room open for purchases only.
• Dirty Laundry Vineyard |OPEN |7 days a week – Hours 11 am to 5 pm for the tasting bar, 12 pm to 7 pm for patio & pizza. Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2020 New Releases
• Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards | June 8 | Tentative…stayed tuned for details.
• Giant Head Winery |OPEN |
• Heaven’s Gate Winery | OPEN | Friday – Monday, 12-530pm, appt. recommended. Tastings are available.
• Kettle Valley Winery | June 4 |Our tasting room is open Thursday thru Monday from 11 am – 5 pm.  We will be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tastings will be by appointment. You can book over the phone or via email. 250-496-5898.
• Lightning Rock Winery |OPEN| Friday – Monday, 11-4 pm by appt. only. Tasting & tour available.
• Lunessence Winery & Vineyard |OPEN|Open patio only and will be open 7 days a week (11-6).
• Okanagan Crush Pad |OPEN| 7 days a week, 11-5 pm by appt. only. Seated tasting available.
• Sage Hills Wine | OPEN |
• Saxon Estate Winery | Tentatively Mid- June.
• Silkscarf Winery | OPEN | 7 days a week, 11-4 pm. Tasting room open for purchases only.
• Sleeping Giant Winery | OPEN | 7 days a week, 11-5 pm. Tasting room open for purchases only.
• Sumac Ridge Estate Winery | OPEN|Reservation-only system so we can ensure we are adhering to all protocols. You can book a reservation by calling 250-494-0451 or emailing info@sumacridge.com.
• Summergate Winery| OPEN|7 days a week, 10-6 pm. Tasting room open for purchases only.
• TH Wines | OPEN| Friday – Sunday, 11-4 pm by appt. only. Tastings are available.
• Thornhaven Winery | OPEN| Saturday & Sunday, 12-4 pm by appt. only. Tastings are available.

Skaha Lake / Okanagan Falls

• Black Market Wine Co. | OPEN |Thursday through Monday, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Book online or call us at 250-460-7878. 
• Blast Church Vineyards | OPEN |Our Wine Shop is open for tastings from 10 am – 5 pm daily. First come, first served (no reservations).
• Meyer Family Vineyards | OPEN | Tastings by appointment! Book an outdoor tasting for 1-4 people. Book by phone: 250-497-8553
• Krāzē Legz Vineyard and Winery | OPEN | Wine Tasting Daily 11-5 pm. Call to book 250-490-6606 or email info@krazelegz.com
• Nighthawk Vineyards |OPEN| Tasting room will open 7 days a week from 11 AM -5 PM. The tasting room will be limited to a maximum of 6 people. We will be able to have group tastings of up to 6 guests or 2 groups of 2 at a time in the wine shop. We encourage you to call and book a reservation to ensure that you do not experience any kind of wait time (250) 497-8874.
• Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery| OPEN | Open for picnics by reservation on June 1. If you would like to come, buy a bottle and enjoy the picnic area, please call for a reservation. 250-497-7945. Opening for tastings by reservation later in June.
• Painted Rock Estate Winery |OPEN |
• Pentâge Winery  | OPEN |Daily 11-5. 
• Play Estate Winery|OPEN|
• Wild Goose Vineyard & Winery | OPEN| Open daily from 11-5. 

Penticton/Naramata Bench

• 3 Sisters Winery | OPEN | Wine shop and tasting room opens
• Black Widow Wine | OPEN | Tasting room open, 12-4 PM Friday to Sunday!
• Daydreamer Wines | OPEN |Book an appointment on the website reservation system or drop in on weekends. New releases coming in June.
• Deep Roots Winery |OPEN |Opening our tasting room (and releasing new vintages!!!) Reservation system for you to visit and taste – go to the website to book. 
• Evolve Cellars | OPEN | Open daily 12 – 6 PM. Appointments recommended.
• Four Shadow Vineyard & Winery | June 1 | Tasting room opens Four Shadows Vineyard & Winery 2020 Releases
• Little Engine | OPEN | By appointment, outdoor seated tastings | Book in advance here 
• Moraine Winery | OPEN | VIP tastings offered for $20 | Reservations required- book online Moraine Winery New Releases – Riesling to Pinot Noir
• Origin Wine | OPEN | Tasting room open 11-5 PM by reservation, 7 days a week! | Call 250-328-2158 to book.
• Painted Rock | OPEN |
• Tightrope Winery | OPEN |We are offering an intimate tasting in the vines, for groups of up to six people. For more information please call 778-476-7673
• TIME Winery & Kitchen | OPEN | Open daily 12 – 6 PM. Appointments recommended.
• Township 7 | OPEN| Offering two different tasting/ sampling flights, provided at private tables to achieve social distancing both inside and outside the winery.
• Therapy Vineyards & Inn| OPEN|OPEN for tastings! Or buy a bottle and enjoy a picnic on the patio.
• Westbert Winery | OPEN| Open for tastings

Oliver / Osoyoos

• Bordertown Vineyards & Estate Winery | OPEN| 11 AM – 4 PM Daily. First come first serve basis (groups of up to a maximum of 6 people). We are not taking any reservations as of right now.
• Castoro de Oro Estate Winery| OPEN|MON: prepaid contactless pickups & direct ship only. TUES – SUN 11 AM – 4 PM
• Covert Farms | OPEN |Private tastings, al fresco on the rustic outdoor patio |Tastings for groups of up to 6.
• Desert Hills Estate Winery | OPEN | Two groups of 6 people max at one time | First come, first serve| Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Fairview Cellars | OPEN |Tastings are $10 per person and you keep the glass. We have beautiful Reidel wine glasses that are etched with our logo.
• Kismet Winery | OPEN | Tasting room and Restaurant Masala Bistro.
• RUST Wine Co | OPEN | Open 7 days a week from 11-7.
• Second Chapter | OPEN | Brand new winery!
• Tinhorn Creek | OPEN | Restaurant Miradoro is open! | Reservations: call 250-498-3742.
• Quinta Ferreira | OPEN| Tasting room opens | Reservations are not required but will take priority over drop-ins.
• River Stone Estate Winery |OPEN |Prebooked, outdoor, all-weather tastings for groups up to 6 now available. Call 250-498-0043 to book your spot. 
• Sonora Desert Winery |OPEN | Monday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm Sonora Desert Winery for White Merlot

Similkameen Valley

• Clos Du Soleil Winery |OPEN June 25th|Thurs-Mon. Reservations required. 
• Corcelettes Estate Winery |OPEN June 26th| Seated patio tastings begin June 26^th. Reservations highly recommended.
• Crowsnest Vineyard (Cawston) |OPEN| Open for tastings daily, 10 am-5:30 pm. Patio open including their iconic Wood Fire Oven!
• Eau Vivre Winery | OPEN| Tastings from 10:30-5:30 Thurs-Mon and by appt until June 24.  June 25-Sept 7 open 7 days a week. 
• Forbidden Fruit Winery|OPEN|Tastings Wed-Mon, 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays.
• Liber Farm & Winery – TBD Tasting reservations avail soon.
• Hugging Tree Winery – |OPEN|By reservations only – please click here to reserve
• Orofino Vineyards |OPEN|Thurs-Tuesday, 10 am-5 pm. Closed Wednesdays.  Tastings reservations via the website.
• Robin Ridge Winery |OPEN| Tastings daily 12 pm-4 pm. 
• Rustic Roots Winery – TBD
• Seven Stones Winery |OPEN| Tastings Thurs-Mon. 11am-4pm.  Reservations recommended.
• Vanessa Vineyards |OPEN|Tastings Thurs-Mon, 10 am-5:30 pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 

Greater Vancouver / Fraser Valley

• Lulu Island Winery | OPEN |
• Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery | OPEN |For the month of June, Tasting Room hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 12 pm to 6 pm.

Vancouver Island

• 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery | OPEN | Tuesday through Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
• Blue Grouse Estate Winery | OPEN | Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
• Alderlea Vineyards | OPEN |Tastings by appointment. We will stagger groups by scheduling appointments. Call Julie @ 250-746-7122
• Averill Creek (Duncan)| OPEN | Terrace is open, weather permitting, call 250-709-9986
• Chateau Wolff Estate | OPEN | Outdoor tastings Thursday to Sunday 12-4 PM. No reservations required.
• Deep Cove Winery | OPEN | 1:00 pm-7:00 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Millstone Estate Winery | OPEN | Patio and wine shop is open. Tastings are limited to 6 people at a time in the wine shop. We are open 12-5 daily.
• Unsworth Vineyard | OPEN |Tasting Room Monday – Tuesday 12-4 & Wednesday – Sunday: 11-5 Restaurant Wednesday – Sunday 12-8

Note: Special thanks to KelownaNOW, uncorkedBC, Bottleneck Drive and Similkameen Independent Winegrowers for the information they provided.