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BC Wineries for Sale in 2026: Listings, Receiverships and Recent Sales

February 6, 2022August 17, 2024 Julian

Niche Wine Co. and Pinot Noir

Rust Wine
March 20, 2020September 2, 2021 Julian

Rust Wine Company inspired by Rejuvenation

Ice Wine Grapes ready to Harvest
December 17, 2018May 4, 2020 Julian

Freezing Temperatures Bring Icewine Harvest to BC

Prospect Winery
October 22, 2018October 9, 2025 Julian

Prospect Winery for Stags & Bears Cabernet Merlot

Quail's Gate
October 5, 2018October 9, 2018 Julian

Touring West Kelowna Wineries on a Sunny Fall Day

Winemaker's Cut
June 26, 2018March 17, 2020 Julian

Winemaker’s Cut Releases Sauvignon Blanc & Syrah

Lang Vineyards
April 10, 2018February 27, 2021 Julian

Lang Vineyards 2017 Releases

Beaumont
March 28, 2018August 16, 2019 Julian

Beaumont Family Estate Winery 100% Organic

Holiday Wines
December 18, 2017December 17, 2018 Julian

Five BC Wines for the Holidays

50th Parallel Winery
February 25, 2017November 14, 2018 Julian

50th Parallel Estate for Unparalleled Pinot Noir

March 28, 2016August 27, 2025 Julian

St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery for good value

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🍷🍕 Merlot and mushroom pizza—a delicious way to se 🍷🍕 Merlot and mushroom pizza—a delicious way to settle into an autumn evening. @hestercreekwinery Select Vineyards Merlot 2025 brings inviting aromas of plum and cherry, followed by blackberry, red cherry and chocolate on the palate. Medium-bodied and lightly oaked, with a soft, rounded mouthfeel, it’s an easy-drinking red made for the dinner table. Hand-harvested South Okanagan fruit, with an emphasis on Hester Creek’s estate vineyards, was fermented in Italian Ganimede tanks and matured in French oak. At $21.99, there’s plenty to enjoy here. 90 Points 🍷 @hestercreekwinery #HesterCreek #Merlot #BCWine #OkanaganWine #WineAndPizza #SupportLocal #BCWineTrends
🍷 South Okanagan elegance at an everyday price! T 🍷 South Okanagan elegance at an everyday price! The Hester Creek Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2025 delivers impressive value at just $21.99. Led by 60% Cabernet Franc, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon rounding out the blend, this approachable red was aged for eight months in French and American oak. 🍒 Inviting aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and a hint of toast. Rich blackberry and plum flavours unfold into dark chocolate and espresso, with soft, rounded tannins and a smooth finish. ⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends 🍽️ Perfect with rosemary lamb, grilled Greek chicken or aged cheddar. A delicious South Okanagan red that punches above its price! 🍷 @hestercreekwine #HesterCreek #CabernetMerlot #BCWine #BCWineTrends #SouthOkanagan #OkanaganWine #CanadianWine #WineLovers #DrinkLocal
🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points! 🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points! 🍾 @hestercreekwinery Old Vine Brut 2022 showcases the elegance of 100% estate-grown Pinot Blanc from the Golden Mile Bench. Crafted using the traditional method and aged 24 months on lees, this beautiful Blanc de Blancs delivers enticing aromas of lemon zest, toasted brioche and delicate spice. 🍏 Rich flavours of green apple, ripe pear and fresh biscuits, with lively bubbles, a creamy mouthfeel and a beautifully balanced, lingering finish. A sparkling wine worth celebrating — and one that promises to age gracefully! ⭐ 93 Points | $39.99 🦪 Perfect with smoked mussels, seafood canapés or creamy Havarti. 🇨🇦 Celebrate with BC bubbles! 🔗 Full review at BCWineTrends.com @hestercreekwine #HesterCreek #OldVineBrut #BCSparklingWine #GoldenMileBench #BlancDeBlancs #PinotBlanc #BCWine #BCWineTrends #TraditionalMethod #CelebrateBCWine
🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! 🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! Hester Creek Character Red 2025 is a delicious match for hearty homemade lasagna. This South Okanagan five-variety blend brings together Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek's distinctive Italian Merlot. 🫐 Aromas of blueberry, vanilla and cloves lead to rich flavours of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The juicy fruit and gentle spice pair beautifully with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. 😋 ⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends 🍷 @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #CharacterRed #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #WineAndFood #LasagnaNight #CanadianWine
🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass 🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass-Fed NY Strip Steak! A delicious pairing of Similkameen Pinot Noir and a juicy, grass-fed New York strip steak! 🍇 100% Similkameen Valley | Organic | $29.99 This youthful Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of ripe red cherry and fresh raspberry. Juicy cherry flavours mingle with delicate baking spice and subtle graphite minerality. Silky tannins and a refreshing, elegant finish make this a lovely food-friendly red. A little decanting brings out its developing character. ⭐ 91+ Points — BCWineTrends A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that stood up surprisingly well to the rich, savoury flavours of the steak. Cheers! 🍷 #MonteCreekWinery #BCWine #BCPinotNoir #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #PinotNoir #SteakAndWine #WinePairing #BCWineTrends #DrinkLocal @montecreekwinery @josephinenhutte
🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autum 🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autumn tables and holiday gatherings! 2025 Character Red Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek’s distinctive Italian Merlot come together with aromas of white pepper, blueberry and clove. Ripe blackberry and vanilla fill the lush palate—a versatile red for comforting fall meals. 2025 Select Vineyards Merlot Vanilla bean, cocoa and roasted fennel and thyme introduce flavours of blackberry, mulberry and dark chocolate. Polished tannins and a lingering finish make this an inviting choice for pizza night or roasted root vegetables. 2025 Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Franc leads this blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian plum, ripe cherry, earthy sage and espresso notes suggest a delicious match with braised lamb shanks or aged cheddar. 2025 Chardonnay Toasted pecan and warm caramel aromas lead to bright citrus, a creamy mid-palate and crème brûlée notes. Pour alongside fettuccine carbonara or a velvety bowl of squash soup. 🥣 2022 Old Vine Brut Made from estate-grown old-vine Pinot Blanc, this traditional-method sparkling wine spent 24 months en tirage. Fine bubbles, toasted brioche and lemon zest bring a festive touch to the table. 🥂 These descriptions come from the winery’s release notes, our tasting impressions and full article will follow! @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #OkanaganWine #GoldenMileBench #WineTasting #SupportLocal
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🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points! 🥂 Old Vines. Fine Bubbles. A Sparkling 93 Points! 🍾 @hestercreekwinery Old Vine Brut 2022 showcases the elegance of 100% estate-grown Pinot Blanc from the Golden Mile Bench. Crafted using the traditional method and aged 24 months on lees, this beautiful Blanc de Blancs delivers enticing aromas of lemon zest, toasted brioche and delicate spice. 🍏 Rich flavours of green apple, ripe pear and fresh biscuits, with lively bubbles, a creamy mouthfeel and a beautifully balanced, lingering finish. A sparkling wine worth celebrating — and one that promises to age gracefully! ⭐ 93 Points | $39.99 🦪 Perfect with smoked mussels, seafood canapés or creamy Havarti. 🇨🇦 Celebrate with BC bubbles! 🔗 Full review at BCWineTrends.com @hestercreekwine #HesterCreek #OldVineBrut #BCSparklingWine #GoldenMileBench #BlancDeBlancs #PinotBlanc #BCWine #BCWineTrends #TraditionalMethod #CelebrateBCWine
🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! 🍷🍝 Lasagna night calls for a red with Character! Hester Creek Character Red 2025 is a delicious match for hearty homemade lasagna. This South Okanagan five-variety blend brings together Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek's distinctive Italian Merlot. 🫐 Aromas of blueberry, vanilla and cloves lead to rich flavours of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The juicy fruit and gentle spice pair beautifully with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. 😋 ⭐ 91 Points | BCWineTrends 🍷 @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #CharacterRed #BCWineTrends #OkanaganWine #WineAndFood #LasagnaNight #CanadianWine
🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass 🍷🥩 Monte Creek Living Land Pinot Noir 2025 & Grass-Fed NY Strip Steak! A delicious pairing of Similkameen Pinot Noir and a juicy, grass-fed New York strip steak! 🍇 100% Similkameen Valley | Organic | $29.99 This youthful Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of ripe red cherry and fresh raspberry. Juicy cherry flavours mingle with delicate baking spice and subtle graphite minerality. Silky tannins and a refreshing, elegant finish make this a lovely food-friendly red. A little decanting brings out its developing character. ⭐ 91+ Points — BCWineTrends A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that stood up surprisingly well to the rich, savoury flavours of the steak. Cheers! 🍷 #MonteCreekWinery #BCWine #BCPinotNoir #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #PinotNoir #SteakAndWine #WinePairing #BCWineTrends #DrinkLocal @montecreekwinery @josephinenhutte
🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autum 🍂🍷 Five fresh arrivals from Hester Creek for autumn tables and holiday gatherings! 2025 Character Red Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Hester Creek’s distinctive Italian Merlot come together with aromas of white pepper, blueberry and clove. Ripe blackberry and vanilla fill the lush palate—a versatile red for comforting fall meals. 2025 Select Vineyards Merlot Vanilla bean, cocoa and roasted fennel and thyme introduce flavours of blackberry, mulberry and dark chocolate. Polished tannins and a lingering finish make this an inviting choice for pizza night or roasted root vegetables. 2025 Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Franc leads this blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian plum, ripe cherry, earthy sage and espresso notes suggest a delicious match with braised lamb shanks or aged cheddar. 2025 Chardonnay Toasted pecan and warm caramel aromas lead to bright citrus, a creamy mid-palate and crème brûlée notes. Pour alongside fettuccine carbonara or a velvety bowl of squash soup. 🥣 2022 Old Vine Brut Made from estate-grown old-vine Pinot Blanc, this traditional-method sparkling wine spent 24 months en tirage. Fine bubbles, toasted brioche and lemon zest bring a festive touch to the table. 🥂 These descriptions come from the winery’s release notes, our tasting impressions and full article will follow! @hestercreekwinery #BCWine #HesterCreek #OkanaganWine #GoldenMileBench #WineTasting #SupportLocal
🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated 🍇 Promising fruit. Painful losses. One complicated BC vintage. Our 2026 BC wine harvest report brings together firsthand accounts from 13 wineries across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. These harvest photos capture the people and work behind the wines. Some wineries lost entire estate crops, while others report exceptional fruit and promising young wines. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and photos during such a busy season. 🍷 Keep supporting BC wines and the people who make them. 👉 Read the full report—link in bio. #BCWine #BCHarvest2026 #BCWineries #OkanaganWine #SupportLocal #SummerlandStrong @lightningrockwinery @dirtylaundrywinery @lafrenzwinery @blackmarketwineco @nobleridgewinery @township7 @timewines @winemakers_cut @vasantiwines @hestercreekwinery @drinkriverstone @sunnybraewinery @bluegrousewines
🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Sou 🍷🥣 Grüner Veltliner & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup — Yummy! What a delicious pairing! 😋 @montecreekwinery Living Land Grüner Veltliner 2025 from the Similkameen Valley is a delightful match for creamy roasted butternut squash soup. This organically grown Austrian-style white offers inviting aromas of apple, peach and citrus with a delicate hint of white pepper. 🍏🍑 On the palate, vibrant lemon-lime zest, stone fruit and white grapefruit mingle with stony minerality and refreshing acidity. 90 Points ⭐ 🥣 Why the pairing works: The wine's bright acidity cuts through the soup's creamy richness, while its subtle white pepper and mineral notes beautifully complement the sweet, roasted squash. 🇨🇦 BC Organic | Similkameen Valley 💰 $26.99 | ⭐ 90 Points Another delicious discovery from Monte Creek Winery! #MonteCreekWinery #GrunerVeltliner #BCWine #SimilkameenValley #OrganicWine #WinePairing #ButternutSquashSoup #BCWineTrends #ExploreBCWine #CanadianWine
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