“Are you open year round?”

Yes we are every day of the year except Christmas Day and New Years Day.

“What are your hours?”

Our Summer hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and 11:00 am to 4:00 pm during the winter

“Do you grow your own grapes and fruits?”

Yes, our orchard located directly behind the Wine Shop produces an abundance of fruit as well as we have two vineyards located on each side of the orchard that has 4 different varieties of grapes. 

“Do you have to book a tasting?”

We recommend booking a tasting if you have a party of 6 people or greater.  If your party is less than 6 people we welcome all walk-ins throughout the day. 

“Do you charge a tasting fee?”

There is a $5.00 tasting fee, however the tasting fee will be waived with purchase of regular price wine. 

“Do you make Grape Wines or just Fruit Wines?”

The Wine Shop carries 35 different varieties of wine that include;  Fruit Wines, Red Grape Wines, White Grape Wines, Dessert Wines, Sparkling Wines and Hybrid Wines (grape and fruit fermented together). 

“Which method of deliver do you use?”

We ship our wines through a company called ATS.  ATS vans are temperature controlled.  

“Do you have $88 cases for sale all year?”

Yes we have an $88 case available all year long, however the selection may change from month to month. 

Can I purchase wine online?”

Yes you can. The most affordable way to buy our wine online is by joing our Wine Club which offers 40% off regular price and includes free shipping across most of Canada

“Do you have any other case specials that are not online?”

Yes, we usually have 4 case specials every month including the $88 Case Special, $99 Case Special, a Red, White and Rose Case Special as well as our incredibly popular Red  Wine Case Special. All of our case specials are available to ship but will not include free shipping.  Please call the Wine Shop for a shipping quote. 250.497.6133.

“Do you have a sellection of Dry White and Dry Red Wines?”

Yes, we have a 2020 Merlot, 2021 Reserve Merlot, 2019 Malbec, 2018 Zweigelt, and our 2014 Meritage for reds.

For whites we have Pinot Gris, oOanienstiener, Viogner, White Merlot, Chardonnay, and our Dry White Blend.

“Do you have any off dry wines?” 

Yes, we have Off Dry White Blend, and Tembos which is an Off Dry Red Blend

Are your fruit wines sweet?

No our fruit wines are just off dry with around 10g residual sugar which is very similar to grape wines with exception of our Red Plum Wine  and our Late Harvest Ice Wine.

Do you have any Fortified Wines?”

Yes we have 2 a Fortified Merlot and a  Fortified Gewurztraminer.  Both of these wines are fortified with grape alcohol, so they are 100% grape wine.

Do you have any unique wines?

Yes, our bottle of Jewel is similar to a Madeira Wine.  It has been fermented in the sun for three years however it is not fortified it has an alcohol content above 17.5%.

What are Hybrid Wines?

We produce 4 Hybrid Wines in store which are, Cherry Merlot, Pinot Gris Peach, Pinot Gris Apricot, and a Pinot Gris pear.  These wines are a fruit and a Pinot Gris Grape fermented together in the same bin, not blended which produces a very unique balance. 

Do you have monthly bottle of wine promotion?

Yes we do, every month we feature one of our wines and put it on special for a very low cost.  Our monthly special retails for $10.00 a Bottle or for $99.00 a case (plus taxes and deposit).  Normally these wines would be $23.99 each. 

What are your newest wine releases?

The newest wines available are Nectarine, Cherry Merlot, and our Reserve Merlot.  Coming soon please stay tuned for our new release of Fruit Punch, Blackberry Malbec, Okanagan Dry White Blend. 

Do you sell any merchandise?

Yes we do.  We sell a selection of local Honey, Salad Dressings, Spices,  Wine glasses, and hand crafted barrel art and T-shirts.  Also we have artwork by Will Enns from Summerland and Randall Young from OK Falls.  

Does your Winery have a Fruit Stand? 

Yes we have a seasonal Fruit Stand that is generally open from June to October.  Our Fruit Stand has fruit that is picked fresh daily from our orchard and seasonal vegetables that are grown locally.  All merchandise in the Fruit Stand is from local artisians.  

Can i get discounts buying bulk wine for my wedding?

Yes, you will receive 60% off any bulk orders over 5 cases

How far are you from Penticton?

We are 4 minutes south from the Penticton Regional Airport

Are you across from the Old Game Farm?

Yes we directly across from the old game farm, you can still see a herd of wild horses in the field and occasionally bears with their cubs.

Can I purchase wine after business hours?

Yes you can, online or you can call our wineshop at 250.497.6133 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Can you accommodate large vehicle parking?

Yes , just use the parking lot to the north of our wineshop which can accommodate 4 RV's

What is the best way to enter your parking lot southbound when the highway is busy?

We recommend that you pull into the old game farm entrance to turn around and cross the highway safely (the game farm entrance is 50 feet past the winery on the right hand side coming south bound) people driving northbound can enter the parking lot easily.

Do you have Drive-through service?

Yes if you'd like to stay in your car just honk and we will come out to you

Do you have any reviews?

Please check out our 5 Star Google Reviews by typing in Farmgate Winery.  Please leave us a review after your visit we would kindly appreciate it.

How much does it cost me to get a case of wine delivered?

Shipping costs vary depending on your location.  Please contact the wine shop for a shipping quote. 

Do you carry Sparkling Wine?

Yes we have 2 differnt varieties of Sparkling Wines. Both unique in tasting notes.

Do we need an appointment for large groups?

Yes, groups of 6 or more we reccomend making a reservation.

Are you wheel chair friendly?

Yes we are, the whole wineshop amd fruitstand are wheelchair accessible including a wheelchair tasting bar

Are you the home of the $88?

Yes we are, since we opened we have had the $88 case sale, and its available for delivery at cost.

Can you make your own case special?

Yes we have an option to make your own case which includes all of Fruit Wines, White Wines and Red Wines.

Do you have U-Pick Fruit in your Orchard?

No, but we offer special pricing on large quantities of fruit.

Do you have a patio?

Yes we have a brick patio located just by our Orchard available to sit and enjoy the lakeview.