Quails’ Gate Winery is a family-owned winery located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1989 by Ben and Tony Stewart, the winery is now run by the second generation of the Stewart family.
Quails’ Gate is known for its stunning location, set on a bluff overlooking Okanagan Lake and surrounded by vineyards. The winery is named after the quail that inhabit the area and the gate that marks the entrance to the property.
The vineyards at Quails’ Gate span over 200 acres and are planted with a variety of grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Merlot. The winery is also home to a small experimental vineyard where new grape varieties are tested.
Quails’ Gate is known for producing high-quality, expressive wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Okanagan Valley. One of the winery’s most famous wines is the Old Vines Foch, a bold, full-bodied red wine made from the Marechal Foch grape variety. This wine has received numerous accolades and is highly sought after by wine collectors.
In addition to the Old Vines Foch, Quails’ Gate is also known for its Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. The winery’s Chardonnay is a bright, fruit-forward wine with notes of citrus and green apple, while the Pinot Noir is a delicate, elegant wine with flavors of red cherry and spice. The Riesling is a crisp, aromatic wine with flavors of green apple and citrus.
Quails’ Gate prides itself on using traditional wine-making techniques and focusing on quality over quantity. All of the winery’s wines are fermented in small batches using natural yeasts, and many of the wines are aged in oak barrels to add depth and complexity.
In addition to its wine production, Quails’ Gate also operates a popular restaurant and tasting room, where visitors can enjoy a variety of local dishes and taste the winery’s wines. The winery also offers guided tours of the vineyards and winery, as well as wine education classes and events.
Overall, Quails’ Gate Winery is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in high-quality wine and beautiful, picturesque surroundings. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or just looking to learn more about the wine-making process, Quails’ Gate has something for everyone.
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Sara Harrison
a week agoWhat a fabulous wine tasting and dinner at Quail’s Gate Winery. Thank you to Travis for a really enjoyable tasting. Travis’ knowledge and charm were exceptional and lovely to finish the tasting with Mike and glean some of his knowledge too. Dinner was absolutely delicious. Each course tasted amazing paired with wonderful wines and having lovely Liv as our server was a bonus. Thank you team for a truly memorable visit.
jaime Wolfe
a week agoWe visited for a wine and cheese tasting and it was lovely! Patricia was our host and she was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We were with our 2 children (ages 4&7) and she even put out some colouring sheets for them to keep them busy during our tasting! Quails Gate is one of our favourite wineries and we will definitely return again for this pairing!
shelly cen
a week agoMini was an amazing host for us during our wine tasting!! We had such a fun time trying out the Estate Tastings and she was wonderfully in answering all our questions, super knowledgeable! Thank you Mini you made our time at Quails’ even better!!! Hopefully we come back again soon and try out more wines again :)
Alina Ahmed
2 weeks agoThis winery exceeded all expectations for me, everything from the tasting to the service was absoluetly wonderful. Not to mention, that incredible view! Zoe was such a thoughtful and attentive tasting host, she personalised oour tasting and we loved every glass we had. Her enthusiasm was contagious and livend up the whole experience! We will be recommending this place to everyone , great wine and great service :)
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2 weeks agoWe visited Quails’ Gate for a retirement celebration with a group of eight, and the entire experience was amazing. The view, as always, was stunning, and the food was absolutely delicious—everything was cooked to perfection. Our server was fantastic: warm, attentive, and took great care of us from start to finish. It truly made the day special. Highly recommend!