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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Ирина Бакуменко
a week agoWe had a wonderful wine tasting experience, made even more special thanks to Megan, our tasting associate. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Megan guided us through the Plum Series wines with enthusiasm and insight, sharing thoughtful details about each one. Her genuine passion and warm personality created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. We’re confident that Megan will grow into an outstanding wine professional — her care and attention to guests will no doubt be appreciated by many future visitors. Thank you for a lovely tasting!
Jimena Colín
in the last weekThe wine tasting experience was excellent. Patricia was super friendly, very kind, and made us feel at home. We really appreciated that she made everything easier by speaking our language, which made the tasting even more special. She also showed great knowledge about all the wines. 100% recommended, and we will definitely be back!
Charrissa Lin
a week agoWe stopped for a wine tasting at Quail's Gate and loved the experience. You get to enjoy their wines from their back balcony which has a stunning view of a vineyard and Lake Okanagan. Anna was our server and, not only was she knowledgeable, she was also delightful to talk with. We got lucky and were able to walk up without an appointment, but I think during a busier time, you would need to reserve ahead. Highly recommend visiting for the views, the wines, and the friendly staff
Ida Bruno
a week agoDonna was awesome! She was so knowledge and we joined the wine club! The wine tasting is a must! Tony was our server at the restaurant and he was so kind and the service was great as well. Overall a great experience at Quails Gate and would come back! 🍷
Sussy Baka
a week agoHad an absolutely fabulous tasting with Kaylene!! She was super funny and went out of her way to make sure our group tasted wines that would be best suited to each of us even though it meant more running around for her by mixing up the tastings. Absolutely incredible service and a stunning view, couldn’t recommend this place enough :)