Observatory Wines
About Us
Observatory Wines and Villa looks east over Okanagan Lake at 400 meters of elevation. Views north to Peachland, east to Okanagan Mountain and south to Naramata.
This is the place to experience the views, arts and lifestyles while having wine as the catalyst. Please come and stay, slow down and appreciate different forms of artistic creation.
As of May 1st, Summerland Estate Winery has transformed into the new home of Observatory Wines, a creation from Blair Gillingham. There are stories to be told, and more to be made.
Observatory Wines
About Us
Observatory Wines and Villa looks east over Okanagan Lake at 400 meters of elevation. Views north to Peachland, east to Okanagan Mountain and south to Naramata.
This is the place to experience the views, arts and lifestyles while having wine as the catalyst. Please come and stay, slow down and appreciate different forms of artistic creation.
As of May 1st, Summerland Estate Winery has transformed into the new home of Observatory Wines, a creation from Blair Gillingham. There are stories to be told, and more to be made.
Our Wine
Cowichan Valley
2024 Bubble Telescope
$30.00
These grapes were specifically produced to make this sparkling wine in collaboration with Alderlea Vineyards. The blend consists of 60% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Gris and 20% Pinot Noir.
Okanagan Valley
2025 Grüner Veltliner
$27.00
The grapes were hand harvested September 28th from vineyards in Coldstream and Peachland and whole cluster pressed to retain acidic tension and clarity. 60% fermented and aged in 228 litre French...
Summerland Lakefront
2025 Pinot Blanc
$25.00
The grapes were hand harvested from the estate in Summerland on September 19th and were destemmed and pressed to increase flavour and aromatic extraction. 45% fermented in neutral barrel and 55% in...
Summerland Lakefront
2025 Gewürztraminer
$22.00
Hand harvested September 19th from the estate in Summerland, overlooking Okanagan Lake. The grape clusters were pressed whole cluster and some destemmed to help extract aromatics and flavours...
Summerland Lakefront
2025 Merlot Rosé
$24.00
The grapes were hand harvested Oct 1st from the east facing estate vineyard in Summerland, overlooking Okanagan Lake. The whole clusters soaked in the picking bins overnight to extract minimal...
Summerland Lakefront
2025 Pinot Noir Chill
$27.00
This year provided perfect growing conditions to harvest and produce this chillable red. The grapes were hand harvested in late September from the east facing estate vineyard in Summerland...
Oliver, BC
2023 Grüner Veltliner
$27.00
Hand-harvested from Pipe Dreams Vineyard in Oliver, this 2023 Grüner Veltliner offers big expressions of ripe fruit with a round palate, enhanced by natural malolactic conversion.
Black Sage Bench
2020 Observatory Red
$35.00
A bold Black Sage Bench blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec aged 2 years in barrel. Big fruit, strong spice, and great tension—drink now with decanting or cellar until 2035.
Observatory Estate Vineyard
Observatory Patio
Visit Us
Reserve your wine tasting at Summerland’s newest winery and experience distinctive estate vintages alongside select varietals from across British Columbia.
If you’re just a few guests, no reservation is required - drop in, explore, and enjoy a tasting at your leisure. We're open daily from 11:00am-5:00pm.
21606 Bridgeman Rd Summerland, British Columbia
21606 Bridgeman Rd Summerland, British Columbia
30-60 minutes
Wine Tasting
$10
per person
Come in for our wine tasting menu, featuring unique varieties and blends, bubbles and back vintages.
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