Seven Stones Winery
- Features
- Complimentary Tasting with Purchase, EV Charging Station, Gift Shop, Patio, Picnic Area, Reservations Required, Restaurant, Scenic Views, Tasting Experiences $5 - $15, Tour Bus Parking, Tours, Walk-ins Welcome, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine & Food Tastings, Wine Club
- Classifications
- BC VQA, Hidden Gem, Wines of BC Member
- Website
- http://sevenstones.ca
- Explorer
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The winery and vineyard property was purchased in 1999 when it was a hayfield and part of the ranch belonging to the neighbour below. The vines were planted in 2000 and the winery’s first vintage was 2003.
The man-made caves were built in 2016 to create the perfect aging environment for the wines. In the arid climate of the Similkameen Valley, an above-ground wine cellar would occupy a large footprint and require high energy consumption to keep the barrels in a cool, humid environment. However, by going 7 feet underground, the natural cooling power of Mother Nature is harnessed. The temperature remains around 10.5 degrees, mostly unaffected by external weather conditions.