40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery

40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery farms roughly 24 acres of ocean-cooled vines on Anderton Road in Comox, making it one of the largest grape wineries in the Comox Valley and among the closest wineries anywhere to the sea. The vineyard sits beside the Salish Sea on eastern Vancouver Island, where steady coastal winds and sun-warmed days shape crisp, cool-climate wines. The winery emphasizes clean winemaking grounded in organic and biodynamic farming, and its wines are made vegan-friendly and gluten-free, reflecting a broader commitment to protecting the surrounding ecosystem.

Visitors can choose from a range of experiences, from quick casual tastings at the bar to guided premium flights, cellar and vineyard tours, and private hosted tastings. Guided tastings are reserved for guests nineteen and over, though families are welcome on the property with children under supervision. Beyond the tasting room, the estate rewards lingering: interpretive trails wind past the vines and gardens, and terrace spaces overlook the vineyard, making 40 Knots a popular venue for weddings, corporate events, reunions and workshops. The tasting room opens at noon, Tuesday through Sunday. For travellers exploring Vancouver Island wine country, the winery is an easy stop near Comox and Courtenay, and it pairs naturally with a day of beaches, farm stands and small-town browsing in the Comox Valley. It is a distinctly maritime counterpoint to the Okanagan, where the ocean rather than desert heat defines the growing season, and the wines reflect that fresher, brighter island style. Whether you drop in for a quick flight or book a full vineyard tour, 40 Knots offers a clear picture of what coastal British Columbia winegrowing looks like when it is done with patience and an environmental conscience.