Bonamici Cellars

Bonamici Cellars takes its name from the Italian for good friends, and that idea sits at the heart of everything the winery does. Its philosophy centres on celebrating life's moments with family and friends over great wine and delicious food, an approach the owners describe as rooted in wonderful Italian tradition. The winery crafts handcrafted, Italian-inspired wines across a range that includes whites, roses, reds and library wines, and its bottles have collected awards along the way. While Bonamici has been associated with the Summerland area, its tasting room now welcomes guests on Rolling Hills Road in Okanagan Falls, in the heart of the South Okanagan's benchland wine country between Penticton and Oliver. The location puts it within easy reach of one of BC's most rewarding wine touring corridors, where cooler hillside sites produce wines with freshness and structure.

Visitors can book tasting experiences at the winery, where the focus is on conviviality rather than formality, true to the brand's name. Guests taste through the current releases, often with the kind of warm, personal hospitality that smaller family operations do best, and the winery hosts events and special experiences throughout the season. Wine lovers who want to keep the friendship going can join the Discovery Wine Club, which delivers quarterly releases along with member benefits, or sign up for the newsletter to hear about new vintages and winery happenings. For travellers planning a South Okanagan route, Bonamici makes a fitting stop alongside the established estates of Okanagan Falls, offering Italian-accented wines and a reminder that wine is ultimately about the table and the people around it. Checking the website for current hours and booking a tasting ahead of time is recommended, especially during the peak summer and fall touring months.