Lunessence Winery & Vineyard

Lunessence Winery & Vineyard is a boutique organic estate at 5716 Gartrell Road in Summerland, on the western shore of Okanagan Lake about 35 minutes south of Kelowna. The vineyard has been farmed organically since the winery launched in 2014 and achieved organic certification in 2020, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farming, a minimal carbon footprint, and a healthy relationship with the land. What truly sets Lunessence apart, though, is its musical philosophy: music plays a vital role in the vineyards and cellar, where classical compositions are played to the vines and influence the aging of the wines. It is one of the Okanagan's most distinctive winemaking stories, and it gives a tasting here a character all its own.

The portfolio spans aromatic whites and structured reds, including a bright, aromatic Riesling Muscat and a bold Merlot Cabernet with dark fruit and spice, and the tasting room is staffed by knowledgeable hosts who can walk visitors through the organic program. An outdoor patio looks across the vines to Okanagan Lake, one of the more peaceful tasting settings in the Summerland area, and the winery offers wine and food pairings along with guided vineyard tours for those who want a closer look at how the estate is farmed. The tasting room operates seasonally, open on weekends in April and then daily from Easter weekend through the end of October, from 11 am to 6 pm. For travellers exploring Summerland's Bottleneck Drive wine trail, Lunessence offers a memorable combination of certified organic farming, lake-view tastings, and wines quite literally raised on music.