Maverick Estate Winery

Maverick Estate Winery sits on Highway 97 at 3974 Highway 97, halfway between Oliver and Osoyoos and a short ten-minute drive from either town, in the Golden Mile Slopes area of the South Okanagan. The winery is a believer in the slow wine movement, an approach built on sustainable grape growing, natural fermentation, and minimal intervention in the cellar, and its portfolio spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines under the banner of wines with a sense of place. The location puts visitors in one of Canada's premier wine landscapes, where the sun-baked benches between Oliver, often called the wine capital of Canada, and the desert country around Osoyoos produce some of the nation's ripest, most expressive grapes.

Hospitality is a strong suit here, with curated tastings offered in several settings: the tasting room, the patio, or the Villa Garden, each making the most of the vineyard surroundings. Beyond standard tastings, Maverick hosts Intimate Dinners for food lovers, runs Flight School wine education sessions for those who want to deepen their knowledge, and even offers at-home wine experiences. A wine club rounds out the offering with 10 percent discounts, complimentary tastings, exclusive access to new releases, flexible three or four shipments per year, and an annual Maverick At Home Experience event for members. Easy to reach on the main highway through the valley, Maverick makes a convenient and rewarding stop on any tour of the Oliver-Osoyoos wine country, particularly for travellers interested in sustainably farmed, naturally fermented wines served with genuine warmth in a garden setting.