Sandhill Wines

Sandhill Wines has been a fixture of British Columbia winemaking since 1997, building its reputation on a single-vineyard philosophy that was pioneering for its time: every bottle is made from grapes grown in one of six select vineyards across the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys, allowing each site's character to come through clearly in the glass. That focus on vineyard expression made Sandhill an early champion of the idea that BC's diverse benches, slopes and desert flats each have something distinct to say, and the winery's BC VQA wines remain a reliable introduction to the range of the province's terroir. Today the brand welcomes visitors at its urban winery at 1125 Richter Street in downtown Kelowna, an easy walk from the city's cultural district and waterfront. The urban setting makes Sandhill one of the most accessible tasting experiences in the Okanagan Valley: no winding vineyard drive required, just a welcoming space in the heart of the city offering guided tastings, curated food pairings and a calendar of special events that includes live music and a daily happy hour. Tasting room hours run seven days a week, from midday into the evening, with extended hours on weekends, which makes it a flexible stop whether visitors are starting a day of wine touring or capping off an evening downtown. The format suits travellers without a car, groups mixing wine with Kelowna's restaurant and brewery scene, and anyone curious to compare single-vineyard bottlings side by side with knowledgeable staff on hand to explain what makes each site different. As one of the longer-established names in BC VQA wine, Sandhill offers a polished, urban counterpoint to the valley's rural estates, pairing nearly three decades of winemaking history with the energy of downtown Kelowna.