Seven Stones Winery

Seven Stones Winery is nestled on a sun-drenched bench overlooking the dramatic beauty of the Similkameen Valley near Cawston, where towering mountain walls, organic farms and a handful of determined winemakers have built one of British Columbia's most distinctive wine regions. The winery was founded by George Hanson, a winemaker whose deep respect for the land and commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking shaped its reputation for bold, structured red wines. The portfolio leans into the Similkameen's intense sunshine and rocky soils with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, complemented by Chardonnay and a small selection of whites, and crowned by The Legend, the winery's award-winning premium blend. What sets a visit to Seven Stones apart from almost any other BC winery is what lies beneath the vineyard: mysterious man-made caves dug into the earth, where the wines age in French and American oak in naturally cool, stable conditions. Cave tours invite visitors underground to see the barrel cellar firsthand, an experience rare in Canadian wine country, and the subterranean space even serves as an event venue for up to sixty guests. Above ground, the tasting room is open Thursday through Monday with sit-down tastings, a patio offering panoramic vineyard and mountain views, and wine and charcuterie service for those who want to linger over a glass. A three-tier wine club keeps favourites flowing for members. Cawston and neighbouring Keremeos anchor the Similkameen wine route, an easy detour from the South Okanagan that rewards travellers with quieter roads, organic fruit stands and wineries where the people pouring often made the wine. Seven Stones ranks among the valley's essential stops, pairing serious red wine credentials with one of the most memorable cellar experiences in British Columbia.