south east kelowna · Kelowna
Local tip
Skipped by tourist circuits. Riesling is exceptional.
Visit time
60 min
Per person
~$25
Effort
low
Energy
medium
The vibe
Hours
Date plans featuring Tantalus Vineyards
What people say · via Google
Franz Gustav
6 months ago
We were guided by a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable lady through an excellent wine tasting experience. The setting was beautiful, and the wines were of very high quality. She even let us try two additional wines that were not on the tasting list. Overall, it was an excellent experience. We purchased a case of wine. We will definitely come again.
Doug Drew
6 months ago
nomad_paul
6 months ago
Manoel
7 months ago
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A loop through the valley that earns every stop.
$73·5.7 hr·5 stops
Situated high above Lake Okanagon, the winery has stunning views of the vineyards, the lake and surrounding hill. The tasting area has wonderful views, as does the balcony. We had a reserve tasting, guided by Tatiana, was was wonderful. I made a great guess based on her name and accent that she was from Russia, and indeed her birthplace was in Siberia. She was delightful, and her accent was reminiscent of Tatiana Maslamy's Russian orphan in Orphan Black. I digress, we tasted two Rieslings - one a second press which was light and offset, and then the first press from the same harvest the old vines Riesling 2022which was wonderful - fresh, high acidity. We bought 2 bottles of the latter and one of the former. We also tasted a Pinot noir and a Cabernet franc (from grapes in South Okanagan) both of which were nice and easy drinking. Special kudos to the staff - we arrived late for our tasting, and they stayed open for a half hour beyond closing time to accommodate us and a few other late arrivals.
Nice view of the vineyard and the lake! We like the quiet ambience. Your choice to seat in the patio or the a/c room.
I have to say, this might have been our best experience in Okanagan. My wife and I visited the winery in June 2025. We weren't familiar with the brand so everything was new. We sat outside, facing the vineyards. On each table, they have a map showing which grapes grow in wich plot/area, it helps understanding a bit better the location. Our sommelier was phenomenal, his knowledge was above all others we talked to. I even had a silky question about the cork and he knew the answer! My greatest surprise was the riesling they served us as I'm usually not a big fan. 10/10 recommend!