I make a point of visiting Forbidden fruit each time I head up to Osoyoos. The last time we went up last month, their family was out in the yard and they all waved to us driving in. I love the smaller family-owned vibe. The owner is so friendly, and the wines are so tasty. His sons Dead End label is great as well. My favorite is the Dead End Happy Endings Rose cab franc, and both the saint and sinner ciders! Luckily they sell their wines are the North Vancouver shipyards night market during the summer, so you...
   Read moreHidden gem, well worth the effort to find this idyllic location on the bank of the Similkameen River.
Co-proprietor Steve Venables has a friendly, easy-going demeanour. Known for their fruit wines, Forbidden Fruit Winery also has impressive red wines (haven't tried the whites yet).
I have been here several times over the years with my children (who enjoy the dog and occasional visits by deer and woodpeckers, most recently in September, 2018. We...
   Read moreBeen trying to stop at this winery for a while and finally it happened!
Tried a few wined and walked out with 4 bottles. Had these at home and it's by far the best wine we had from the Okanagan valley!
Since then they came to Vancouver for wine tasting and I picked up a case and a half... Told coworkers and my parents and we are all now hooked on these wines!
Must try! Every single...
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