YOUR MAP TO A MEMORABLE TIME IN Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country

PLATINUM BENCH ESTATE WINERY & ARTISAN BREAD CO.

After spending their honeymoon in Bordeaux, France, tasting boatloads of bread and wine, Winnipeg residents Murray Jones and Fiona Duncan decided to move to Osoyoos and start a business surrounding what they joke are the three basic food groups: bread, cheese and wine. (Hear! Hear!) After being eagerly greeted by Wally, a Portuguese water dog, you can enjoy the artful pairings of freshly baked bread alongside superb small-batch wines—gorgonzola fig loaf served with Cabernet Sauvignon for the win—at the winery or take them to go. platinumbench.com

OLIVER TWIST ESTATE WINERY

It takes a certain chutzpah to buy a winery at 32 years old—and daring determination to run it as a single mom—but that’s just the kind of badass Gina Harfman is. She used to airbrush flames and murals onto hotrods and motorcycles, so it’s no surprise one of her wine series’ labels features classic cars and pinup girls and boasts such personality-packed names as Rockabilly Red and Boogie Woogie White. Check out the charming 1930 Chevy pickup filled with flowers when you visit Harfman’s all-female-staffed winery, but don’t leave without savouring a charcuterie platter and a glass of wine while overlooking stunning vineyard views. olivertwistwinery.com

NK’MIP CELLARS

The first Aboriginal-owned and -operated winery in North America, Nk’mip (pronounced “in-ka-meep”) contributes to the local success of the Osoyoos Indian Band while honouring and sharing their heritage. Whether you’re there to dine at Nk’mip’s farm-totable restaurant (enjoy dishes made using traditional Indigenous techniques), to stay at the stunning Spirit Ridge resort or simply to taste the award-winning wines, you’ll go home with a greater reverence for the history and customs of the Osoyoos Indian Band— and some stellar wine. nkmipcellars.com

TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS

Tinhorn Creek is much more than a winery; it’s an experience. In addition to making incredible wine, founders Kenn and Sandra Oldfield and Bob and Barb Shaunessy are committed to having fun and enjoying life. That’s why their winery offers not only outstanding wines but also lots to do. Tinhorn Creek is the starting point of the Golden Mile Trail, which takes you past a 100-year-old historic stamp mill (a haven for hikers), as well as Miradoro Restaurant, an elegant spot with unforgettable views (a total find for foodies), and, best of all, a natural amphitheatre overlooking the landscape that hosts a summer concert series of Canadian bands (a must for music lovers). tinhorn.com