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The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly unfolding with decisions about precautionary measures to help flatten the curve being announced daily. These are unprecedented and trying times, especially for the small business community; and B.C. wineries are no exception. Spring is a busy time in viticulture and with preview events being forced to cancel or postpone, bars, restaurants and even tasting rooms shutting down indefinitely, local wineries are finding creative ways to make sure that they are able to keep you well supplied!
From curbside handoffs to the added incentive of free toilet paper (for real!), we’ve complied an ever evolving list of B.C. wineries that are adjusting to the current climate and ensuring that you can enjoy a glass of VQA from the comfort of your own home. Alone, of course, because, you know…
*While we are doing our best to keep this list up to date, the situation is evolving rapidly, and wineries are continually adapting. What is allowed and works today may not be suitable tomorrow.
8th Generation Vineyard is open daily 11am-3pm for bottle sales only.
Alderlea is offering pick up and delivery options of their small batch wines. Call to reserve the 2019 vintages available April 29th!
Arrowleaf Cellars is open for bottle sales only. Get free local delivery in Lake Country, Vernon, Kelowna and West Kelowna with orders over $100 and $5 fee otherwise. Reduced shipping options are available for all orders in British Columbia.
Averill Creek Vineyard is extending free shipping over 6 bottles anywhere in BC.
Backyard Vineyards is offering a drive-thru curbside pickup! And free shipping on 6 or more bottles with code MARCHMADNESS.
Bartier Bros is offering free shipping on orders in multiples of 3 until the end of April as well as pick up by appointment only.
Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery is offering free delivery on Vancouver Island between Campbell River and Victoria and 50% off shipping to the rest of BC and select provinces, with a 1 case minimum order.
Black Hills Estate Winery is offering free shipping on any telephone or online orders of 6 bottles or more.
Blackwood Lane is still open and has stepped up its cleaning procedures and is also offering free shipping over $50 on orders placed online.
https://www.blackwoodlane.ca/shop/
Blue Grouse Estate Winery has closed their property to the public. Their online store remains open and they’re offering free shipping with purchases of 6 bottles or more. Cases of the Q Quill White are 25% off.
Blue Mountain Winery has delayed the opening of their tasting room. Shop online and get free shipping with code 2020THANKYOU at checkout.
Bordertown Estate Winery is offering free shipping (no code required) on all purchases of 6 bottles or more.
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery‘s tasting room is open for bottle sales only. The Sonora Room is serving lunch and dinner to go only from 12pm to 6pm, Thursday to Sunday. Place your order in advance (menu here) and it will be ready for pickup in about 20 minutes.
CC Jentsch Cellars is open for bottle sales only, and the store is limiting entry to one customer at a time. Free shipping with the purchase of 12 bottles.
Cedar Creek Estate Winery has suspended service at Home Block Restaurant and is currently looking into takeout options. They are also offering free shipping on every online order (no code required). Alternatively, you can pick up at the winery and have your order loaded into your car by their staff.
Chaberton Winery is still open and practicing social distancing by limiting the number of people in the wine shop and spacing out tables in the Bacchus Bistro.
Checkmate Artisanal Winery has shut down its tasting room, but is also offering free shipping on any order throughout Canada.
Clos Du Soleil is offering free shipping (no coupon code required) across Canada and a 10% discount on orders of 6 bottles or more. They are also offering drive-through pick up service with 24 hours notice.
Corcelettes Estate Winery is offering free shipping across on purchases of 12 bottles or more with code HOME2020
Covert Farms Family Estate is currently closed to the public, but is offering free shipping on purchases of 6 bottles or more with the code APRIL30FREESHIP.
Dirty Laundry Vineyard is still open with added sanitary precautions and is offering free shipping on cases until April 1st.
Elephant Island Winery is extending its 30% family/staff discount to everyone. Get free delivery in the South Okanagan with the purchase of 6 or more bottles, or order online and pick up at the winery.
Enrico Winery has shut down its tasting room for the next two weeks, but is offering free local delivery over $100.
https://www.enricowinery.com/thewines
Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is open for bottle sales only. Get free shipping with online orders of 6 bottles or more.
Fort Berens Estate Winery is open for wine sales only with enhanced cleaning measures in effect.
Foxtrot Vineyards is donating 10% of all sales to provide relief to B.C. hospitality workers. Get free shipping within mainland B.C. and Vancouver Island with your purchase of 6 bottles or more.
Grey Monk Estate Winery has closed its tasting room and restaurant, but the team is facilitating drive-through sales. They’re also offering free shipping on every online purchase. See the wine selection here.
Call (250-766-3168 Ext.1) or email (wineclub@graymonk.com) to place your order.
The Hatch Wines is giving away free toilet paper! For real! Also, free shipping, on 6 bottles or more with the promo code STRANGETIMES and free delivery for locals. For ordering a case they’ve promised something extra…
Hester Creek Estate Winery is offering free shipping across Canada with the purchase of 6 or more bottles. Check out their special friends and family pricing ($15.99) on their 2019 Pinot Gris Viognier and 2018 Select Barrels Merlot. Finally, if you’re local to the winery, Terrafina Restaurant has started a takeout service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with bottles of wine available to add on at shop prices and the option of free local delivery from Oliver to Osoyoos.
Hillside Winery is delaying the opening of their tasting room and bistro. Meanwhile, they’re offering free shipping on all orders of 6 bottles or more. Local pickup is also available.
Indigenous World Winery is open for bottle sales only. They’re also offering free shipping on purchases of 3 bottles or more with the code FREESHIP.
Joie Farms is offering complimentary shipping on all orders. Check out their Spring JoieBox, a selection inspired by the longer days, warming weather, chirping birds and blossoming trees.
Kismet Wines is offering free shipping on purchases of 6 bottles or more. They’re also offering 10% off bottles of Pinot Grigio and Lotus Rosé.
Kitsch Wines is offering free shipping Canada-wide with the purchase of 4 or more bottles.
Lake Breeze Vineyards is offering free shipping on cases of 12 bottles or more. Use code SPRING2020 at checkout.
Lang Vineyards is offering free delivery to locals (Naramata and Penticton), and free shipping over 6 bottles.
Lariana Cellars has delayed the opening of their tasting room. Meanwhile, they’re offering free shipping on orders of 4 bottles or more.
Little Farm Winery is offering free shipping on cases.
Mayhem Wines is offering free shipping on purchases of over 6 bottles with code SHIPTOSIP, and free local delivery for those under quarantine in Penticton, Oliver and Osoyoos with code RINGANDRUN (minimum 6 bottles). They’re also offering drive-by pickups at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls.
Meyer Family Vineyards is open by appointment only and offering free shipping across Canada for 12 bottles or more with the promo code SHIPANDSIP.
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Millstone Winery is open for bottle sales only. They’re offering free local delivery with an order of $50 or more.
Moon Curser Vineyards is offering free shipping on every purchase of 6 bottles or more. Pick-up orders for local customers can be arranged in advance.
Mt Lehman Winery is still open, but limiting the number of patrons and is offering free local delivery (Chilliwack, Mission and Langley) of 6 bottles or more, and well as curbside pick up.
Noble Ridge Winery is closed to the public at this time, but is offering free shipping on online orders with code FREE SHIPPING.
Okanagan Crush Pad is offering a drive through service in the Okanagan and a free bottle (1 per order) of hand sanitizer made with their own distilled alcohol. Get a $20 delivery credit on online orders with the code STAY SAFE – this means free shipping for B.C. and a substantial discount for the rest of Canada.
Pacific Breeze Winery is still open, offering free curbside pick up and free deliveries over $200 anywhere in BC.
Painted Rock Estate Winery is offering free shipping on 6 bottles for member and on 12 bottles for non-members with coupon code FREESHIP20. Get 50% off shipping across Canada with code SHARING50.
Poplar Grove Winery has suspended service at their restaurant but is currently working on takeout options and a local delivery plan for both food and wine. The tasting room is open for bottle sales only.
Quails’ Gate Winery has temporarily closed the Old Vines restaurant, but is offering 3-course family meals to pick up. The tasting room is open for bottle sales only, or order online.
Red Rooster Winery has closed their tasting room, but drive-through pickups are available and they’re offering free shipping with the purchase of 6 bottles or more for those who don’t live in the neighbourhood.
Ricco Bambino is offering free shipping across Canada with purchase of a case. They’re also doing free local delivery in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton with the purchase of 6 bottles or more.
Road 13 Vineyards has complimentary shipping across Canada on all orders while their tasting room is closed.
Roche Wines is still open and offering tastings to small groups with increased sanitary protocols and is offering free deliveries to locals, free shipping over 6 bottles in BC as well as a curbside pick up service.
Rust Wine Co is ceasing all onsite operations for foreseeable future. Online sales will remain active with free shipping on all orders. In addition, they’re donating $5 a bottle for every magnum of their delicious 2019 Gamay Noir—or $30 for a six-pack—to the BCHF, up to $5,000.
Sandhill Wines has closed their tasting room, but they’re offering free shipping on all online orders with the code FREESHIP. If you’re a local resident, the team is facilitating drive through sales.
Seaside Pearl Winery is offering drive-thru purchases from Thursday to Sunday. Order online and get free shipping with the purchase of 6 or more bottles.
Singletree Winery is offering free shipping to BC residents. Order by phone on 604-381-1788 or info@singletreewinery.com. The Naramata winery is not yet open for teh season, but the Abbotsford winery is open Wed-Sun, 12-5:30pm for onsite bottle sales.
St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery is currently open for bottle sales only at the winery and online.
Stag’s Hollow has closed its tasting room for the foreseeable future, however pick up at the winery is available and you can also call to arrange shipments.
Stoneboat Vineyards is offering bottle pick up from the wine shop and free shipping on all orders over 12 bottles with the code WASHYOURHANDS.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery is currently open for bottle sales. Get free shipping on all wine purchases of 6 bottles or more. Check out their Hunker Down Wine Care Package for a selection of winery favourites at a discounted price. They’ve also launched hot meals to go, frozen entrees, and a mini grocery store to help you with your daily needs! Order online or call for pick up between 12-8pm. Delivery options coming soon—stay tuned!
Tantalus Vineyards has delayed their seasonal opening, but their spring release will be going ahead as planned (online only!) on April 1.
Terravista Vineyards is offering free shipping in all orders with the code freeshipopen. Check out their limited edition mixed pack of 6 bottles that includes a special bonus gift!
The View Winery is open daily from 11am-6:30pm for drive through wine and cider sales. They’re also offering free shipping on online orders to BC and Alberta, plus get 15% off a case (20% off for wine club members). Follow their social channels to find out about their live tastings with their winemaker Kirsty French.
Tinhorn Creek is offering free shipping anywhere in Canada over 6 bottles until April 5th as well as accommodating pick up orders for locals.
Township 7 Vineyards and Winery is offering free shipping across Canada with purchases of 4 or more bottles. In addition, they’ll donate $10 to the BC Hospitality Foundation for every purchase made until April 17, 2020. Use code SUPPORT10 at checkout.
Unsworth Vineyards has limited their restaurant to take out only Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 7pm. The tasting room is open for bottle sales only. The online store is open with purchase and shipping discounts available for club members.
Upper Bench Winery and Creamery is offering free shipping within B.C. on all online orders of wine and cheese with code “freeshipping2020”
Vanessa Vineyard is offering free shipping on purchases of 12 bottles or more. More importantly, they have committed to donating 100 meals towards the Meals on Wheels Program at the Lower Similkameen Community Services Society, which delivers food to seniors’ doors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In addition to that, for every 6 bottles purchased they will donate an additional 2 meals in support of their neighbours, with a goal of donating 200 meals in the next 90 days.
Venturi-Schulze Vineyards is offering free shipping and product discounts to their newsletter subscribers. They are currently closed to the public, but it is possible to pre-arrange pick-up for local orders.
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery is offering free shipping over 12 bottles with the code SIPHAPPY.
Waterside Winery is offering free shipping on online orders with the code FREESHIP.
Wild Goose Winery is open for sales and plans to fully reopen April 1st. In the meantime, they are offering curbside and free delivery on a case.
Winemaker’s CUT is offering free shipping on purchases of 4 or more bottles. See their website for new varietals!
Many private liquor stores, such as Coal Harbour Liquor Store, Legacy Liquor Store in Vancouver, and Cascadia Liquor Store in Victoria remain open at this time and offer delivery and pick up services.
Donnelly Group has also launched Quick Liquor, a delivery service with free same day delivery on orders over $25.
This list is ongoing. Please let us know what your favourite local winery is doing to help keep you well supplied! #shoplocal
Vitis is is an indispensable seasonal guide for vintners, sommeliers and weekend imbibers alike that is dedicated to British Columbia’s rapidly evolving wine culture.
Vitis is is an indispensable seasonal guide for vintners, sommeliers and weekend imbibers alike that is dedicated to British Columbia’s rapidly evolving wine culture.
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