The Similkameen Valley runs from the desert like region of Osoyoos along Highway 3 to the historic town of Princeton, some 100 km (60 mi.) away, while the Okanagan Valley stretches some 250 km (155 mi.) starting at Osoyoos and making its way north to Enderby. The Similkameen is historically known for its Gold Mines, Western Heritage and ranching. The city of Keremos is known as the Fruit Stand Capital of Canada
The Similkameen
Crowsnest Vineyard Ltd.
RR#1 Site 18 Comp 18
Crawston, BC
Vox 1C0
Phone: (250) 499-5129
The winery is nestled in the valley on the Upper Beach near Crawston. Named after Highway #3 which is also known as the Crowsnest Highway. The winery is a family run business under the guidance of Olaf, Sabine, Ann and Sascha Heinecke; who purchased the winery in October 1998. Facilities include dining lounge, patio and newly designed wine and gift shop.
Winemaker: Ann Heinecke
Locate near Keremeos the winery has operated since 1978 under the direction of Winemaker Joe Ritlop. The slopes of the River are the homes of St Lazlo's vineyards. The wines are organically produced from the vine to the bottle. The wines have a full body style. Grape varities include Tokay, Perle of Csba, De Chaunac and Verdelet Icewines are produced too. The winery also produces some sensational tasting fruit wines.
Philosophy:
I will create my own wine in my own fashion. I cannot do anything else. We can make as good or better white wines here than any European Country.
New Winery
Pêntage Wines
Owner Paul Gardner is currently constucting his new winery near Penticton. However a small number of bottles of Pêntage Sauvignon Blanc 2000 and Syrah 2000 have been released
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