1500 Freeman Rd, Cobble Hill

divino.ca (250) 743-2311

Open daily 1:30 - 6pm, closed Aug 1, 2, 14, 15, 16

A true taste of the Cowichan Valley with old world appeal and influence. Much of the 40-acre property at Busnardo Vineyard is vinifera varietals that have been traditional to Divino Estate Winery for more than 40 years. The Cobble Hill vineyard site was established in 1996, but was built from years of experience in the Okanagan Valley. Divino has always maintained the philosophy of being a true 100% estate winery and only uses grapes that grow in its vineyard for winery operation. Reservations for large groups are appreciated.

2915 Cameron Taggart Rd #1, Mill Bay

unsworthvineyards.com (250) 929-2292

Open daily 11am - 5pm

The perfect collaboration of hand and land. Committed to making wines reflecting the soil and growing conditions of the Valley, winemaker Dan Wright and his team farm 12 acres of grape varieties, the oldest being Marechal Foch planted in 2007—the grape behind the award-winning Ovation. Once grape flavours have reached their peak and the tannins are softest, taste and instinct reinforced by science and method takes over. The result is handcrafted, small batch wines of distinction.

5039 Marshall Rd, Duncan

zanatta.ca (250) 748-2338

Wed - Sun, 11am - 5pm

Proud to be Vancouver Island's first estate winery. Committed to tradition, our roots run deep. We’ve lived and worked on our land for over half a century and are gratified to watch our family legacy flourish. Zanatta is an estate farm winery with 25 acres of land dedicated to growing grapes. We use 100% of our own fruit in the making of our unique wines creating wines that embody the true flavours of the Cowichan Valley. Artisanal and accessible, we fuse traditional practices with innovative methods to produce wine made to be enjoyed often.

3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill

damail.ca (250) 743-4100

Fri & Sat, 12pm - 4pm

Indulge the senses, savour the lifestyle. Acres of colourful and fragrant lavender create the fairytale setting known as Damali. The vineyard was originally planted with castel grapes, a North American French hybrid suited to Cowichan’s coastal climate and terrain, and now includes other varietals for blending Maillette, Damali’s estate-grown red wine. Rhubarb, blackberries, black currants and raspberries contribute to Damali’s signature wines made from fruit and lavender blends.

2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan

bluegrouse.ca (250) 743-3834

Open daily 11am - 5pm

Family-owned, sustainably-farmed award-winning Blue Grouse Estate Winery welcomes you. We care deeply about family and friends, living a long and healthy life, simplicity, humility, honesty, and stewardship. It is important that we take what our terroir gives us rather than trying to force the terroir to give us what we want. Mother Nature calls the shots, and we bring her vision to the bottle. We believe all of this together will make your Blue Grouse experience a lasting one.

840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill

cherrypointestatewines.com (250) 743-1272

Open daily 10am - 5pm

On southeastern Vancouver Island in pastoral rolling green hills and majestic softwood rainforests sits one of the island’s largest vineyards. Award-winning wines are made following traditional European processes honouring the spiritual connection between the earth, rain and sun that nourish the vineyard. The whites are crisp and clean, brimming with varietal fruit. Reds, fruit forward and full bodied. Both have character and weight, reflecting the elegance of the estate.

4235 Vineyard Rd, Cobble Hill

venturischulze.com (250) 743-5630

Wed - Sun, 10am - 4pm

Beyond organic. Wines, like people, are shaped by their experiences. From earth to bottle, how a grape is grown, treated, processed and stored affects its taste. We set about farming in a natural and sustainable manner to preserve it for agriculture for future generations with 10 acres left as a kaleidoscope of forest, creek, pond and wildflowers. Our commitment was to produce pure and natural wines uniquely expressive of our land and growing conditions, and of our personalities. To keep our patio safe and enjoyable for all we keep party size to six.

3280 Telegraph Rd, Mill Bay

enricowinery.com (250) 733-2356

Wed - Sun, 12pm - 6pm

Where good friends and great wines meet! You'll find this picturesque 50-acre estate winery nestled within an amazing micro-climate that allows us to grow eight different varietals ranging from fruity whites to full-bodied reds unique to Vancouver Island. Enrico wines are winning medals across Canada and the U.S. including the first prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in B.C. Wines awarded on Vancouver Island. Enrico is just as famous for its warm and friendly hospitality, casual patio atmosphere and exceptional staff.

1751 Stamps Road, Duncan

alderlea.ca. (250) 746-7122

Open daily

Commitment to sustainability has long been built into Alderlea Vineyards from its founding days, and continues under the ownership of Zack Brown and Julie Powell. Their personal commitment is to further enhance and develop sustainability programs in farming, water management and winemaking to become a wine industry leader in Canada - in both sustainable wine making and in creating the highest quality wines in Canada. This is the first year for Alderlea to be part of the wine festival and a can’t-miss winery on the passport tour.

6645 Somenos Rd, Duncan

deolvineyard.ca (250) 746-3967

Wed - Sun, 11am - 5pm

Deol Family Estate Winery is a family owned and operated vineyard, situated in the heart of Cowichan Valley. The Deol family has has been growing vines over 20 acres of land since 1984, and their experience and passion for grapes has been growing right alongside their vines! Drop in for a tasting and the biggest smiles you’ll find in Cowichan.

6798 Norcross Rd, Duncan

emandarevineyard.com (250) 597-4075

Thur - Sun, 11 am - 4pm

Emandare Vineyard sits on a unique south sloping hillside in the rain shadow of Mount Prevost overlooking Somenos Lake. These elements combined with passion for stewarding this piece of land alongside nature gives Emandare the ability to naturally craft terroir-driven wines with old world, low intervention techniques. At the heart of Emandare Vineyard is a genuine love for people. Farming and crafting wines is simply Emandare’s way of saying wine is grown, not made.

1854 Myhrest Road, Cowichan Bay

rockycreekwinery.ca (250) 748-5622

Wed - Sun, 11am - 4pm

At Rocky Creek Winery, the Holford family is all about creating their own wines and sharing their passion. With 110 medals and awards under their belt, you are sure to find a wine or two (or three, or four) that pleases the palate and helps create a wine tasting experience you will remember for years. Rocky Creek Winery takes pride in its sustainable farming and wine-making operations, and completes as many wine-making tasks as possible by hand.