Wine tasting and touring is a fun and educational activity that brings visitors to the Kamloops area every autumn. Here are five great local wineries that are must-see stops on any wine tasting tour through Kamloops.
 
Monte Creek Ranch
 
Regularly rated as one of the top wineries in the Kamloops area, Monte Creed Ranch has a public tasting room that is open daily and an informative and helpful staff to help answer any questions. Throughout the fall season, Monte Creek features a wide number of events that include live music, exclusive dinners with top chefs, and even yoga in the sun.
 
Privato Vineyard and Winery
 
Another top-rated BC winery, Privato Vineyard and Winery is nestled within the lush greenery of the Thompson River Valley. This picturesque natural setting seems to make the exquisite flavours of their local wines come to life in a new way. While Privato offers private tours and tastings, they do have a fine tasting room that is open often but does vary depending on the season. Always verify tasting room hours prior to scheduling any trips.
 
Sagewood Winery
 
Known as Kamloops’ first estate winery, Sagewood Winery boasts a strong selection of wines that have been attracting a lot of buzz. They are often a stop on wine tasting tours organized by various companies, but their tasting room is open daily for you to schedule your own wine tasting tour throughout the fall season. 
 
Harper's Trail
 
This local gem is known by wine connoisseurs across the country. The Harper's Trail wine tasting room is open daily and features a large selection of wines and knowledgeable staff to help educate and answer questions.
 
If you are planning to visit the Kamloops area for a wine tasting this fall, the Kamloops Ramada provides a comfortable and convenient home base.