Check it out! Tim Pawsey from Hired Belly ruminating on our bubbly wines: 'I’m always excited to see new ventures come to fruition. Such a great story at Lightning Rock Winery —and love those Blancs de Noir.' Continue »
What better way to celebrate being friends, since Grade 4, than a ‘Welcome to 50.5 Rou’, Okanagan wine tour. Continue »
Expert tips—plus, 12 tasty and affordable Canadian wines to wet your whistle Continue »
We are happy to share that our tasting room is now open for the season! We request that all visitors make a reservation via our Facebook page before arriving. Tasting room hours will be Friday - Monday, 11 am - 4 pm. We are following direction from Health Canada and WorkSafeBC, and monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely. Tastings will be conducted on our outdoor patio, with a maximum of 2-6 guests per party. Continue »
This weekend is the last chance to purchase one of our Spring Packs for just $115 including free shipping. We're thinking it would make a pretty sweet Mother's Day gift, no? Continue »
Tight and racy, with red currant, wild raspberry, spring rhubarb skipping across the palate, finishing with an herbal saltiness. Bone dry and vibrant with energy, it forms an excellent balance between acidity and fruit. Continue »
Thanks to Gismondi on Wine for giving our 2018 Elysia Vineyard Pinot Noir a fantastic 90 points! We are thrilled to be featured in the #BCWineMonth Top 10 Red Wines. Continue »
Thank you to John Schreiner for our feature article on the birth and growth of Lightning Rock Winery. "Purchased in 2016, Elysia Vineyard is a mature vineyard with 3 ½ acres of Pinot Noir, one acre of Viognier and half an acre of Syrah. The winery – for the time being a beautifully renovated log home – sits at the top of a steep eastern-facing slope with an exceptional view over Okanagan Lake." Continue »
Dubbed Lightning Rock, the duo’s new project consists of three Summerland vineyards purchased in partnership with Kubek’s father, with a capability of producing 2,500 cases annually. They’re farming all three organically; the Elysia vineyard was initially planted in 2006, the Canyon View vineyard in 2003, and the St. Katharina vineyard in 1968. Continue »