| At Summerhill, tradition meets the mystical to create | | | | which has won awards internationally against sparkling |
| a winery experience that is somewhat out of the | | | | wines from Champagne. The winery tour includes an |
| ordinary. Visitors may try some of Summerhill's many | | | | explanation of the sparkling wine vinification process. |
| wines in the wine shop before heading out on one of | | | | There are several lines of Summerhill wines, including |
| the many tours that are conducted throughout the | | | | Pyramid wines, Star Galaxy, Summerhill Organic, |
| day. The winery also features Sunset Bistro, a | | | | Enchanted Vines (featuring folklore artwork and |
| restaurant at the winery's front with an ample patio | | | | organic grapes) and Summerhill Estate. |
| and view of Okanagan Lake. Before entering the | | | | Summerhill currently produces an array of wines too |
| winery, visitors can also take in the World Peace Park | | | | wide to list in its entirety. We have included a |
| with a waterfall, lovely vista, and koi pond to boot. | | | | selection of some of its best-sellers: |
| Immediately upon entering Summerhill's grounds, | | | | Cipes Brut N/V |
| visitors will notice a white concrete pyramid. This is | | | | Pyramid Ehrenfelser (quite popular according to |
| the jewel in the winery's crown and the place where | | | | tasting staff) |
| many of Summerhill's wines are aged. It is thought | | | | Pyramid Gewürztraminer |
| that the aging of good wines in the 'sacred | | | | Pyramid Cabernet Franc |
| geometry' of the pyramid has a positive, | | | | Organic Pinot Blanc |
| flavour-enhancing affect on them (tastings conducted | | | | Organic Gewürztraminer |
| in the pyramid revealed that 9 of 10 tasters | | | | Late Harvest Riesling |
| preferred pyramid-aged wines). | | | | Riesling Icewine |
| During the tour of the cellar, which somewhat | | | | Notes on Tastings: |
| resembled a séance, we were informed that | | | | Summerhill has a well-equipped tasting room with a |
| the pyramid could also strengthen one's life-force. At | | | | long tasting bar. Some staff members are fluent in |
| the very least, the carefully constructed building | | | | Cantonese or Mandarin. The winery is often very |
| keeps the wines at a cool temperature | | | | busy in the summer, sometimes with several tour |
| (11º-15º C) and provides welcome relief | | | | busses passing through at a time. Up to four wines |
| from the hot Okanagan sun outside. | | | | can be tasted free of charge. |
| Wines: | | | | Last Word: |
| Summerhill derives its grapes from 45 acres of | | | | Did we feel the Pyramid's energy?- Perhaps. We |
| organic vineyard as well as from growers up and | | | | recommend that you visit this winery and see for |
| down the valley. The winery gained early attention | | | | yourself. |
| for its sparkling wines, particularly the Cipes Brut, | | | | |