Summerland's wineries sit on the hillsides above Okanagan Lake, many along the Bottleneck Drive wine route, with views of the lake and orchards. Well-known names include Dirty Laundry Vineyard, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, Lightning Rock Winery, 8th Generation Vineyard and Okanagan Crush Pad, and Summerland Heritage Cider and Detonate Brewing add craft options in town.
Summerland's wineries are close together, which makes it easy to visit several in an afternoon. Plan a designated driver or book a guided or shuttle tour in advance — several operators run tours through Summerland and the wider South Okanagan, so confirm details directly with them. Most tasting rooms are open daily from spring through fall, with reduced hours in winter, so check each winery before you go, and book ahead for restaurant tables and larger groups.
Wineries host harvest dinners, patio concerts and special tastings through the season, and the whole Okanagan runs seasonal wine festivals in spring and fall. See Summerland events, the valley-wide Okanagan wine guide, and Penticton wine events next door.
For more to do in town, read things to do in Summerland.