Located on the upper bench of West Kelowna, Kalala Organic Estate Winery is an award-winning producer of organic wines. Since 2006, this small and humble winery has been producing wine from spectacular grapes that are hand-picked from their certified organic vineyards throughout the Okanagan Valley.

Crafting Organic Okanagan Wine

Kalala Organic Estate Winery has embraced the organic method since the very beginning, but it wasn’t until September 2010 that their vineyards were certified organic. With decades of experience in viticulture and winemaking, owner Karnail Singh Sidhu and his team feel passionate about the organic movement.

“I believe that organic is the best way to make wine and that what we are doing today affects our children’s futures tomorrow. We should do better for them, not worse; we should leave land in a better condition and long-term, it’s good for everybody and good for the generation that comes after. That’s why we are organic; It’s important.” Karnail Singh Sidhu, Owner & Viticulturist

The Wines of Kalala

“Our big secret is the grapes. When good grapes come in, it’s not that hard to make good wine out of them. And we have good grapes.” Tibor (Tibby) Erdelyi, Winemaker

Chardonnay Ice Wine

The Chardonnay Ice Wine is one of Kalala Organic Estate Winery’s best loved varietals and the 2013 vintage even took home a gold medal and the highest number of points in the 2013 Chardonnay Du Monde international competition in France.

Zweigelt

Not to be confused with its icewine cousin, the 2012 Zweigelt is a signature sip from Kalala. With a deep purple body, the wine boasts aromas of sweet cassis and vanilla, along with flavours of oak mixed with cassis and leathery tannins.

Aspire

The Aspire wine is a complex red blend, featuring Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah with rich, fruity aromas of blueberry, cherry, and a hint of cloves. The Merlot grapes were grown in Kalala’s Oliver vineyard and the Cab. Sav. and Syrah were grown in Kalala’s Palson Vineyard in Osoyoos.

Pinot Gris

This organic wine is a classic example of Pinot Gris, with flavours of citrus, apple, and pear, along with a crisp finish. The grapes for this varietal are grown in Kalala’s Westbank Vineyard, ensuring lots of morning sun exposure and cool summer evenings.

“We do lots of research and development in the vineyard to improve organic production. Most people probably don’t know that we have lots of qualified, experienced people here. In terms of years, we are just a baby. But in terms of knowledge, we have decades of experience.” Karnail Singh Sidhu, Owner & Viticulturist

With less than a dozen staff, each team member at Kalala Organic Estate Winery wears many hats; The winemaker and shop manager are one in the same, and it isn’t unusual to enjoy a tasting with the owner or winemaker himself. The intimate knowledge of the grapes, wines, and organic techniques offers guests an intimate experience that other wineries charge hundreds for.

“Everyone here is part of our family. Because we are small, we take ownership in the winery and that they are invested in the organization. It’s important that our team feels that pride in what they do.” Karnail Singh Sidhu, Owner & Viticulturist