If there's one thing that can make your summer evenings even more relaxing, it would have to be a refreshing glass of cider. Local ciders have grown in popularity over the years and now with so many exciting flavors to choose from, there's a cider for everyone.
The Okanagan Valley is known for its high quality, unique ciders made from locally grown ingredients. Whether you opt for a cider tasting tour or choose to indulge at home, you will not be disappointed.
Penticton welcomes all cider lovers to come and try some of their best offerings. Check out the best cideries in town below, as voted by you and brought to you by Visit Penticton.
In third place is Millionaire's Row Cider Co. a family-run cidery located on an orchard that's over 100 years old.
Every bottle of their hand-crafted cider reflects the orchard's history and depicts part of the journey that led to where the cidery is today.
Come along to their tasting room and try out their beverages made from apples grown on site. Or even purchase one of their delectable ciders to enjoy at home with friends.
Experience the unique flavors exclusive to the tasting room including the Full Steam Ahead, a vegan and gluten-free spiced apple cider. You can also enjoy the outdoors in their picnic area which overlooks Conkle Mountain and Giants Head Mountain.
Take a look at their range of ciders here or visit their cidery at 14113 Dale Meadows Rd.
The ciders at The Naramata Cider Co. are more than just an alcoholic beverage, they are a tribute to Naramata and resemble the hard work and dedication involved in harvesting orchard fruit.
Their brand ethos is orientated around the diligent work of the village and the sense of community they share. This in combination with the authentic, vintage vibe of the cidery, makes The Naramata Cider Company the place to check out and explore.
All their ciders are made from 100% local fruit and they offer a varied selection which you can look at here.
You can even become a club member and buy exclusively listed ciders and get 10% off select items.
You can visit The Naramata Cider Company at 2730 Aikins Loop.
Our first place winner is La Petite Abeille Cider. A french influenced cidery which alludes to the elegance cider has to offer.
They showcase a variety of ciders made from high-quality, hand-picked fruit from their Blue Bee Orchard. Each individual drink encompasses the natural fruit flavor combined with the right amount of bubbles, making their drinks the perfect option for everyone to enjoy.
They take pride in their brand “La Petite Abeille,” which translates to The Little Bee, emphasizing the importance of bees for orchard health.
Their Blue Bee Orchard, home to the La Petite Abeille Cidery and Plot Twist Farms, offers a unique experience in the Okanagan. Including picturesque landscapes, tours of the farm and home-grown natural produce.
You can take a look at the cider range on their online store here.
Go check out their selection of cider or attend a cider tasting tour at 1085 Fleet Rd.
To see the list of runner ups, click the link here.
