Very educative, interesting and great wine! A must try!
Dirk Yap
Ge-wel-dig. Samen met mijn beste vriend op rondreis door Canada. Wij wilden graag een wijnproeverij doen dus we kwamen vlak voor sluitingstijd aan bij de Hugging Tree Winery. We hoopten dat we nog geholpen konden worden. Het bleek een erg gezellig en mooi familiebedrijf. Ze wist ons van alles te vertellen over de wijnen en liet ons meerdere wijnen proeven. Ze legde ons totaal geen druk op om ook daadwerkelijk wijn bij hen te kopen. Dat waren we natuurlijk wel van plan. We hebben allebei slechts 1 fles wijn gekocht omdat we die in het vliegtuig terug naar Nederland moesten meenemen. De wijn onlangs opgedronken en enorm genoten. Verder nog een gezellig praatje gemaakt met de vrouw die ons hielp die het erg leuk vond om te zien dat twee Nederlandse studenten op rondreis waren. Ze gaf ons zelfs nog een potje zelfgemaakte jam mee die ook erg lekker was. Daarnaast hebben ze een hele mooie platencollectie waarmee ze een lekker achtergrondmuziekje verzorgen!
Val W.
Please note that the tasting room is located on Beck Rd.
Jake Norman
Great wine and lovely staff!
Jordan Bradley
After several moves and a lengthy career with the RCMP Walter and Cristine Makepeace settled in the stunning Similkameen valley. They purchased an organic apple and peach orchard near Cawston in 2005 and after 9 years of hard work transformed it into the family owned Hugging Tree Winery.
Son and winemaker Bradley (inspired by his time as a bartender in fine dining restaurants in Whistler) pursued his dream of wine making via Okanagan College Viticulture and Winemaking program to create the small lot craft wines many enjoy.
Roll forward to 2019, the family decided to sell the previous lot for 2 beautiful small lots which feature warmer micro-terroirs that could offer a broader portfolio. Bordelaise varietals, Viognier and Syrah are the focus.
Quaint country side atmosphere with an incredible valley and mountain backdrop and delicious wines really make this a Similkameen gem!
Great to speak with Bradley and see his passion for wine and giving guests an authentic experience! 😎🍷🥂🍇⛰
Brenda Ward
Had a wonderful time last Thursday at a wine tasting and retirement party at your winery. Sipping your wines on the patio afterward made for a fantastic day and celebration! We also want to say a special thanks to Bradley, the winemaker, who came to wish a happy retirement and very generously gifted us with some special wine! Thank you for a great time!Grant and Brenda et al
Sarah Grace
Delicious wine with a beautiful patio and a family owned and ran establishment.
Sandy A
Their name says it all "Hugging Tree", warmth and compassion, beauty in a glass. Such a nice and relaxing experience to sit on their deck and taste their wine. Thanks!
Chris Hackett
Outstanding family run winery. Excellent value whites and rich robust reds.
kim e
We stopped in on September 10 for a wine tasting. A special treat as Brad, the vintner, was in the tasting room that day. Hugging Tree is a beautiful name for the warm, loving family who own this winery. The wine...well I bought two cases which should be clear the wine is spectacular. Lovely deck overlooking the valley to sit and enjoy the sunshine. Highly recommend putting this winery on your bucket list.
Blown away by the passion, knowledge and love of the grapes. When the tasting is led by the winemaker himself you begin to appreciate the wines through his own experience. This personal passion is what takes wine to the next level. Do not miss this place. Next time we will sit inside (apres covid) and enjoy the music.
Robert Macdonald
I love Hugging Tree winery. First, the family that runs it are wonderful people. Second, their wines are fantastic. My new fav winery in the Okanagan. Don't miss trying their luscious reds. You won't regret it.
D ga
Great views. Well priced wine.
Becky Reid
This winery is nestled away and is a prefect spot to stop in at. Lovely selection of great tasting wine and passionate friendly staff.
Very educative, interesting and great wine! A must try!
Ge-wel-dig. Samen met mijn beste vriend op rondreis door Canada. Wij wilden graag een wijnproeverij doen dus we kwamen vlak voor sluitingstijd aan bij de Hugging Tree Winery. We hoopten dat we nog geholpen konden worden. Het bleek een erg gezellig en mooi familiebedrijf. Ze wist ons van alles te vertellen over de wijnen en liet ons meerdere wijnen proeven. Ze legde ons totaal geen druk op om ook daadwerkelijk wijn bij hen te kopen. Dat waren we natuurlijk wel van plan. We hebben allebei slechts 1 fles wijn gekocht omdat we die in het vliegtuig terug naar Nederland moesten meenemen. De wijn onlangs opgedronken en enorm genoten. Verder nog een gezellig praatje gemaakt met de vrouw die ons hielp die het erg leuk vond om te zien dat twee Nederlandse studenten op rondreis waren. Ze gaf ons zelfs nog een potje zelfgemaakte jam mee die ook erg lekker was. Daarnaast hebben ze een hele mooie platencollectie waarmee ze een lekker achtergrondmuziekje verzorgen!
Please note that the tasting room is located on Beck Rd.
Great wine and lovely staff!
After several moves and a lengthy career with the RCMP Walter and Cristine Makepeace settled in the stunning Similkameen valley. They purchased an organic apple and peach orchard near Cawston in 2005 and after 9 years of hard work transformed it into the family owned Hugging Tree Winery. Son and winemaker Bradley (inspired by his time as a bartender in fine dining restaurants in Whistler) pursued his dream of wine making via Okanagan College Viticulture and Winemaking program to create the small lot craft wines many enjoy. Roll forward to 2019, the family decided to sell the previous lot for 2 beautiful small lots which feature warmer micro-terroirs that could offer a broader portfolio. Bordelaise varietals, Viognier and Syrah are the focus. Quaint country side atmosphere with an incredible valley and mountain backdrop and delicious wines really make this a Similkameen gem! Great to speak with Bradley and see his passion for wine and giving guests an authentic experience! 😎🍷🥂🍇⛰
Had a wonderful time last Thursday at a wine tasting and retirement party at your winery. Sipping your wines on the patio afterward made for a fantastic day and celebration! We also want to say a special thanks to Bradley, the winemaker, who came to wish a happy retirement and very generously gifted us with some special wine! Thank you for a great time!Grant and Brenda et al
Delicious wine with a beautiful patio and a family owned and ran establishment.
Their name says it all "Hugging Tree", warmth and compassion, beauty in a glass. Such a nice and relaxing experience to sit on their deck and taste their wine. Thanks!
Outstanding family run winery. Excellent value whites and rich robust reds.
We stopped in on September 10 for a wine tasting. A special treat as Brad, the vintner, was in the tasting room that day. Hugging Tree is a beautiful name for the warm, loving family who own this winery. The wine...well I bought two cases which should be clear the wine is spectacular. Lovely deck overlooking the valley to sit and enjoy the sunshine. Highly recommend putting this winery on your bucket list.
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Beautiful new location. Excellent wines.
Blown away by the passion, knowledge and love of the grapes. When the tasting is led by the winemaker himself you begin to appreciate the wines through his own experience. This personal passion is what takes wine to the next level. Do not miss this place. Next time we will sit inside (apres covid) and enjoy the music.
I love Hugging Tree winery. First, the family that runs it are wonderful people. Second, their wines are fantastic. My new fav winery in the Okanagan. Don't miss trying their luscious reds. You won't regret it.
Great views. Well priced wine.
This winery is nestled away and is a prefect spot to stop in at. Lovely selection of great tasting wine and passionate friendly staff.
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