OKANAGAN VALLEY - British Columbia: Including the Alaska Highway - page 369

The SS Sicamous is a distinctive sight along Penticton's lakefront.
The first of many well-respected wineries along the way is the Red Rooster Winery
(891 Naramata Rd., 250/492-2424, 10am-6pm daily May-mid-Oct., 11am-5pm daily mid-
Oct.-April), easily recognized by the mission-style tasting room beside the highway. Enjoy
a tasting session of the winery's award-winning pinot gris and chardonnay wines, then soak
up the lake views over a cheese platter or slice of quiche on the veranda.
Also notable for the scenic setting is the aptly named Hillside Estate (1350 Naramata
Rd., 250/493-6274, 10am-6pm daily), with an impressive three-story wooden building
holding the main winery. Hillside is known for its pinot noir, but it also produces an unusu-
ally dry but fruity Riesling. The winery bistro is open for lunch and dinner daily, with lots
of outdoor seating and sweeping vineyard and lake views.