#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions | Lakeboat Vineyards and Winery

“In this series we bring you our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions which we personally recommend”

There is always something special about British Columbia’s boutique wineries. Lakeboat is no exception. With winemaker Mireille Sauvé at the helm you would expect nothing else.

This year we are pleased to welcome Lakeboat Vineyards and Winery to our list of #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions. I think you will find somethig for everyone on this specially curated list.

Lakeboat 2021 Chardonnay

A smooth, round mouthfeel introduces this lightly oaked Chardonnay. Tropical notes of pineapple and ripe banana balanced with flinty minerality and fresh nectarine, make this a lovely combination of flavours and textures.

$26.95 available online

Lakeboat 2021 Pinot Noir

Wild strawberries and cherry pie introduce this pure Okanagan Pinot. Bright vanilla flavours pair with smooth tannins, suiting this wine perfectly to picnic lunches or mixed charcuterie.

$29.95 available online

Lakeboat 2022 Merlot

Medium-bodied with ripe black plum and earthy wood flavours, this is a bold red suited to full-flavoured meals. Pair with stews, lentils or BBQ-ed meats.

$34.95 available online

Lakeboat 2022 Pinot Gris

Benchmark orchard fruit flavours abound in this light, crisp Gris. White peach, Granny Smith apple and apricot nuances make this a refreshing patio sipper or perfect with picnics or canapés.

$21.95 available online

Lakeboat 2023 Rosé

Perfect for any outing, picnics, boating adventures, slightly off-dry, this rosé presents with an appealing hue, with tastes of strawberry, rhubarb and fresh juicy peaches.

$18.95 available online

Lakeboat 2023 SS Wanderer

A fresh white blend (still, no bubbles!) that’s ready to go in a 250ml can! Perfect for picnics and campgrounds, also a refreshing choice around the pool!

$8.95 available online

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Lakeboat Vineyard & Winery

Owner Tara Mathison was drawn to Kaleden by the village’s quaint charm and friendly townsfolk,ultimately acquiring a boutique winery in this heart of the Okanagan Valley. Lakeboat crafts small-batch wines exclusively from locally-sourced grapes – a first for this established winegrowing region! It is our hope to lend a respectful nod to the rich history in this bustling agricultural community, and to provide benchmark examples of some of our favourite grape varieties to share with wine-loving friends and neighbours. We are working with our peers to establish a long-overdue sub-GI for this established vinifera winegrowing area. Please come by and taste this unique terroir for yourself!

Our tasting room is closed for the season

A huge thank you to everyone who shared a glass with us this year—your laughter and stories made it unforgettable! Don’t forget, you can still enjoy our amazing wines by purchasing on our website or at one of our amazing partners.

We can’t wait to welcome you back next year! We will be open 7 days a week, Easter to Thanksgiving, in 2025.

Wine notes, bottle shots and feature image all courtesy of the winery. I will be receiving complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.