Led by Head Winemaker Manpreet Dhaliwal, Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker and a BCBusiness 30 Under 30 honouree, Kismet brings together award-winning wine, a family-built vineyard legacy, and a hospitality experience rooted in story and place.
“Kismet has always been about more than what is in the glass,” says Manpreet Dhaliwal, Head Winemaker, Kismet Estate Winery.
Kismet Estate Winery heads into summer with the estate in full swing. The family-owned Oliver winery is pouring new 2025 wines, preparing for Holi Festival of Colour, and welcoming guests for live music nights and regional Indian dining at Manzil.
Let’s explore three Kismet Estate wines that are ideal for summer:
2025 Infinity Rosé
Vintage
2025
Varietal
Rosé
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
This delightful Rosé incorporates fruit from our top vineyards. We created our Rosé through the saignée or bleeding method from eight red grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache.
The finished wine is balanced and concentrated and deftly marries power with elegance. Fresh ripe raspberry aroma followed by strawberry flavours. We suggest trying it with salmon, sushi, or Mediterranean tapas.
The blend in this wine might confuse you but once you’ve tasted it you will understand the reasoning.
With enticing aromas of fresh picked berries and some ever so slightly herbal notes on the nose your interest should be peaked.
Nice acidity follows with a just less than medium body. Smooth and rich with the scents following to the palate with the ripening fruit taking the lead.
$24.99 available online or at the winery
2025 Pinot Grigio
Vintage
2025
Varietal
Pinot Grigio
Appellation
Okanagan Valley
100% BC VQA.
Bright, powerful acidity invigorates the palate and the medley of fruits takes center stage, with the refreshing taste of peach, pear, and apple. The floral undertone of chamomile adds a layer of sophistication, while a gentle almond note lends a subtle nutty complexity. The palate extends into a harmonious blend of melon and pineapple that lingers, leaving a refreshing and memorable impression.
A slight dusty note of roses on the nose. Quite floral and delicately scented with white peach.
The palate follows the nose with delightful stone fruit. Finely honed acidity that compliments rather than overtaking. Very drinkable.
This wine represents summer in a glass and you will enjoy how refreshing it is.
$25.99 available online or at the winery
2022 Viognier Roussanne
100% BC VQA.
80% Viognier, 20%Roussanne
The 2022 Viognier–Roussanne is a beautifully balanced blend led by Viognier, offering expressive notes of fresh apple layered with soft, buttery undertones from six months of French oak aging. The oak adds gentle texture and richness without overpowering the fruit, creating a smooth, rounded palate with depth and elegance.
This is a refined, medium-bodied white with a creamy mouthfeel and a clean, lingering finish.
Opening with floral notes and a little bit of citrus. A mix of fruit notes on the nose that are reminiscent of an Okanagan fruit stand.
Those lovely orchard fruit notes come to life on the palate with nice acidity and good balance. Smooth but structured and full in the mouth.
On the finish the floral notes and citrus bring it home.
$25.99 available online and at the winery
KISMET ~ ਕਿਸਮਤ
Fate; Destiny
Located in Oliver, B.C.—the ‘Wine Capital of Canada’—Kismet Estate Winery is a family-owned and operated winery rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Dhaliwal family, pioneers in the South Okanagan wine industry. From the farming lands of Punjab, India, to the vineyards of Oliver, their journey is a tale of blending traditions and creating a legacy. At Kismet, their cultural roots are not just remembered but celebrated, shaping every bottle, every label, and every experience.
Dedicated to crafting exceptional estate wines from the top 10% of their 600-acre vineyards, Kismet embodies a “quality over quantity” philosophy. Each wine name and label reflects a chapter of the Dhaliwals’ story—from the trials of immigration to the joys of building a new home—offering a tribute to resilience, hope, and the true spirit of the immigrant journey.
At the heart of Kismet is Winemaker Manpreet Dhaliwal, a rising star in the wine world, blending innovation and tradition to create wines that connect people through stories, food, and culture. The winery’s tasting room, wine clubs, and vibrant culinary destination, Manzil Restaurant, invite guests to explore the Dhaliwal family’s heritage and passion for excellence.
Manzil, located on the Kismet Estate, reimagines vibrant Indian cuisine in the South Okanagan. The restaurant celebrates regional Indian dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients, fresh spices from India, and bold techniques. With its shared plates, signature cocktails, and pairings with Kismet’s premium wines, Manzil offers a dining experience that unites the flavours of India with the bounty of the Okanagan.
Visit Kismet Estate Winery to discover premium BC wines, thoughtfully crafted culinary pairings, and the story of a family whose destiny, or kismet, continues to shape the Okanagan’s wine and food scene.
Wine notes courtesy of the winery. My notes (in italics). Images: MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.