Hours of Operation: SUMMER: Daily: 10:00AM - 6:00PM, Restaurant 11:30AM - 3:30PM (June 12 - Sept 20), , WINTER: Daily: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
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The Fitzpatrick family, who founded CedarCreek in 1986, has committed the winery to respecting the land in its viticulture practices; to honouring the rich agricultural tradition of their family rooted in the Okanagan; and to pursuing perfection in the bottle.
The Fitzpatricks, a family of Irish heritage, have lived in the Okanagan Valley since 1913. Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, whose father managed an Oliver fruit packing house, grew up amid orchards. A successful career in business and politics took Senator Fitzpatrick away from the Okanagan but he returned in 1986 to acquire a small winery and apple orchard near Kelowna. As a new Proprietor he found grapes more compelling than apples and soon converted the orchard to vineyard. This was the beginning of developing the highly successful winery that CedarCreek is today.
The winery now produces over 40,000 cases of premium wines each year and is considered one the elite producers in Canada. It was named Canada's winery of the year at the 2002, 2005 and second overall for 2008.
Canadian Wine Awards competition
Greata Ranch, the second vineyard is located between Peachland and Summerland. This historic orchard was settled in 1896 and was purchased by Senator Fitzpatrick in 1994 based on his boyhood memories of tasting sweet peaches from the property. CedarCreek restored its former agricultural splendor by planting 40 acres of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Merlot.
CedarCreek is a destination winery that draws thousands of visitors each summer. CedarCreek excels in providing the most intimate of wine-country experiences. Its hospitality ranges from tours and tastings, fine dining to musical entertainment. The Vineyard Terrace is a seasonal restaurant (open mid June to mid September) with an elegantly casual ambiance and postcard view of the vineyards. Its annual Sunset Concert series features artists from around the world providing guests with magical evenings of wine, food and music while the sun rests gently on Okanagan Lake
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