Tasting Room / Wine Shop Hours
Daily 10 AM–6 PM
Plan your visit
Tastings: Select-wine bar tastings; 40-minute Signature or Premium Reds lounge tastings; 90-minute Estate Tour & Tasting.
Reservations and groups: Bar tastings are first come, first served; parties over six split into smaller groups. Estate tours accept up to eight, patio tables up to eight and lawn picnics up to 12.
Food: Deli cheese, cold cuts and snacks. BYO picnic on Oak Terrace/lawn only; Vineyard Patio food must be purchased on site. Terrafina restaurant reservations recommended.
Dogs: Leashed dogs are permitted in the Wine Shop, Oak Terrace and lawn. They are excluded from the Bench Club Lounge, cellar, Vineyard Patio and Terrafina indoors and patio.
Published operating information is undated; confirm the intended fall date and later-season changes.
Confirm availability and conditions for your visit date directly with the venue.
About Hester Creek Estate Winery
Why it stands out
Hester Creek Estate Winery is one of the anchor properties of the Golden Mile Bench near Oliver. Its vineyard history reaches back to 1968, when Joe Busnardo planted classic European vinifera on the property, creating one of the South Okanagan's most established wine sites.
What to expect on a visit
The estate combines old vines, panoramic vineyard views, a modern tasting room, Terrafina restaurant, and The Villa accommodations. Hester Creek's current experience is designed around a Tuscan-inspired sense of place, with wines that connect back to its historic vineyard blocks.
Tour planning notes
Hester Creek is a strong premium stop for Oliver and Golden Mile Bench routes. It is especially useful when guests want a complete estate experience with wine, food, scenery, and a deeper vineyard story rather than a quick tasting only.