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Tasting Room / Wine Shop Hours
Published daily 11 AM-5:30 PM (undated); confirm later-fall dates.
Plan your visit
Tastings: Scenic seated tasting: 5 wines, minimum 40 min, Red Icon final pour. Shaded pergola or indoor bar depending on preference/weather.
Reservations and groups: Reservations appreciated; walk-ins depend on space. Confirm October or November operation and larger parties.
Food: Cheese and charcuterie are available; full lunch service is unconfirmed.
Dogs: Pet-dog access in the tasting room, patio and grounds has not been confirmed; contact the winery before visiting with a dog.
July 18, September 12 and September 19, 2026 early closures have passed. Ordinary daily hours are undated; confirm October or November operation.
Confirm availability and conditions for your visit date directly with the venue.
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About Painted Rock Estate Winery
Why it stands out
Painted Rock Estate Winery is a single-vineyard Skaha Bench estate overlooking Skaha Lake in Penticton. John Skinner found the 56-acre west-sloping bench after a multi-year search, transforming a former apricot orchard into a high-density estate vineyard designed around careful soil, heat, and airflow studies.
What to expect on a visit
The winery works exclusively with fruit from its estate vineyard, where over 57,500 vines are planted across varieties including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Chardonnay. The site sits within an amphitheatre of rock and benefits from long summer days, lake influence, and the Skaha Bench sub-GI designation.
Tour planning notes
Painted Rock is a strong Penticton and Skaha Bench stop for guests who enjoy premium estate wines, vineyard precision, and dramatic lake-facing scenery. It fits best into a wine-focused itinerary where the group wants a serious single-site tasting rather than a casual patio-only stop.