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.