Reviews of 40 Knots Winery (Event Planner)

Kevin Niemi

Beautiful venue and amazing wines!

Marilena Vitaterna

Pretty winery with a u pic picnic and flights. Great staff. Try L'Orange and loved the gamay.

Dougal Middleton

Gorgeous little stop while touring Comox valley. Delicious whites from the on site vineyard and interesting reds made with grapes from the Okanagan. Tasting room and trails. Alana was helpful and knowledgable!

Connie Hicks

Private wine tasting, good company, informative & friendly staff, smell of the ocean, snacks and yummy yummy wine... need I say more?!

Micheal Earle

Amazing! So good! Had great time! So informative and entertaining. Love the wine wine, love the winery!!

Alicia Storr

Wonderful DOG FRIENDLY vineyard! Tasty wine tasting and left with a couple bottles and a doggie treat! Nice stopover for a road trip, with pups allowed inside ;) will be back again for sure

John Frisch

Great family owned winery, hosting many events and supporting their community

Joey Thiessen

Beautiful property, super friendly staff. We booked a tasting and the set-up and the tasting itself was top-notch.

Jack “ThornofLife” Mardis

Wonderful patio to enjoy a bottle of wine!

Alset Tours

Fantastic tasting room experience with knowledgeable, approachable staff. Megan’s familiarity with Frankenwein was a special surprise. Clean, fruity Ziggy & jammy Rosé were well-balanced but the no-oak-barred Alsatian-style Auxerrois was the runaway favourite. Pinot Noir paired nicely with a wonderful create-your-own picnic: don’t miss the pickled grapes! Wish we’d thought ahead to bring some local fruits & veggies to go with the lovely True Grain bread & Natural Pastures King’s Peak 40 Knots Chardonnay-washed house cheese! Gliders being towed into the circuit over CFB Comox (YQQ) were a nice touch.

Pierre Lopez

Happened to be passing on the hwy: best impromptu stop ever! Great tasting! Will be joining the Wine Club back in Ottawa. Amazing place, great wines. Bravo!

Ron Taylor

Nice setting, great music, ok food

Chad Hay

The Meritage is fantastic. Lovely tasting room, very friendly staff (Alana) and a fine tasting afternoon. Can only imagine how lovely it would be on a sunny spring or summer afternoon!

Jeanna Duke

Beautiful setting, very unique. Staff have excellent knowledge. No charge for the tasting but will be taking home a bottle for sure.

D -

Tired of the Craft Beer scene. Well I am. 40 Knotts was always on my list and finally I stopped in. I'm glad I did. Had a glass on the patio. It was a quiet zen time. Listen to the bird, and watch the grapes grow. You owe it to yourself to pop in for a visit, you'll be glad you did.

Emily P

Brilliant staff and lovely wine and food.

Marc Wenger

Delicious

Jean-Yves Pelletier

(Translated) Super good wine (Original) Super de bon vin

Anne Carroll

This little gem in the Comox Valley is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. I first became aware of them when I was part of a charity golf tournament that they were sponsoring. I believe in supporting businesses that support community, so I made my first trip out there 4 years ago, and have been returning regularly ever since. The service is unfailingly friendly and welcoming. If you’re lucky, Layne the owner and winemaker will be around to give you some extra attention and wine education. I’ve sent many guests out there and they are always delighted with the experience. The new glassed-in patio is an over-the-top fabulous place to sit and enjoy good conversation, vineyard views, food and wine. The biodynamic farming practices here have resulted in some exceptional wines and many well-deserved awards. Don’t miss this one.

Jenn Ross

Fabulous tasting experience! Enjoyed all the wines. Alana was a very knowledgeable and friendly hostess.

Clara Me

Amazing wine tasting experience and beautiful place!

Connor Hawkins

Very nice staff!

Lindsey Kwan

Visiting the winery was a great experience with the staff being very friendly and knowledgeable. They have an interpretive walk through the vineyard which was very enjoyable and informative. We actually liked all of the wines included in their flight. The prices for the bottles was reasonable and of good value. I would recommend stopping here if you are in the area.

chase

Very relaxing atmosphere and very intuitive tasting experience. Great citrus wines, honestly can't go wrong with any of them, the selection has something for anyone. Options if you want to book or walk in. The gift shop area has some really unique stuff, the teas and body products are particularly interesting.

Alan Ruddiman

So wonderful to revisit & rediscover 40 Knots Winery after having last visited here in 2014. We have always been partial to the Spindrift Extra-Brut as this is a quintessential representation of a méthode champenoise, readily made right here in British Columbia. Kudos to the team at 40 Knots Winery!

Chris Richey

Holland and Company had their Christmas party there, perfect beyond belief!

Chris Herbsen

Loved the wines. Great setting on the terrace for food and a glass or two. What a treat. And the “granddaughter” gave us a great, friendly welcome. The picnic tool box... a creative idea. Feels like we’re sitting in The south of France. Loved the Ortega and the White seas ????. Will be back. Salut

James Lucas

Wonderful biodynamic winery. A gem of the valley! Must visit.

Andrew Bouzane

I've done the chef competitions a couple times here. As a helper for the chef association. Loved it everytime.

Jade Heavener

Great facility and excellent knowledgeable staff members. The wine is excellent!!

Matt B

Good wine. Nice place.

joannemercer164

Such a great spot. Everyone is incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable, wines are very tasty and the boards are presented beautifully. The outdoor area is so lovely to sit and enjoy a glass of wine after a tasting. Highly recommend 40 knots.

Carl Orthlieb

Friendly knowledgeable staff and delicious wines.

Kevork Peltekian

Amazing grapes, amazing wines

Melvin Lucas

One of the best wineries that I have been.. Place is clean and organized

Maureen Raymond

Super winery..great selectipn great prices great service..love this place????????

Marc Boyer

Great wines, great atmosphere. The Chutney is so good.

Kristie P

Very impressed! Bought online, shipped quickly and fantastic wine! Crisp, little to no aftertaste. Highly recommend. Chardonnay and White Seas my favorite. Try it out people you won't be disappointed

Bella Blanchard

Perhaps I've been spoiled by the upscale wineries, but that doesn't mean this isn't a gem. Unfortunately I didn't get to try the food, but it looks amazing. I did do a wine tasting; I am impressed by the fact they don't use sprays; it's old, European style...with ducks & hens pecking at the bugs in the vineyards; that was a HUGE selling point for me. My fave was the Chardonnay. A light crispy apple flavour. You can actually taste the fruit & not just sugar...another huge selling point for me. This wine begs to be opened on a hot summer day/night. I wasn't a fan of the others, but I'm not much into Rose & reds so much. Ps. The vineyard is charming & rustic- also seemed to be quite popular- (busy.)

Cassandra Goncalves

40 Knots Winery is so beautiful and the staff is very friendly and amazing. White Seas wine is my favourite! Would highly recommend this winery!

Chalsey Young

We had a private wine tasting at the 40 Knots Winery for my bachelorette party. There were five of us and we had Char as our guide. When we arrived the initial view of the winery is just gorgeous. We proceeded upstairs to a balcony with some snacks (chocolate, cheese, bread, and other yummy snacks). The view was breathtaking!! Char is amazing: very knowledgeable, outgoing, and overal helpful. We’re now embarking on a little walk, with our wine, through the vineyard. I am not a huge wine drinker, but the ones we had today are delicious. If I could give them more stars I would ????

Stephanie Hendy

Outstanding wine, wonderful service, and if you're a wine need, ask to speak with Layne about varietals, terroir, yeast, and his fermentation process! I can't wait to come back!

Black Fox

Great Wine Wednesdays with food and entertainment.

Jen Malzer

Perfect summer moment - wine tasting and then we were surprised to an offer of warm baguette, local cheeses and a picnic out near the vineyard. Highly recommend stopping by right before lunch!

Bradley Gunter

Awesome wine tasting and a beautiful estate. You need to try the Ziggy!

Elyse Botha

Took my sister (who was visiting me) to this winery. Had never been here before but I saw the reviews and I was excited about it. Well let me tell you it did not disappoint! We wanted a tasting, I never expect too much, this place is popular so I figured it would be a pretty quick experience. We went to the tasting bar and Layne the owner happened to be there and he was awesome! Entertaining and informative. Took his time with us. We learned so much. We sampled wine that exploded on our tastebuds. I had a problem I don't typically have- which one to buy??? We loved so many! Honestly, if you don't come here for a tasting you are missing out! If I lived in the area I would be begging to work here. Fantastic laid back atmosphere and the employees were also very cool people to talk to. If we didn't already have a lunch booked we would have sampled the food- next time! Layne- thanks so much for your time and energy- I really hope I see you again! Because I am coming back. You know it. Cheers!

Jon Meyer

What an amazing place! The wine is great! The people are amazing and the service is fantastic! I highly recommend this winery

Greg Cleave

Great experience with wines full of flavor.

Keara Knox

Professional and extremely knowledgeable. Such an enjoyable afternoon! Thank you to our server Alana

Ian Marshall

Great wine! Beautiful place!

Susan Saines

What a little find. We had a picnic basket of delicious local cheese and smoked salmon on the terrace. Oh and the wines were delicious.

Cindy Xavier

What a gem! I experienced the premium wine tasting and it was absolute perfection. The wine selection was wonderful, a lovely range from white to port. Some unique and surprisingly wonderful flavours! Ones I wouldn't have picked off of the shelf not having done a tasting, but now I will go back for more...again and again. I loved the food pairings with the wine; all local, organic and delicious! And the presentation of the wine was informative and woven with great stories. I'll bring visiting guests here for the experience from now on and I will also be back myself because 40 Knots is just that good! Support local, COVID recovery.

marion herbert

Great venue for a private party

Toni-Lee Thompson

Owner is incredibly rude and unprofessional! Take your business elsewhere.

Trudy Handel

Excellent wines, cheerful service, lovely surroundings.

Lisette Cheng

We came here as a pit stop before going to a wedding on Quadra Island, and we will definitely be back! All the wines we tasted were fantastic, and Megan was extremely knowledgeable about the tasting notes of each of the wines we tasted.

Valerie Law

This is our favorite vineyard in the valley , staff are very friendly and Knowledge , great place to spend a few hours having a bit to eat and sipping on some great wine .

alistair howes

Lovely. The outdoor tasting space is beautiful

Tracey Lenobel

Delicious wine and very friendly staff. Going to have the meritage with local bison burgers tonight!

Rebecca McFadyen

Very friendly, good wine. Organically grown, with Goose to eat the bugs and Sheep to mow the grass

Phillip Tanner

Brenda and Layne are the greatest wine hosts of all time. As far as I know all the wine is vegan and every single one I've tried has been delicious. Have been a wine club member for over a year, it's a really great value for money, they even ship it to you for free if you're not from the area. If you're ever able to make it for a vineyard tour or wine class I absolutely recommend it. They also have a lovely venue for events like weddings, including a big prep kitchen and additional services. Also, Brenda and Layne are the cutest couple in Comox Valley. Support local delicious wine! Cheers.

Jeneen Rathwell

We loved our visit here, every wine was beautiful. People friendly and very informative. We took a selection with us in the end. The Meritage is our favourite. We are also enjoying the L'Orange and the Pinot done in amphora. Thanks again, we hope to be back.

MCO

Stellar service by Meaghan, beautiful state. We arrived to look and ended up with a tasty, well informed sampling of several whites and reds. The L'Orange stood out, vatted in an imported Terracotta vessel, all parts of the grape in, leaving a seed dyed copper hue. On the roof, gentle tannins trace the swallow, dry yet the German fruit pops out. The 2016 Pinot Noir is one of the best representations of old world nose, PUNGENT, that could stand to be bolder though does a good job as is. The weight is light on the tongue, tannins delicate on the roof and even. The fruit is far from forward though it is there and it takes away from the finish as I am left with a slight sweetness in my mouth. I believe this to be of the quality to a French Burgundy or its Washington State cousin in the Willamette Valley. Comox Valley has temperate climate similar to those inland areas. The bottle may mateur a slight to dampen the fruit, but I am picky with pinots and this bottle is great at its value. Go!

Kayley Szanto

Very disappointed. I booked a reservation for 4 people to celebrate my father who recently passed and was very unimpressed with their service and how my family was treated.

Christina Colenutt

We stopped in to the tasting room on Dec 28 and had the loveliest time! We enjoyed the wines and the picnic so much that we signed-up for their wine club. Thank you - we'll be back in the summer to enjoy the patio!

Dori Davis

Love the Ziggy and White Seas!

Gail Herman

Absolutely beautiful

Heather Eigler

You must experience 40 Knots when in the valley. What a beautiful place! The wine is fantastic too.

Bill Bishop

Great find. We were So pleasantly impressed with this vineyard, showed up late and had amazing service for great tasting wine. Highly recommended. Don’t miss out. Thx!

Colleen Happ

Always lovely, even during a pandemic.

Teri Fillion

After hearing and seeing how they treat customers (and seeing all the email correspondence as evidence), I will not give any business or recommend 40 Knots Winery to anyone I know. They are pandemic profiteering and are a disgusting business. Shame on you for this and not honouring your pricing for weddings that had to be rescheduled due to the global pandemic.

Robert Lyall

I went to 40 Knots Winery for my birthday. It was amazing. The people were super friendly and the wine and atmosphere were memorable.

Colleen Pasco

Great wines. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful grounds. So worth the trip.

Harold Crouch

Lovely wines so far. Ziggy is my favourite

melanie sakowski

I’m not one to take time writing negative reviews, but after leaving a wine tasting held here, my Mom and I felt disrespected and naive despite our not-too-shabby nor flaunted wine knowledge. Our host wasn’t warm, and wasn’t catering or welcoming to questions regarding wines. Also, after showing interest in purchasing some bottles to bring back to Toronto, the waitress wasn’t present or helpful and we had to chase her down and wait for her help. Unimpressed, sad to say. We won’t be back :(

bruce fox

We had an unexpected treat when we diverted from the planned day to drop by 40 Knots to check it out. The building promises a modern experience. And they delivered. Great outdoor seating, super helpful team members and some pretty good wines. Cool climate growing isn't easy stuff and most palates are learning about this category. We enjoyed the unique tasting flight presentation as well as the brand's sense of humour about wine as entertainment. Highly recommended if you are into wine and in the area... it may not be your usual flavour or typical expression but it's fun, it's fresh and it's well managed.

Gisele. Borja

Drove all the way from Parksville based on the reviews and it lived up to the hype. Megan was excellent, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The patio by the vineyard where we had our picnic and enjoyed our white sea wine was delightful. Definitely recommend the boerenkaas cheese and the the mustard lady hot pepper mustard. We will make this trip again next time we are on the island.

Diana Lamont

On July 31st we had our wedding at 40 Knots. We started making our plans two years ago to be married last year, but, due to covid we had to cancel our wedding last year to basically start the process over again. Very disappointing, but if it wasn't for Alana and her team at 40 Knots we never would have been able to have such a beautiful wedding. Alana was there for all our needs! If you are looking for a dream wedding, look no farther as 40 Knots ambiance for a wedding is scenic, romantic, full of love and happiness. The staff at 40 Knots were so cheerful, helpful, and they bent over backwards to ensure that our day was perfect. Their generous spirit made us feel like we were all family! Alana, we can't thank you enough for your support, kindness, and patience while working with us over the last two years. As I mentioned earlier, we gained a friend! 40 Knots you gave us our dream wedding!!!! We will always hold 40 Knots close to our heart. JeDi

Wayne Kellett

Organic Island Winery with a broad selection of single grape and blended wines. Nice patio for dining and picnics.

Melani Carefoot

A great visit. We left with a box of wine. We had our new puppy with us who was made very welcome with a fresh bowl of water and treats. Thanks Megan!

Clarisse De Guzman

We came here on our family vacation and was pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the vineyards were! We did the wine tasting and they were all delicious. The staff was so kind and knowledgeable about all the wines, definitely beyond our expectations. We brought home the Carambolage as it was our favourite. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family!

Cheryl Condly

Amazing tasting room, lovely wines and Charlene has been a great host! I just wish Layne would make a small batch oaked Chardonnay!! That would make my day (as a local wine club member ????)

Lourdes Gant

This winery has exceeded my expectations all the time. Not only it is a place for spectacular wines but the experiences they create are fabulous! I've been in this location to entertain my friends and clients and especially love their picnic and events and sketch classes but most of all the friendly atmosphere from the down to earth owners, Brenda and Layne. Highly recommended!

G Touwslager

Nice little interpretive walk through the vineyard, then had a flight of whites at a nice patio table. Great place to stop before heading to the Ferry.

Donna Propp

Excellent picnic lunch! White Seas to go with the lunch was fabulous. A must go to winery.

Judy Frost

We recently held a Golden Wedding Anniversary party at 40 Knots Winery. We had the pleasure of working with Alana Johnson in Event Planning. She was fantastic...not a single request that she couldn’t handle. The staff that worked at our event were also very good. “The Terrace” is a wonderful location to hold a party..., twinkly lights, surrounded by the vines...and enjoying 40 Knots wine!!! Thank you, Alana, for helping us make this a special occasion for the anniversary couple.

Trudy M

40 anniversary at 40 knots wonderful. Has the ortega _ perfect for the day and the food. Thanks

A A

I discovered this winery in september when visiting comox . Not only is the wine fabulous but the ladies working the tasting room were so knowledgeable and friendly! I will definitely return ! Thank you megan and paige!

Candy Apple

Beautiful property with a charming tasting room. Had a lovely tasting of elegant whites, a rosé and rich, complex orange wine guided by a friendly, well-informed host. Well worth a visit.

Samantha Brina

Absolutely HORRIBLE service from the male in the tasting room. I have never been so disappointed after reading all the views my husband and myself were very excited to come and experience 40 knots for ourselves. What a disaster. Very disorganized, not very personable(short while answering our questions, showed no interest in having us there etc) Expectations were not met Will not be recommending to friends or family while in the comox valley.

Sean Mahoney

The best Winery on Vancouver island.

Shayla Herman

I highly recommend 40 Knots Winery to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, serene experience! The owners and staff are very friendly, personable, and truly care about your experience! I enjoyed the outdoor seating during my time here and sampled four different wines before choosing to purchase a bottle to take home. Great price for the quality of the business, staff, and owners!

Wolfdog_snowdog Pye

A wonderful experience! Alana, our host was informative and pleasant. The atmosphere of 40 Knots is calming and perfect for wine tasting. The wines were perfectly described. I hope to return but until then, a membership will be a must.

Tori Lee

Beautiful winery with amazing wines! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, I only wish we had time to stop and enjoy the picnic lunch they offer!

Dave Devindisch

I have been going to the 40 knot winery for many years,It always been an amazing experience!The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable I learn something new about wine every time I'm there!! Its the best place to have an event in the Comox Valley!!

Tim Blair

Tasty wine, surprisingly good. Have not been able to find their wine elsewhere yet. Would definitely return here.

Marnie Marshall

Fantastic winery! Beautiful venue, great varieties.

Darren

Great atmosphere and good wines. You can grab some cheese and bread to go with your wine tasting and sit in their expansive, covered "picnic" area.

Rachna Schell

Amazing Winery with fantastic service! The wine tasting was top notch and the food and the facility was extremely inviting and the staff was friendly and very helpful! Highly recommend as a stop if you are visiting Comox! We bought a case and several food items!

Dawn Sheppard

Always so much fun! Their wines are so delicious!!!!

Asia Luke

Fabulous staff and service! Beautiful location!

Tanya Sousa

Beautiful venue and peaceful setting for a nice visit with an excellent selection of wines.

Leo Morissette

My honey and i went to wine Wednesday it was great i am talking about the music Layne you did a great job i was want to say you guys are the best dance band i have heard for a long tim good for you guys

John Nicklin

40 Knots is one of those places where you feel at home with family. 40 Knots wines rank with the best wines I have tasted around the world. If you like wine, it's worth a visit. If you have already been there, it's time to go back to see what's new.

Michael Johnson

Love the Pinot Noir and great atmosphere!

Melissa Gallo

Great winery with incredible staff and ambiance. The wine is delicious and can be enjoyed year round in the beautiful covered terrace. Well worth a visit, a must see winery on Vancouver Island.

Brenda Newton

Wine was delicious, service was delightful. Fresh baguette baked just for our picnic lunch! Charlene was fantastic!!

Julia Loo

Fun, attentive, polite great atmosphere - lollipops for the kids!

Steve Martin

Great people and products !!!

Hilary Verch

They walked us through an adventure of wine taste! They were very friendly and even had gluten free crackers to accompany our wine. I recommend joining their wine club!

kuntakentaa

YUMMY WINE

Brittany Grozell

The wines aren't my cup of tea, I'm not a big fan of Pinot, but the space and staff were amazing. I took my parents here on a wine tour of the valley and the whole experience was top notch.

carrie ann beadman

Staff here is as amazing as the wines which is saying something! Thanks Alana and Megan for such a nice experience for my first of many visits to 40 knots winery.

Louise Blazey

Absolutely beautiful location and delicious wines. We really enjoyed the option to pair with charcuterie and cheese. All presented in a cute wooden hamper and the cheese and chutneys comes in full sized packets so you can take what you don't eat home. Suggest trying a white and red wine flight.

Nicole M

Allison walked us around the property today. We had fun laughing and learned a lot from her :)

Andrew Patterson

Amazing and beautiful winery both inside and out. I've been here quite a few times and every time has been great. The wines are among the nicest i have had and the staff are always so welcoming, friendly and very knowledgable about their wines, Charlene and Alana are great to mention but a few names. Would recommend anyone to go visit and have a tasting.

Donny Tang

Great wine and good service!

Shelayna Demers

Char was awesome and very knowledgeable during our visit. Defenitely made us more comfortable.

Nicholas Boers

Megan was very friendly, and although short, the tour was quite informative. During the wine tasting, the wines were nicely presented, but I personally found them a little dry for my tastes. I'd suggest a tour/tasting option that considers a designated driver as most people drive to the winery.

Sue Noort

Always a good decision to spend time at 40 Knots Winery, a real gem in the Comox Valley! Great wines; friendly, fun, informative staff; a beautiful setting; & dog friendly❣️ 40 Knots would not be what it is with out the hard work, vision and passion that owners, Brenda and Layne, have for their business and the community we share! Cheers ????????

Stephen Stecko

Went there Friday evening as we are visiting from the Okanagan. Hostess was very rude. Made us feel unwelcome and was very unhelpful so we left empty handed. Apparently they are the only winery in BC that needs you to reserve for a wine tasting even though the wine shop was completely empty.

john wood

Lovely staff in a beautiful setting. Recommend the Pinot Noir and Pinot Auxerrois. Visiting from Australia!

Joan Scruton

Interesting tasting , great info from owner , lovely picnic lunch on the patio with refreshing sea wind. Megan was our host server.

Marc Bains

Had the chance to visit 40 Knots mid week on their Wine Wednesdays. Started the day with a nice wine tasting. The individual who walked us through was very knowledgeable. We then decided to stick around and enjoy their picnic offering. Request the mango chutney - delicious. Comes with a fresh baguette, cheese options, and nice meat selection. Highly recommend a visit.

Michael Lee

Beautiful winery for spending a holiday afternoon at. The wine flights are a great way to get a taste of the different available wines and the picnic menu pairs perfectly. Highly recommend adding 40 Knots to your Comox Valley “must visit” list.

Kevin Gibson

Splendid! Fine wines with cheerful staff poring in a sumptuous summer setting.

Ruth Weir

I can't say enough about this Winery. The owners and staff are absolutely amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly. We have been to several events and have truly enjoyed them all. We are in two of their clubs (cheese and wine clubs) and the selection is fabulous. We take our guests there for wine tastings or just enjoy one for ourselves. The star of the show is the wine. It is truly magnificent.

Elaine Wong

Amazing wine tasting experience

S. Willms

Megan, this was an absolutely amazing experience!

Minh Le

Large selection of wines to chose from, but no vintage wines. Hence all wines are young and missing the body that I generally like in wines. The Soleil sparking rose was a stand old as it was made champagne style. Long weekend crowd, so it was quite busy. With 2 pouring complimentary tasters, it went pretty smoothly.

Ian Braconnier

Beautiful winery, even better wine. Best in the Comox Valley

Catherine Russell

Fabulous winery and delightful staff..oh, and the wine is delicious!

Carl Miiller

We had a fantastic tasting at 40 Knots Winey. Great wine and snacks. Try the pickled on grapes!

Melanie Peters

Had a great experience at 40 Knots Winery for a bachelorette weekend. Char was so knowledgeable and friendly which really added to the experience. Would recommend for all to come check out the beautiful scenery and enjoy a fantastic selection of wines!

Sarah Cooper

Service was very strange. Our full glasses of wine kept being cleared from our table whenever we would leave to take photos ect. At one point some of our group returned to having our entire bottles of wine missing. After about the third time this had happened, I brought up the situation to the owner. She immediately became very defensive and spoke to me in an extremely condescending way, claiming her staff would never do such a thing and that we were actually finishing our drinks and just not noticing. She was very unhelpful and made everyone in our group feel more frustrated. I've never witnessed an owner handle a problem in a poorer way, or been spoken to by one so rudely (Not sure if she was the one slamming our full bottles in the back??) Anyway, it was very bizarre, we left shorty after that and definitely will not be back.

Shelley Steer

Friendly staff, tasty wine and eco friendly practice

Ryan Thompson

What a great place to visit! The winery is beautiful, the wine is delicious and the staff are very friendly! I would recommend booking a tasting if you are in the area

Jaime Obeck

Love this winery! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It’s wonderful you get an option of what you want in your picnic basket and your choice of where you want to sit and take in the amazing view with the amazing food and wine.

Karyn Godard

Had a great experience here. Very knowledgeable staff. Charlene taught me all about the different varietals and how they are being environmentally responsible in their production. A must-visit place if you’re in the area!!!

Jenny Sun

Great wine tasting experience!

Ken Macdonald

Had a tasting and enjoyed it. Not too much verbiage. Also attended wine Wednesday. Great guitar by Anela. Buenisimo.

Kerry Gibson

1.5.3.2.4.... on the Tasting! The Ziggy is spectacular with its rich grapefruit notes. The Stall Speed Meritage is rich and warm! Thanks for the special treatment, smiles and beautiful weather!????

Maria Fayyaz

I learned so much about the wines and how to serve them. Thank you Megan!! Great birthday experience for me!

Nathan Jones

Fantastic winery, with great wines and tasty snacks!

Easy Treats Chocolates

We always have the best times at 40 Knots Winery! The staff are always so welcoming and friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The wine selection is amazing, the property is out of this world - gorgeous and the owners are some of the nicest and hardest working people we know. We're looking forward to going to many more events here!

erik timmer

The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly! An absolutely amazing view driving in, and well kept facility. The wines are delicious. I’m a fan of lighter whites, and reds. Decided to buy a bottle each of their Ziggy, and Explosive Red. Erik Timmer

Scott Mostad22

Booked our wedding in October 2019 for July 2021. Unfortunately had to cancel due to covid and move to next year. After giving us assurances if we had to postpone that they would be happy to either refund our deposit or change the date they are now trying to charge us an extra $2000 due to increased demand. Then followed a very unpleasant and unprofessional phone call from the owner, Brenda, who stated that I had been, "very unpleasant from the start" even though my fiance was the one dealing with her. Also, after I said I was going to leave a negative review because of my unpleasant experience she said she was going to, "leave me a couple too"? All in all, I very disappointed with how this place does business.

Sammy Wicklow

It was just okay. Went there as part of a tour of several wineries but this was the only one that didn't wow us at all (other than the pretty landscape). Staff were friendly but didn't really seem too interested in the people there for tastings. Poured the wine a d walked away. All other places took time to tell us about their wines and about their history. And the food was terrible. Not in taste but in style. They hand you a list to check off what you want to eat for your 'picnic'. But they don't really tell you that the cheeses are whole wheels of cheese and the smoked salmon is just a can of salmon handed to you. No presentation at all. Not even a fork to take the salmon out of the can with. And they were out of a lot of items. So basically we ended up with a $9 baguette cut in 2, 2 blocks of cheese and a can of salmon. They were out of chutneys, jams and the only other meat, pepperoni. For such a nice winery I would have assumed that you could at least present the salmon in a dish and not just handing us a can off the shelf of your gift shop. I mean I know you want people to be able to eat anywhere in the vineyard but we said we were eating inside. It would have been nice to actually enjoy the experience. Very disappointed.

Kristine Lynes

Beautiful place to visit! Wine tasting excellent, picnic lunch was very nice. Will be back!!

Norman Anderson

Delightful Stop - Free Tasting- Wonderful Staff

Greg VanDelinder

Great wines! Beautiful tasting room. Friendly service. All around beautiful place to visit. Thanks!

Jamie K

40 Knots is a beautifully landscaped, elegant winery with a exceptional experience. The wine tasting was both educating fun! The wine here, especially the Spindrift Brut in my opinion, in amazing and a must have! Would do this experience again and again on every visit. Thank you 40 Knots!

Michelle Eisele

Extremely relaxing environment while having a glass of their excellent wines overlooking the vineyard.

Debbie Fairweather

Excellent wine and awesome staff

Ryan Prontack

Beautiful day, great wine and service, highly recommended. Go for the picnic basket.

Krista Kadatz

Charlene was Great! Explained the wines beautifully and even let us try a couple that weren't on the days menu.

don Campbell

The White Seas is fantastic, the nicest white wine I have tried. And the entire 40 Knots operation is first class!

E B

Love this place! Family owned business, beautiful friendly people with an amazing business model. Bring wine making back to it's natural and trully organic state.

sherry stackhouse

Beautiful setting. Loved the picnic option showcasing Vancouver Island treats.Thank you Megan for a delicious and informative tasting.

e mjack

Amazing views, wine and people! Absolutely stunning, a real gem in Comox.

Melissa Nesbitt

Very knowledgeable, and friendly staff and very tasty wine

Karen Dodd

Very nice atmosphere and enjoyed the wine education !

Marie Browning

Beautiful winery, fantastic wines and friendly and super nice service! Had a great time tasting all the yummy wines! Thanks!

Angela Watson

Friendly, beautiful, and tasty! Had a wonderful wine tasting, followed by a picnic of cheese, baguettes, and jam. Megan was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend stopping in for a taste!

David Chippendale

What a lovely experience. Our host Charlene was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our tasting...and buying experiences! I will be back, I am a fan

Cherise Arcand

Great experience and quaint wineries with yummy wines! Thanks Alana

Kerry Martini

Had a wonderful experience at 40 Knots today. Wonderful and well informed staff and delicious wine.

Jocelyn McAvoy

Char was very helpful and the wine and view were amazing

Chloë Carter

Lovely place. Great wine and staff! They welcomed us & our dog warmly. ????❤️ The wine ???? was very reasonable & the warm baguette ???? and cheese ???? were very tasty. Looking forward to our next time! ????

Chelsea Poirier

I’ve had exceptional service from everyone at 40 knots. It is my favourite place to go unwind and drink outstanding wine. All the ladies are fabulous for the tastings! I had my last one with Allison, she was amazing! I can’t wait to visit 40 knots again!

Laine Ogilvie

We had a great tasting! Delicious wine, friendly staff. Charlene and Megan were very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Jason Cenaiko

What a fantastic surprise. Very nice patio overlooking the vinyard.