Reviews of Clos du Soleil Winery (Winery)

Alexander Ferreira

This place is the best

Alan King Bowden

We picked up a nice red wine here. They have a nice tasting room, as well as an outdoor seating area and an electric car charging station. Keremeos has great mountain views.

David Sommer

Wonderful wine and such a delightful winery!

Vicki Ferguson

Such a lovely spot with great service and delicious wines! We've now come a few times for the private tasting, which is excellent! The only trouble is deciding which bottles to bring home

Ashish Malhotra

There are much better wineries and wine in BC No need to check this place out

Fred Meyer

We stopped by unplanned and unfortunately not able to do a wine tasting as we had bit pre booked. That being said, Amanda came out yo greet us and was more than hapoy to explain the history of rhe winery, explanation of the wines using their tasting menu,and reccomendation for us to at least purchase one bottle ,which we did. She was also very helpful in reccome.dationa for other wineries and great place to eat.

Michel Castagné

Awful wine and terrible, rude staff. Out of all the wineries we've been to, this was by far the worst. Avoid at all costs and go somewhere else. I wish I had read the reviews before I went.

Jacob Cowan

The wine is the best in the Similkameen and at least on par with the Okanagan. The wine was terrific, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The Chardonnay was a real delight. This is one of the best wineries I've been to anywhere. The one star reviews for this place are politically motivate attacks on one of the owners, and not a reflection of the quality of the wine.

Seamus McConville

I would not recommend this winery. The wine is tasteless, bland and overpriced.

Tyler Linn

Excellent wine. Great staff. Overall an amazing experience. Don’t pay attention to some of the politically motivated negative reviews below. Pathetic and sad to take out your anti-vaccine agenda on a great business.

Nathan Frasch

The best winery

Marlene Matsuba

Excellent wine and great tasting experience. I love the variety and the small-batch one-offs, taking risks like skin-contact whites and less common single varietals. Also kudos for having a full range of price levels, all of which are great value for the level of quality. I also feel I need to add that I noticed some rather fishy negative reviews here that are diametrically opposed to my experiences, such as people complaining abut bad tasting experiences when the tasting room was closed for the season, and vague complaints like "dirty" (it is always spotlessly clean)... one might want to take those with a grain of salt!

Hazel Bennett

Had another fabulous tasting (2 years in a row) ! The wines are consistently good and a great price point. We sat outside in the shade and enjoyed the stunning scenery and dramatic mountains .The best winery in the area!

E E

1 star is still being generous. very unprofessional

Shaun S

Terrible wine! Don’t even bother going.

Alex De Boer

Quite amazed that they managed pass off Mott's Grape Juice spiked with vinegar off as wine, but here we are.

John Moon

Such a lovely spot with great service and delicious wines! We've now come a few times for the private tasting, which is excellent! The only trouble is deciding which bottles to bring home

Miranda Cowan

Loved this winery - the wines were wonderful as well as the staff. We didn't know we had to pre-book but we were able toake an appointment and really enjoyed the slow tasting experience. We were happy to hear they are an organic/biodynamic farm. I will be looking to see if this winery has a club. Thanks again for the great experience.

David Feldhaus

You can have your 5 stars in 2 weeks

Denton Johnson

Really off vibes. Owner seems a bit loopy. The wine was really sour. Just like another review said it was more like vinegar than wine. 1/10. Would not recommend

chinmak

For years we have enjoyed the wine from Clos duSoleil. We order online and wine arrives at our home In a day or two. The wine always exceeds expectations and is a joy to share with friends and family, Yesterday I brought the Pinot Gris as a hostess gift and it was a success. The price point is also good compared to lesser quality wines from the region. We have been to the winery. They have ample parking, tables to enjoy a picnic lunch and the tasting room is a total delight. It is very clean and ample room. We have been a few times prior to COVID and enjoyed the informative approach to the wines and being able to snag a few bottles unique to the winery making the experience all that more special. Would highly recommend a stop to have a taste and grab a few bottles- Right now in the heat we have been enjoying their dry Rose. It pairs with BBQ and a evening under the stars

Yanushka Gnanamuttu

Subpar product. Not as advertised. Almost like they speak with no real evidence to back their narrative.

Emily Lu

Fantastic wine and a beautiful winery. We will definitely be back.

Duane Pinkney

Horrible service

Ellis Hart

….. naw

Yegor Ludmilin

Excellent winery and great people. A must stop while in Cawston.

Mike Nunn

A hidden gem! If you haven’t been to Clos du Soleil make it a point to do so. The staff is awesome and the wine is amazing - a shining star in the Similkameen Valley.

Simon Thomson

Alot better wine out there from alot better people

Kirk Chantraine

Brilliant winery. We stop in every time we are passing by.

Russell Ball

The Similkameen is underrated for wine and Clos du Soleil is one of the best.

Oxbow Flats Farm

Horrible wine, tastes like moldy vinegar that's been sitting in barrels for years!!! Staff are like zombies and don't care about customer service....don't bother to even waste your time on such a place.

Isaac Elias

Terrible wine and a bad ambiance to the winery. Spend your money elsewhere.

Jason Ocenas

Not very good wine terrible service

Tom Moffatt

We really enjoyed Clara. She has a real passion for wine.....lovely small closely knit "family" operation....

Myles P

I attended this winery last year, the staff were very unprofessional and for some odd reason left me waiting for an hour past my originally scheduled time to prioritize another that they had booked. Why book me at a time and put your friends in first to make me wait. I would stay far away from here.

Oliver Schneider

Had another fabulous tasting (2 years in a row) ! The wines are consistently good and a great price point. We sat outside in the shade and enjoyed the stunning scenery and dramatic mountains .The best winery in the area!

Ryan Varchol

Great experience, wonderful wine and people. Highly recommend visiting and supporting this winery. Has to be visited to be give a worthy review …..which makes me wonder about the 1 star reviews. Support BC local wineries especially this one !!!!

Nick Ssssas

I have ordered wine online from this Winery. Service was awesome! Very friendly! The wine ???? I love! I was just going to order another case but I’ll have to wait until tomorrow as they’re closed.

Pippa Adams

We had a lovely experience this year and last year. Fantastic wine and wonderful private tastings with knowledgeable staff both years. Will absolutely be back.

psyair osso

Signature is a very good blend

Martin Jankowiak

Terrible experience, rude staff and their wine is below average. So many better places in the Okanagan. Take your business elsewhere

David Brooks

The Similkameen won't stay a 'best kept secret' for long, and that has a lot to do with Clos. Their facility is great, the knowledge that goes into their wine, exhaustive. The terroir is truly unique, and is a must for visitors of the Okanagan.

Richard Giroux

Rude staff and wine was mediocre, nothing special, would suggest trying somewhere else in the Okanagan.. unfortunately this was a waste of time and money.

Rick Michaels

great wines, definitely a place to go in the area (and to buy some bottles!)

Michelle Maisonneuve

Excellent and so consistent. We come here every time that we can.

Scott Tunnicliffe

Always an amazing experience. Delicious wines and super friendly, informative staff.

Susan Korstad

Terrible

Corey Sharp

Fantastic experience, friendly staff, delicious Brodeaux style wines.

Tammi Knutson

Not really worth the time. The wines are middle of the road at best. The service is sub par and the whole experience was just nothing to write home about.

Josh

So many great wineries in the Okanagan that Bonnie Henry doesn’t own that are in need of your support. Avoid this place at all costs.

Matt fisher

Regardless of politics and what you think of Dr. Bonnie Henry, leaving fake reviews is wrong. This business employees local people, contributes to the economy and is co-owned by other people who are not involved in her role as PHO. I hope people are able to read through these reviews, look at the timelines of when they were posted and realize this is a campaign of bullying. They get 5 stars from me for the graceful way they are responding to trolls.

Kieran Blishen

The place smells bad and the service is horrible. The wine was over priced, sub par at best, and I would never recommend. I don't understand any good review on here, it's probably paid for. There is so many other wineries around this area, don't waste your time as I suggest looking a little further. I would never return here

Allison Picard

Fantastic wine tasting at Clos du Soleil! Kate was a wonderful host, very welcoming and knowledgeable. She asked us what varietals of wine we liked and then adjusted our tasting based on what we liked. She also gave us an additional tasting when she found out we like Viognier. The tasting was very relaxing and we didn't feel rushed which is always nice when you have a short appointment time. We will definitely be back!

Nicole Newson

Excellent vineyard in one of my favourite towns in BC. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the wines are delicious and so great to support local too.

Andreas Stumm

Terrible. The owner is pretty high on herself and is always power tripping.

Shawn Singh

this place is not good. I was forced to come here to try out the wine and it just ended up tasting like some sort of weird liquid we had to inject into our bodies. Man, it was almost like we were forced to have it and if we didnt, we'd be punished for it. So weird.

Margaret Dykeman

Friendly and personable service in a very comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. The wines are universally superb, focused without sacrificing variety, and in necessary cases, aged for you by the winery to ensure accessibility upon release.

Pawlo Marcynuik

Worst winery in the Okanagan area. There are far better wineries in the area

Sharla Reid

Wonderful tasting experience! We booked the premium tasting experience and it was a lovely experience. There was a cute table in the shade behind the winery with a beautiful view of the vineyard. The wine is amazing and truly local. The staff had lots of great recommendations for our time in the valley. Don't miss this stop

George Hart

Terrific wine. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. What isn't there to like?

Nancy Holmes

Went here this summer. Let's just say I've had better vinegar than their wine.

Megan Hudak

Bonnie has a taste for power and control but not for wine. Tastes disgusting.

Doe Joe

Worst wine on the face of the earth

Chris Kline

This winery makes the worst wine I've ever tasted. It made me sick and was closer to vinegar than wine. Anywhere is better than here.

Dominique Gracie

This was my second time visiting Clos du Soleil. The first time was a success. My husband and I enjoyed the wines and the experience in 2018. Eager to visit again on our 2020 trip, we phoned ahead to make an appointment. We showed up 10 minutes early for our noon appointment. After waiting 20 minutes we were informed that our reservation name was not in the book and that they intended to prioritize their other booking. No attempt to accommodate us was made and there was no apology. We would have been happy to stay and taste outside, also there would have been space for the 2 groups of 2 with social distancing inside if they had been willing to host us. Overall, we are very disappointed and will prioritize other wineries on future trips.

Cole Ferencz

One of the lower classed winery's I've ever been to. Considering ,I live in the Okanagan. I've been to alot of wineries. Worst ever .. Horrible assortment. Won't be returning.

Sean Algor

Worst winery I've ever been to. I would avoid at all costs so many other wineries with way better wine food and have friendly staff . Two thumbs down

Annie Watters

Love this winery. Very friendly and the wine is great. Estate Reserve is over the top. Plus I cannot visit without buying a bottle of the Saturn. Highly recommend this place.

Jordan Hendry

Lovely experience. Hosts were knowledgeable and very engaging. Selection of wines was good.

Jamie Botsis

Great tasting experience with Amanda! Great advice on food pairings, overall very enjoyable and highly recommended

Sean

Great, sophisticated, old-world style wines with a BC flair. Beautiful place to visit.

Jonny Dee

Great wines, friendly staff and a very beautiful winery. Stayed here for a night as well and it was the most pleasant experience ever. Definitely will go back and highly recommend it.

Danielle Parish

They've obviously been hit with a pile of fake one-star reviews from people that hate Bonnie Henry (who is a co-owner). The reviews can be safely ignored. It's a great winery and they are very friendly.

Stephenie Merten

I feel very sad for the other investors and owners at this winery. Since Dr. Bonnie Henry is part owner I will never step foot in here again. But that's the price you pay when you're effecting everyone else's business and forcing families to loose their jobs, income and homes. I now see between the lines of why Bonnie is keeping wineries open, but is forcing restaurants, gyms and other places of business to shut down. How is drinking wine ok but shutting down gyms is "for our health". Doesn't make much sense to me. I hope other people will stop supporting her business so she can get a taste of her own medicine.

Penelope Elton

Had far better wine from many liquor stores between $11 & $20 than I had from this winery. Wouldn't waste the drive.

Louise Harding

Awful, awful wine. I have lived in the Okanagan for decades, so I have had my fair share of wine from our area. Wine tasting has been one of my favourite activities and I have visited the wineries around the Okanagan yearly, multiple times throughout the year. This winery is a grave disappointment every time. I’ve had the misfortune of going here repeatedly because my out of town friends wished to try it. I would never, ever recommend this wine to anyone. Save your time and money and go to other wonderful wineries the area has to offer. Some of wine tasted far too acidic to be enjoyable while others tasted as though they added alcohol to store-bought juice. The red wines taste of no depth or substance either. The customer service was quite disappointing as well.

Adam Dobson

Terrible wine. Tastes moldy. One of the owners also makes a lot of nonsensical decisions.

bob dobbs

This wine tastes as though it were made with a hammer and sickle. Our family group left entirely divided in opinion over the integrity of this wine. I have not spoken to my brother in months. If you value your family and friends please do not bring them here.

Stephen P (stevep87)

Wine taste like no thought was put into it, would have rated a zero if possible.

Sam Lowry

Although Bonnie terminated me, I will certainly have more time to get to the winery and enjoy some of the great vintages. They recommend the Signature. Thanks.

Cameron Vanderkamps

Not worth the drive and the wine really isn't that good compared to the other amazing wineries here in BC. Avoid on your wine tours.

Scott Stephenson

Nice selection of whites and reds. Especially the more full bodied reds come with lots of structure and different flavours. Wonderful service.

Renbo Huang

Amanda knocked it out of the park! Passionate and knowledgeable! No pretentiousness. Seriously good wines with full flavours and great nose.

Mike Medland

Bad overpriced wines. Plenty of other wineries to support in this area that are friendlier and have better wines

Matt Faciejew

A great spot! Have visited two years in a row now, and have had really great private tastings with knowledgeable staff. Totally recommend. Excellent wines.

Matt Poirier

Delicious french varietal and style winery. Lucky enough to have one of the wine maker's, Amanda, do our tasting today. What a treat. I read some pretty awful reviews on Google. Do not believe them. This is a top BC winery and the tasting experience was exceptional.

Alunne Santos

Horrid place. I have never felt so unwelcome. This place discriminates on the basis of ones choice with no real data to back up their prejudice. Stay away.

Dora McNeal

This is a top shelf Winery doing it the right way. The wines are awesome. The staff are very good. Worth a visit.

Julie Lockington

Had a wonderful experience here for a tasting. Clara was incredibly knowledgable, the wine was delicious, and the outdoor tasting space was breezy and charming. I particularly enjoyed their Capella white wine and I would highly recommend this winery. Our only complaint was that we didn't get to meet the resident cat, Lionel ;)

Amanda Thomas

Very lovely experience. A bit off the beaten wine track, and especially quiet because they are only doing tastings by reservation right now. The wines are delicious. That being said, the rest was great too. They were gracious about our dog, providing water and giving him attention. They were friendly, knowledgeable about their own wines as well as the industry, and happy to share that with us. The little winery itself is cute and quaint. Does it hurt that I (and most of the province) am all aflutter over one of the owners? No, it doesn't. But the winery experience was more than that, and it certainly stands on its own legs.