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Bonamici Cellars

Quick Facts

Proprietors: Mario & Vicky Rodi and Philip & Treena Soo

Winemaker/Viticulturist: Philip Soo

Sales & Marketing: Mario Rodi

Vineyard size: 9.5 acres – Rolling Hills Vineyard (Home Site), 3 acres – Long Term Lease (Osoyoos)

Key Grape Varieties: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Cab Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese & Barbera

Production: 2,500 cases

Wines
Produced: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, AMICIZIA Sparkling wine, Rose, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, BELVIAGGIO Super Tuscan Red Blend, Sangiovese and Barbera.

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Contact Information

2385 Rolling Hills Road
Okanagan Falls, B.C. V0H 1R2

778-515-3311
mariorodi@telus.net

Tasting Room Hours

March-April
Open: Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm

May long weekend – September
Open: Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm

Features

  • Bike Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Areas
bonamici branded bottles sitting in the sunshine on a red table cloth
Phil and Mario in vineyard working on the vines.

History

Founded in 2012, Bonamici Cellars is a collaboration between consulting winemaker, Philip Soo and good friend and business partner Mario Rodi. Phil and Mario met while working in the corporate world – Phil as a winemaker and Mario in sales and marketing. Sharing a passion for great Italian wines and a love for the Okanagan inspired them to create Bonamici Cellars.

Bonamici – Italian for “good friends” captures the essence of the brand. It’s about celebrating life with great wine and delicious food bringing family and friends together around the table to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures.

In 2016, after searching extensively for a permanent home for Bonamici they found the ideal site – a picturesque 10-acre property in the Okanagan Falls area surrounded by world class award winning wineries. Since then, a 9-acre vineyard has been planted, a beautiful tasting room and picnic area overlooking stunning valley views opened and a new production facility completed in the Fall of 2020.

We invite you to visit and Discover BONAMICI – experience our hand-crafted, Italian inspired wines.

Black Market Wine Co.

Quick Facts

Opened: 2020

Proprietors: Rob Hammersley, Michelle Shewchuk

Winemaker: Rob Hammersley

Viticulturist: Rob Hammersley

Vineyard size: 8 acres in Kaleden and Osoyoos; plus contracted grapes

Key grape varieties: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Blanc, Bacchus, Chardonnay

Production: 2,500 cases

Wines:

The Syndicate (Red blend), Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Secret Society (mysterious red and white blends), rose, Bacchus, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay. We also release small-batch wines under our Unsanctioned Series in certain vintages.

 

In addition to Conviction Ridge Vineyard, our sustainably-farmed estate property in picturesque Kaleden, we work with growers throughout the valley who share our passion for quality and our commitment to sustainable and responsible farming. Starting with great fruit means we can achieve our goal of minimal intervention winemaking and produce wines that reflect the outstanding climate and growing conditions of the Okanagan Valley.
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Contact Information

198 Spruce Avenue
Kaleden, B.C. V0H 1K0

778-515-3311
rob@blackmarketwine.ca

Tasting Room & Patio Hours

Daily, 11am-5pm

Features

  • Bike Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Areas
Black Market Winery views

History

Situated on a bench overlooking Skaha Lake, Black Market Wine Co. crafts distinctive small lot wines. In addition to our organically-farmed Conviction Ridge vineyard in picturesque Kaleden, other vineyards from which we source our grapes are responsibly and sustainably farmed by growers who care as much about quality as we do.

Our journey began as Garagistes, producing just 100 cases of the 2012 vintage of our signature red blend The Syndicate. Working out of another winery has provided us the opportunity to grow and develop our craft. 2020 marks the start of a new chapter as we open our own winery and tasting room in Kaleden.