Dave’s surprise birthday weekend to Vancouver, B.C. started with one question—where can I find exceptional wineries no more than an hour outside of the city? The answer came from Alfred, who guided us on a private wine tasting tour through the western portion of the Fraser Valley, around Langley, British Columbia Canada. This well-curated trip featured some of the top wineries of the area and they source from the coveted Okanagan region, in addition to, producing from estate fruit. If you don’t have four days to explore the Okanagan, know there are tasting rooms and vineyards just over the border in Langley, B.C. that will expand your wine-mind.

Blackwood Lane Winery

Visit Blackwood Lane

Glass House Estate Winery

Visit Glass House

Chaberton Estate Winery & Bacchus Bistro

Visit Chaberton

Township 7 Wines

Visit Township 7

Interested in a private British Columbia wine tasting tour?

Vancouver Private Tours

Alfred Esmeijer, host of Vancouver Private Tours.

Blackwood Lane Winery 2009 Alliànce

The Blackwood Lane Winery team, featuring winemaker Carlos Lee (far left) and General Manager, Kimberley Collins (second left)

The English inspired Blackwood Lane Winery tasting room

Blackwood Lane Winery back patio

Award-winning, Chaberton Estate Winery

Thank you, Judy Tallas, for the wonderful tasting line up!

Bacchus Bistro at Chaberton Estate Winery

Incredible vegetarian at Bacchus Bistro, Chaberton Estate Winery

Beef Bourguignon at Bacchus Bistro. Yes, I had the white Bacchus wine with this. (Rebel)

2016 Millefiori from Glass House Estate Winery. Did you see the glass top? Love.

Co-owner, Ingrid de Jong of Glass House Estate Winery

Glass House Estate Winery tasting room

Glass House Estate Winery’s beautiful event space

Bridge to Glass House Estate vines

Deborah Funnell shows us the plaque when the 2007 Township 7 Chardonnay was served at Queen Elizabeth II State Dinner

Township 7 2014 Black Dog wine

Township 7 Winery vineyards and tasting room patio

Township 7 Winery vines