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2 reviews for Wild Goose Vineyards
2 reviews in English
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Review from Sheila W.
BC
1/30/2009 1 photo
The only "little guy" to break into the top 10 of the 2008 Canadian Wine Awards by Wine Access magazine, it is fair to way that finding a nice bottle at this family run winery will not be a wild goose chase. (har har)
The flagship wines are riesling, gewurztraminer, and pinot gris. But don't go expecting a big attraction or castle of a winery. The wine tasting shop is very modest and there are not any add-on offerings or bells and whistles. Unless you count the possibility of a self-supplied picnic on their patio.
The tasting room is open April to October. In the off season or for tours you'll need an appointment. Lovers of white wines with good minerality should make it a stop. -
Review from Carolyn C.
Vancouver, BC
1/27/2009
The Wild Goose Winery, established by the Kruger Family, sits on 10 acres of rolling hills just South of Okanagan Falls. First planted in 1983, the Wild Goose vineyards were not used for the Krugers' own wines until 1990. Since then, the winery has gained significant attention for its well-crafted Germanic. It has expanded its acreage to 15 acres with the addition of Mystic River Vineyard on the South Okanagan River.
Wild Goose's tasting room and wine shop is very simple, conveying its history as an original farmgate winery. There is obvious passion put into the wines by the hard-working Kruger family, whose three generations run the tasting room, make the wine, and manage the vineyards. The wine shop is bright and spacious, and staff are very knowledgeable. There is a licensed picnic/patio area out front where visitors can enjoy their own lunches and wine. Children are welcome, and can sample fruit juices at the tasting bar.
WILD GOOSE VINEYARDS
The Wild Goose Winery, established by the Kruger Family, sits on 10 acres of rolling hills just South of Okanagan Falls. First planted in 1983, the Wild Goose vineyards were not used for the Krugers' own wines until 1990. Since then, the winery has gained significant attention for its well-crafted Germanic. It has expanded its acreage to 15 acres with the addition of Mystic River Vineyard on the South Okanagan River.
Wild Goose's tasting room and wine shop is very simple, conveying its history as an original farmgate winery. There is obvious passion put into the wines by the hard-working Kruger family, whose three generations run the tasting room, make the wine, and manage the vineyards. The wine shop is bright and spacious, and staff are very knowledgeable. There is a licensed picnic/patio area out front where visitors can enjoy their own lunches and wine. Children are welcome, and can sample fruit juices at the tasting bar.
Wine
Germanic wines are the primary focus of Wild Goose Vineyards, and suitably so considering the Kruger family's heritage. Wines are sourced from the estate, as well as other vineyards in the South Okanagan. The Autumn Gold blend, a white, is the most popular wine among consumers.
Last Word
If you are looking to taste some great white wines, among others, stop in at Wild Goose. We recommend that you visit earlier, as the wines may well sell out before the season's end- and the Krugers might be able to go on a bit of a vacation
