La Stella Winery

This is probably the best quality winery in Canada in my humble opinion. I typically prefer old world European reds, and the wines produced here easily rival some of the best Super Tuscans/Brunello in Italy. The Espressivo hits the mark with a fantastic blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Very structured and balanced and so delicious! The Maestoso 100% Merlot blew my socks off. The La Sophia was the best Cabernet Sauvignon I’ve had in the Okanagan Valley. This is a rare gem and elevates BC wine with the greats! Love love love.

We loved visiting this winery. The patio had nice views of the lake. The staff was super nice, friendly and knowledgeable! The wine is delicious, could be a little colder, but we weren't complaining! I loved the big wooden tables on the patio! The chairs on the deck may be a tad uncomfortable for some, and could use some cushions, but was OK for us. We wanted to go back again with more family coming into town this week, but it looked like the dates are limited to Thursday- Monday Delicious wine, we will be back next year

They have their Christmas Advent events this month. Swing by and partake on the festivities. Monies raised will go to the local charities. Oh, and the wine is fantastic.

We tasted with Al today, at La Stella. The experience was so fantastic in that he doesn't bore you with all the tasting notes that you get at every other winery. Let's face it -- we all taste different things in wines. He wants to know if you like it, your thoughts on it, and then he gives you the story of the wines. What a great way to do it. It doesn't hurt that all of the wines we tasted were perfect. And to those people who turned around because the winery only had reds left, turn around, go back, and ask for Al!

Excellent winery - beautiful location, very knowledgeable, approachable and professional staff. Importantly, the wines are delicious. We tried the tastings of the reds - all bold, rich yet unique.La Stella is my new favourite winery in BC for reds, I will be back to try the whites. Tina and Vance today were great - we shall be back, thank you to you both for the great experience.

Such a beautiful winery and the view from and of the winery is stunning. I particularly loved the tasting experience with Al; he was not your typical robotic and reading off a script kind of a host. He got us to engage in the tasting experience and reminded us how bias and pre-informed opinions can get in the way of actually tasting and enjoying the wine.

No chance for tasting.... need to book at least a day ahead these days. Kinda fun being able to boat up to the winery anyway. We picked up a couple bottles to enjoy with dinner at home anyway. Walk in sales are ok. Look for the larger yellow building on the left side of the lake if you going up the lake towards the cottages. Boat dock and ramp right there with La Stella signs.

Good wines with a speciality of Italian grapes. The tasting experience was nice, the spot had an amazing view, it was also family friendly. Great experience.

Stopped in as we have not given this place a try let and absolutely loved it! The wines were fantastic and very reasonably priced, the view was fantastic and the server we had was one of the best we've had. He had such a great knowledge about the farming process and spoke in great detail of how the grapes are grown. We learned so much! Our service also told us about the olive oil and white vinegar that they produce as well. We were able to taste them and they were fantastic! Would definitely return!!

We made a reservation for a tasting of their reds, and Wade took very good care of us! It is obvious he is very passionate about wine growing, soil conditions, and being sustainable, and he was able to share all of the differences in nuances in the wines we tasted. The wines are beautifully expressed, and reminded us of some of the great reds we tasted on our last trip to Italy - this is definitely worth a stop if you are in the Osoyoos area, just be sure to make a reservation in advance!

Another must stop when wine tasting here in Canada! Besides the wine tasting amazing, their story, building and views are truest something to behold. Make your reservation ahead of time to be sure they are open as you don't want to miss out!

Their Moscato is amazing. Although they charge $10 for tastings (3 white, 1 red) or $15 (reds and whites) you get the money back when you spend $20 in wine (which is pretty easy) and they are generous with their tasting pours. It's a very small winery but the quality of their wine is excellent. You cannot find these wines in the BC liquor stores or speciality wine stores (I think). If you look at the restaurants that carry their wines, you'll get an idea of what kind of wine they make (in really good, high end restaurants). I'll definitely come back if I return to the okanagon region.

Check this place out if you love serious attitude. This was recommended to us by a friend in town. Went in for a tasting and at the door, after driving for 15 minutes from our hotel, they let you know it's by appointment only. We were greeted by a lovely, arrogant, and unhelpful employee whom made it clear we were unwelcome. He made a show of staring at his watch several times in a dramatic fashion and said "as you can see, we are out of clean glasses and it'll take 30 minutes". To which we asked "30 minutes for...? To clean the glasses?" To which he responded "yes". There were about 20 clean glasses behind him. Extreme arrogance in a mediocre winery? No, thanks!

A wine tasting with a touch of grace and elegance. This was a first-time visit for us. We arrived to find a very lovely property - outside 'and' inside - and when inside, the whole scene, including why we were there (which was to see, and possibly taste some of their wine offerings), had a nice touch of elegance about it. What I tasted: 'Leggiero' (Chardonnay), 'Vivace' (Pinot Grigio), and 'Fortissimo' (a red blend). The tastings were very enjoyable, the wines tasted all very fine - I particularly-enjoyed the Pinot Grigio and the red blend. It was a visit that will not be forgotten ... and I give high-marks to the very gracious hosts!

So, LaStella doesn't ship to the US right now; I live in the US, and my husband and I still joined their wine club. If you are anywhere near LaStella you HAVE to go! There's so much to love about this place. Their wine is incredible. I rarely enjoy every single thing I taste, but I certainly did here. My favorites were the Fortissimo and the Lastellina. To be fair, almost everything was my favorite, but these were the ones my husband and I really geeked out about. They also have a really awesome selection of outstanding olive oil and balsamic vinegar that pair nicely together. We took home some of the balsamic vinegar and ration it for very special occasions. The wine is the main thing, but the space is beautiful! The bar and building itself is so incredibly pretty and well designed. The patio is spacious and has a beautiful view. We went to the majority of the wineries in Osoyoos and Oliver in about a week, and this was a major standout. Run, don't walk, to LaStella! I look forward to my next trip to pick up my wine! :)

Yesterday was a day full of hit-or-miss customer service, and this was a HUGE miss for us. We had stopped here on our first day of checking out wineries in the area, and decided to come back later as there was a movie set wrapping up at the location (how cool is that! No idea what movie) and the space was super tight. No problem - the gal told us they have a "picnic license" and encouraged us to come back with some cheese or snacks and enjoy a picnic while tasting/ buying a bottle to enjoy on the deck following. Sold! Revisit the following day on our way out of town. As encouraged, we stopped at a local deli and picked up some cheese and salami etc. Walk into the winery in shorts and tees, carrying our white plastic sack of snacks and ask at the counter if we can grab an empty table on the deck to do our tasting. Head out that way. Are ignored for 10-15 minutes. Sit back and relax, as there are a few groups finishing up that are chit-chatty, no problem. Guy finally comes over to do our tasting and my impression is he assessed our casual dress and plastic bag of snacks, and decided right then and there to just perform the tasting and be done with us. He poured our wines, told us his 45 second spiel about each pour, and got the heck out of dodge. Never came back to check if we wanted to enjoy a bottle (we did) or if we had any additional questions about the wines (we did) or just anything even remotely friendly or welcoming. BF goes to get our dog, brings him into me then goes inside to the counter to purchase our bottle we wanted to enjoy. Dog is tired, it's been a long day. Drunk customer wanders past on his way out after tasting, leans forward and down with his hand extended (anyone with dogs knows this is not ok!) dog reactively growls and backs up. First sign of attention from the staff for us! Dog is requested to leave (I get it, he is a reactive dog NOT aggressive but I totally get it, no problem) instead of putting dog in the car I said F it, we're all leaving. I think this winery thinks they are better than they are and it is therefore ok for them to prejudge their customers - not sure if shorts/ tees are too casual in their eyes, or if the plastic sack was a turn off (don't say bring in a picnic then!), or if the guy we had is just rude in general. In any case, we found several other wineries we enjoyed immensely on this trip and won't be back here.

La Stella is a small winery in Osoyoos. It's only been open for a few months, but it's worth a visit. When we arrived, we were greeted and invited to go up to the top of the gorgeous Tuscan style building to see the view of the vineyard and Lake Osoyoos. Breathtaking! This is one beautiful place. The wine is very good. In fact, I am enjoying a glass of Vivace 2006 Pinot Grigio right now!

La Stella's new building is totally gorgeous, and perhaps I am being unfair here to them in particular to have my little nostalgic screed, but it makes me very sad that wineries in the Okanagan are starting to charge - kind of a lot - for their tastings. Five bucks? Come on! One of the things I've loved the most about tasting in the Okanagan has been that it feels like getting off the track. I love the family feel and utter enthusiasm for food and wine so many of the wineries offer, and the chance to just hang out and have a nice conversation while tasting. For me personally, I always buy more when I feel like I connect. And, La Stella felt like some of the more sterile mass producers in Napa/Sonoma. Maybe that means they've "arrived," but it feels to me like something's been lost. That said, their sparkling muscato is absolutely delish and you should definitely buy some- you can still get it in town at Firefly.

Very nice place to stop.....and while the building is nice, and the view is great, the wines are more hit and miss. As with their sister winery, we liked their first vintage a bit better than the last we tried, but we'll be stopping by again soon! Tasting room and staff are very nice, price points are a bit high for quality, but I'd still say it's a "must stop" on a BC tour. Of course if the exchange rate was better....I might be singing a different tune.... :-) Update: On this trip, it's one of the shining stars of the group! Well balanced, and nice line up in general. They're coming along very well! Price points are still a bit high, but hey, when in BC.....

To preface this review, I don't know a lot about wine - I know enough to say pinot noir is my favorite red, and that I'm not a fan of whites. For me, these were delicious and refreshing. The bartender was fun to talk to and clearly knows a lot about her craft, and she's even training to be a sommelier. The pours for the tastings were generous, and I was surprised to find out that I love their dessert wine... so much so that I bought a bottle to bring home!

La Stella is the type of place I'd consider having a small wedding at. the patio off the back of the tasting room is gorgeous, with an amazing view of the vineyard, and there is the CUTEST little room that looks like a modern version of French Provincial. The sparkling moscato is *most* excellent, and worth every sip.

One of our winery stops when traveling through the town. If you're doing a trip through this valley, this is a place you should check out and get at least a few bottles.

Very beautiful views from their patio/deck. Their whites were very tasty compared to their reds. Very reasonably priced wines. I loved the experience of sitting on their patio & having them bring out the next tasting. Relaxed, friendly, casual. Grabbed a bottle of Vivace (Prinot Gris) & a bottle of Leggiero (an Un-Oaked Chardonnay). Worth a re-visit some time.

Absolutely the best winery tasting environment I've ever been to! New glass with every different wine. Joel was extremely knowledgable about ever detail involving wine. Signed up for the twice yearly case of wine...can't wait to receive my first case!

It is a tiny little winery with a gorgeous view, friendly and knowledgeable staff and the most amazing wine. We had out of this world reds looking out at a gorgeous vineyard framed by hills. The wine was just wow-complex, full bodied and perfect. Pricy for the region though but worth it. The best one was La Sophia but literally every red was a work of art. The winery sells out before every August so it's best to come earlier in the summer.

Absolutely top notch tasting guides at this establishment. We did our tasting on the beautiful patio since the bar was busy and the guide didn't want us to wait. The tasting takes about 20 minutes I think, but to be honest I lost track of time because they had so much interesting stuff to say about their particular wines, and wine in general (and I've been to many wineries). The tasting is $5 (waived with purchase), but I have no complaints since this includes a taste of a $95 bottle of red. The owners are clearly dedicated to making and sharing the best Italian-inspired wine they can.

Nice service, nice wine & nice patio. Face Osoyoos Lake. A beautiful winery surrounded by apple trees.

BC wines with an Italian soul. Love the Vivace Pinot Grigio (very Italian, crisp and steely) and the Fortissimo (their take on a super-tuscan, complete with a splash of sangiovese). Their more spendy wines (up to $100 a bottle) are fantastic as well but too rich for my pocketbook.

OMG, the wine the location & the staff everything about this winery is "UNBELIEVABLE". their red is the best red I have ever tried in Canada. I love their wine making practise and the fact they care so much about the quality of their wine. I totally recommend this to everyone. the best way to judge this winery and their wine is to try it. i will be going there every year just to follow every vantage and i think this winery will be the only cult wine in Canada. to your health. Cheers

A beautiful setting and some nice wines. It was a bit busy when we arrived so we were asked if we could wait a few minutes on the deck. It is a gorgeous setting. Our hostess came out and looked around and said, "It is a beautiful day, would you like to do the tasting out here" What a deal some very nice wines in a wonderful setting. The Muscato is a must by, the unoaked Chardonnay very unique and the Fortissimo a great blend. Overall a great, relaxing tasting.

not surprised at all to find lastella as another winery that is performing at the very top of their game. sister winery to the more famous le vieux pin winery, Lastella is were the people who operate both of these wineries get to send a nod to the italians and their tradition of winemaking. the white wines here while not complex as those at le vieux pin, are fresh, fruity and delicious. the reds though is where they excel. our family and some other tasters alongside us preferred the bold, full body and full throttle reds here. we purchased a case of their super tuscan inspired blend fortissimo to cellar and follow its aging curve for years to come. was able to buy one of 6 vertical cases they had put together which had a bottle of this dating back to 2007 vintage. a treat to open all these bottles at our next wine wednesday party and see how each vintage has aged. it is worthy of mentioning that with their lookout tower, expansive patio and rolling hills the kids were happy to play outside and discover stuff while the adults were enjoying the wines. strongly recommended.

Don't skip this winery, the view alone is worth the visit. The staff were friendly and informative. As two wine novices, we enjoyed it a lot!