Tantalus Vineyards

Tantalus was our sole wine stop during our Okanagan visit, and it didn’t disappoint. The tasting room and surrounding views are absolutely stunning. Our host was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the wines and the vineyard’s story. We left with some great bottles and a memorable experience.

I have to say, this might have been our best experience in Okanagan. My wife and I visited the winery in June 2025. We weren't familiar with the brand so everything was new. We sat outside, facing the vineyards. On each table, they have a map showing which grapes grow in wich plot/area, it helps understanding a bit better the location. Our sommelier was phenomenal, his knowledge was above all others we talked to. I even had a silky question about the cork and he knew the answer! My greatest surprise was the riesling they served us as I'm usually not a big fan. 10/10 recommend!

My server Alexa was amazing!! We did a wine taste hop today and she definitely stood out! so personable and had an extensive answer to any questions I asked, definitely made me want to come back :)❤️

Knowledgeable staff and very comfortable seating options. Reisling and Pinot Noir were world class. Native Canadian art is on display and on the wine labels.

Booked in for a tasting. Very knowledgeable staff and a nice selection of wines. Beautiful location. Worth visiting and trying what they produce. Some really nice wines.

Went on a Wednesday afternoon, was moderately busy. The waiting area is in full sun and hot, installing some umbrellas would really make it a more pleasant environment. The wine tasting was very professional and organized, most of the wines were very enjoyable. A very nice place and good experience.

My favorite Okanagan winery, just been there for my second (then third) visit. Great wines, very welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Very much recommend!

My husband and I were visiting wineries for our wedding anniversary. Tantalus really stood out from the rest for their great wines, amazing views, and fantastic staff. Alexa was so knowledgeable about the wines while being approachable and down-to-earth. We learned a lot from her and brought some great wines home with us!

THE BIG: Located in South Kelonwa, on a beautiful lot that overlooks the lake. Vines adorn the lot and has a beautiful outdoor elevated patio. Plenty of parking in the private lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a Wednesday morning before we headed back to Calgary and fortunately on Wednesdays they do tours along with a tasting. The tour was going over the winery and how the lake effect helps keep the grapes cool during the summer and warm during the winter. We also got to walk around the property and see the fruit blossom. After the tour (~30 mins), we headed to the patio to enjoy a 5 pour tasting that included a riesling, cab franc, pinot noir, rose and a syrah. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, for two tastings it was $30 CAD and if you make a bottle purchase, you get $5 off the tasting. Will be back to try more of their rieslings!

The tasting room was filled with laughter, with 5 of the 6 tables filled with groups, the wine tasting host was informative, but not rushed. The wines were quite tasty, the unpacked chardonnay was refreshing. The prices were in the middle to low price range of the local wineries i visited this trip.

While the Pinot noir sure is tasty, this was the worst wine tasting of my life. The whole experience took us almost an hour to get through five wines meaning someone came and spoke to us every 10 or so minutes. A lot of waiting around. Each table had people but there were 5 people who seemed to be working and no one was waiting at the door. I'm not sure if it was an understaffed situation but they seemed to be sharing just one bottle to avoid opening more bottles. I get you want to use up the bottles you have open to avoid opening a new bottle but it led to a really poor customer experience. The tasting fee was also $15. $5 waived if you bought a bottle. Definitely the most expensive fee I've seen for poor service and not amazing wine. The Pinot noir was deliciously buttery and the views were pretty. Our sommelier or tasting guide was friendly but no apologies or explanations for why it was taking so long. Would never return or recommend.

Dog friendly patio, changed dogs . Enjoyed the pinot meuiere the most. The bear Chardonnay is so unique & I'm not a Chardonnay fan.

The Tanalus winery and tasting room in Kelowna overlooks mountains, terraced vines and Lake Okanagan and the tasting room has a view that can almost stop your heart. Gorgeous. We had shorter tasting here of about five wines, and focused on the splashy, light and crisp: riesling, rose, pinot noir. The tasting room staff were polished professionals, giving guidance and sharing information without the heavy hand of a marketing and sales push. Elegant and modern, just like the wine. I got pretty lucky here to get in a quick conversation with some of the winery staff while admiring the simple, whitewashed and modern architecture of the Tantalus facility, and heard the story that Canadian architect Bing Thom originally put in a bid and design specs for the winery project here, a design that turned out to be beautiful but unrealistic for the setting. The ultimate builder? A local with a background in building industrial facilities. The LEED certified winery space reflects that aesthetic in the best ways: simple, beautiful, modern and practical. This is a wonderful modern hillside setting with floor to ceiling windows is a great spot to taste crisp, light wines (particularly the riesling) with welcoming, polished and friendly staff. A good tasting experience in the Okanagan.

One of the smaller wineries in the area, but they don't disappoint. The view from their building is serene and has an unobstructed view of the lake. The space is really modern and clean. Nothing glitzy or dated or pretentious about it. It lets the wine speak for itself. The tasting cost a few bucks but is waived if you buy wine. The two ladies working were both really friendly. We tried several and my favorite was the Lab. The lab is a fun limited edition batch that they come up with every year. It's only sold on site and can't be purchased elsewhere (that's what we were told). Every year's is different so if you're in love with it, please buy a lot because once it's gone, it's gone! We bought six, so no regrets! I appreciated the fact they're dog friendly and we got to bring our dog inside while we enjoyed the wine tasting.

We have visited this winery before, however we were very disappointed with their service today and overall attitude. It's a small winery however they lacked hospitality and any sort of positive sentiment. The only thing he we heard was "no" and negativity. Even the wine the are known for was not available. Very disappointing experience especially given the experience we had at the nearby wineries.

This winery is in an ultra-modern building looking over vineyards toward the lake. They are dog friendly and close to town. The wines are good (and while there are lots of good wines in the area, most are at wineries not so close to town).

Now that's a name for the winery. Not named after the street it's on or a generic geographical feature. Tantalus. (and I'm not joking by that first part; Road 13 is located on Road 13 and Bench 1775 is located on 1775 Bench) A figure in Greek mythology (the best mythology), Tantalus stole ambrosia and nectar from the gods and was banished to Tartarus for the transgression. His punishment was to suffer eternal hunger and thirst while nourishment always remained just beyond his reach. Hmm...now thinking about it, I'm hoping a winery using that name is ironic. If the host tempts me with a tasting while also keeping the glass behind the bar, I may just punch him or her in the mouth. Thankfully, that didn't happen. In fact, I had already enjoyed Tantalus previously at a wine festival in Prince George the previous fall. I knew what to expect, but the winery was still an impressive sight...not this day, however, given it was raining. Our luck had to run out. The previous year, we had visited 60 wineries in a week, and it was sunny throughout. Alas, this day-trip in Kelowna was overcast and wet. It was also March; frankly, I'm surprised they were even open. We visited four wineries that day and were happy to be doted on by hosts suffering zero distraction. For a moment, you can ignore the Greek symbolism and admire the first nations masks adorned on each bottle, masks peppered throughout the tasting room. I enjoyed their implementation despite their jarring inclusion in a winery taking the name of a Greek tragedy. It doesn't really match the theme...unless...unless. (Quickly searches Google) AHAA! John Barton's epic play Tantalus heavily employs masks in its theater production. Brilliant! Talk about a subtle reference there, if true. Oh, please be true! It was not the only hit. Apparently, "Tantalus mask" was a piece of First Federation technology pillaged from the Mirror Universe by Emperor Tiberius from Balok in the non-canon Star Trek novel Preserver. And that's something I now know. I'm going to take a stab in the dark here and assume that's not where the winery borrowed the name. My bet is on the play. Where was I? Right, the icewines are the bee's knees. Yes, Tantalus has wine, shocking. I enjoyed them all, and they're worth buying, though this time, I only picked up their aforementioned icewine, a 2015 Syrah, which wasn't cheap. I would definitely place Tantalus on the list of wineries I would want to revisit in the future, especially when I have a larger budget. At least I believed them authentic and not shilling pseudoscience down the street at Summerhill. I'd frequent Tantalus a hundred times over before returning there. In conclusion, wine was not denied, the name is probably ironic, the weather was awful, but the winery was awesome. Tantalus--a winery using masks named after a play that used masks. I tip my hat.

Had an amazing tasting here! Definitely recommend checking this place out, it is so nice. The wine is real good too. Staff are extremely friendly.

Great place! I loved it and it was not crowded at all when we went. They were even dog friendly too which was really nice. This is not a huge place like some of the more popular wineries, but they absolutely make it up in the amazing and friendly service, great teamwork, decor and the beautiful balcony that overlooks the mountains and the valley, so beautiful. I loved it here and the tasting was great. I got four bottles and so definitely try what their interns are making with the masters as well! It was wonderful.

Drove by this winery this afternoon. Front driveway gate closed. Sign on the gate says closed for the season. Another states you can buy their wine online. I get its early. Other wineries are open and are offering tours. I guess it's because it's only ever of the smaller ones. Will come back in the summer sometime.

The wine is ok, and the winery is very pretty. However, we were the only visitors at the winery and the employees still barely paid attention to us and gave non-existent pours.

Although Tantalus is a beautiful architectural building the customer service is non-existent. I have made two visits out there in the past month only to wander around the showroom waiting to do some tastings and was completely ignored....My friend from Ontario and I even stood at a tasting bar where a couple had just been served but no one even said hello. Will never go back.

Tantalus was our first stop on a day of wine touring over the long weekend in Kelowna. It was easy to find and has a great spot up on a hill with a super view of the city. The facility is pretty new and has huge beautiful windows so you can take in the view from inside and also enjoy any art on display. For the tasting I tried their popular Riesling, which I found deliciously crisp, the Rose, and the Pinot Noir. I would say that the Riesling was quite good and well-suited for my tastes - not too sweet, but smooth going down. We were helped by two individuals (forget their names, sorry) that were pleasant and answered our questions without issue. I don't believe tours are available, but tastings are available throughout the day for $3, but it is waived if you purchase a bottle. Definitely give this one a try on your way down to the wineries on Lakeshore Drive!

This was my favourite of the wineries in the Okanagan. Very good wines and a quiet, laid back atmosphere. Our server Connor was the best - he knew the answer to every question we had about the grapes and gave us some great recommendations for things to do in town later in the day.

I wasn't all that impressed with Tantalus. Despite all of the amazing reviews it has gotten I thought it was average. Perhaps it was the feeling that I was in a concrete box, or maybe it was because it was off season and they only had a few bottles open. Regardless, I wasn't all that impressed. The staff were nice enough and the wines were pretty good but that's it. Nothing spectacular, I didn't hate it... just didn't fall in love.... that's okay right?

Gorgeous LEED Platinum tasting room with panoramic views of vineyards and lakes. Friendly staff. Not a huge number of wines, and the tasting is comparatively pricey (3 for $3, waived with purchase), but absolutely worth a visit for the views alone.

Very friendly staff great blush wine. Amazing view. Easy to get to and good parking ...................................

An absolutely gorgeous winery - amazing views so you feel you are in this peaceful and elegant oasis. We had an incredible old vine Riesling and the sparkling wines were absolutely lovely - amazing actually - An old vine Riesling and a Pinot Noir which we ended up getting. The service was superb and the overall experience was great.

This is the best winery in Kelowna. All their wines are excellently made. I don't think there's another winery that manages to excel across the board as Tantalus does. When we have out-of-town visitors, this is the only must-visit winery. The view is pretty good, too.