This $8.7 million South Okanagan winery for sale comes with its own caves

The Seven Stones Winery, between Osoyoos and Cawston in the South Okanagan, is for sale.

The asking price is $8.7 million for 25.34 acres, 16 of which are planted in wine grapes.

It comes with a tasting room, wine caves, crush pad, bottling area, warehouse, helipad and a three bedroom, 3.5 bathroom house, according to the real estate listing by Faith Wilson Realty Group/Christies.

“The wine caves provide wine storage, lab and event space, including a commercial kitchen,” the listing states. “This winery is positioned for revenue growth through guided tours, events, and a thriving wine club membership for consumers seeking bottle-aged wines.”

Seven Stones is named for the seven rock formations in the Similkameen Valley known as The Seven Stones.

In 2000 and 2001, it was planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah grapes. In 2005, Petit Verdot vines were added by proprietors Vivianne and George Hanson.

“George was an interesting character who loved to interact with the winery’s patrons during their visits,” the winery’s website says. “He particularly loved hosting epic winemaker’s dinners in the caves throughout the summer. These popular events would include great food, wine and George’s stories of his experiences growing and making wine. He would also treat all the guests to a tour of the wine cellar where he’d proudly share the details of how the caves were built.”

Hanson died from a sudden heart attack in February 2021 at the age of 63, the winery’s website says.

READ MORE: Owner of Seven Stones Winery in Similkameen passes away

The winery has been on the market for 269 days.

It’s located at 1143 Highway 3, a 20-minute drive west from Osoyoos and about seven minutes east of Cawston.

Go here for more details about the listing.

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