There’s many a world class vineyard in BC for you to tour & taste at but did you know there are some award-winning vineyards a mere 45 minutes away from Vancouver?

According to the experts, the terroir in south Langley is similar to that of some of the best wineries in northern France, making this area ideal to grow cool weather grape varietals. And close enough to get there and back in a day.

Backyard Vineyards
wines, winery, wine tour, wine tasting, Langley, BC, Canada, wine pairingsBackyard Vineyards (formerly known Neck of the Woods Winery) has been open for business in the Fraser Valley since 2009 and is recognized for their wines both locally and internationally with 50+ awards todate.

You can sit back, order a glass of wine and soak up the fresh country air in the pretty outdoor gazebo area that overlooks six acres of luscious grapes. The log-beamed retreat is fully covered to ensure plenty of shade from the elements and furnished witwhite wine, red wine, Langely, BC, Canadah custom picnic tables, seating roughly 50 guests and allowing plenty of room to mingle. If it’s a fair weather day, you can also head indoors to the comfortable tasting room and store.

The onsite and online stores offer a range of varietal, blended and bubbly wines made from B.C. grapes. They make juicy reds and crisp whites – the most popular of the 10 different types are the Nosey Neighbour red and white blends.

Township 7
Township 7, vineyards, france, winery, wine tastings, toursThis Metro Vancouver winery is located in a quaint building reminiscent of the many riding stables in the neighbourhood and offers a convenient wine country experience without leaving the city.

Named after the historic community of south Langley, its original name in the late 1800s was “Township 7”- the cottage on the property is an original building from the 1930s.

The Langley location enables them to produce outstanding method traditionelle sparkling wine and dry, Provence style Rosé wines. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines at the south Langley 5 acre property were planted in the spring of 2000 and the winery opened for business in July of 2001.Langley, Barrel, Cellar, Tasting Room, tours, France,

They also offer many cultural and culinary experiences including art shows, live music, theatre, charity fundraisers, wine seminars, community grape harvest/stomp, and winemaker dinners and more.

Chaberton Estates
Chaberton wineryChaberton is one of the largest estate wineries in British Columbia  and the oldest in the Fraser Valley.

They offer daily tastings in their boutique tasting room, winery tours and exquisite dining with authentic french cuisine in the Zagat rated “Excellent” Bacchus Bistro over looking the 55 – acre vineyard.

Started in 1975, the winery now produces in excess of 50,000 cases of wine a year.  There are 20+ wines, all of which are 100% BC VQA from grapes sourced from three of the grape growing regions in BC, the Fraser, Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys. All are available in the wine shop and online.

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