When you love wine so much you must make it subscription-official, we’ve got you covered.
There are many Canadian wine clubs to consider, especially in the Okanagan area. For some, the choice is simple – maybe you’ll choose the winery within walking distance from home, the one your Uncle co-owns (because who says no to a family discount), or the one with lovely grounds you like to enjoy.
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But the choice isn’t so clear for others that don’t already have a clear loyalty to a winery. It also means you have dozens of options at your fingertips and can choose the best Canadian wine club membership for you! Don’t worry; we can help out with that part.
If there’s one thing we know, it’s Canadian wine. We have a few favourite wineries that have designed fabulous wine subscriptions with creative perks you never knew you needed. Get ready to uncork a world of flavour because here are some of our favourite Canadian wine clubs that will elevate your sipping game to extraordinary heights.
Best Canadian Wine Clubs
Friends of Frind: Frind Estate Winery
About the Winery:
Frind Winery is a renowned West Kelowna winery that grabs attention with stunning vineyards and exceptional wines. Visitors can indulge in wine tastings, take guided tours, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Okanagan Valley. Still, members get the best deal with exclusive capabilities that elevate the overall experience. For example, the gorgeous lakefront patio is only available for members to reserve and offers the most beautiful views on the grounds. You also can get exclusive deals on private tastings for small groups, which makes for a perfect afternoon spent with friends or family. Join Frind for a tasting, Yoga and Mimosa class, beach club lounge and more!
If you want a wine club as fun from your home as at the estate, here is a great option! The Friends of Frind Wine Club includes exceptional wines shipped to your door and great in-person perks.
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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Two shipments of 12 bottles of wine per year.
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The shipments include sommelier-curated wine collections according to the season.
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There is an option to customize your wine shipments to your personalized taste.
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Complimentary shipping on six bottles or more, year-round.
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Complimentary tastings for members and up to 5 guests.
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Members have exclusive access to create reservations for the Frind Estate lakefront patio one month in advance for groups of six or more.
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Access to wine club exclusive events.
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Member pricing on Elevated Tastings.
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Estate Members only: A complimentary elevated tasting for two after the first membership year.
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Estate Members only: Reserve seated private tastings for members and up to five guests.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
About the Winery:
Summerhill Pyramid Winery is a deliciously sustainable Kelowna winery known for its unique approach to winemaking. The wines are aged and stored in a massive pyramid-shaped cellar, which the winery believes is the secret weapon to creating the highest quality wines. Summerhill Pyramid Winery is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, ensuring that their grapes are grown with nature, the community and the planet in mind. Their grounds are perfect for cute summer picnics, and they offer inventive and creative flavours to try during an ever-popular wine tasting.
Their Canada wine club reflects this emphasis on quality, creativity and sustainability by only including the best organic wines. Summerhill Pyramid Winery is one of the few organic wineries on this list. They rely on natural strategies and patience to create a stunning collection of wines. Anyone looking for a sustainable way to enjoy wine should consider this Canada wine subscription!
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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Twenty-four bottle selections per year are separated into four shipments of six bottles.
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Wines are handpicked by our winemaker sommelier per year at member’s pricing.
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Complimentary Pyramid Experience and Champagne Making Tours for up to 6 guests (Booking Required).
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Members have first access to new wines before they’re released.
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Priority status for events – they host several fun events that can sell out!
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Wines that are exclusive to members.
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First Priority to Library Releases.
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Special member pricing for wines.
Hatch Winery: JPC Fan Club
About the Winery:
This quirky, small-batch winery seamlessly fuses quality wine with an approachable atmosphere. This charming boutique winery showcases delicious varietals with creative names that perfectly complement the distinctness of their brand.
When you come to Hatch Winery, you will enjoy a beautifully-renovated tractor shed, hand-painted signs, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for relaxing and drinking quality wines.
The Hatch Winery is actually an integral part of a bigger wine club that includes three wineries, one cidery and one brewery, all local to West Kelowna. The JPC Fan Club is perfect for people who don’t need the fluff but want variety in what they sip after a long day.
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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A whopping ten different options for fan club sizes, from 12 bottles/year to 36 bottles per year.
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Specific clubs for beer and cider if you want to switch it up from the wine.
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“Red wine only” and “white wine only” wine club options for people with specific preferences.
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There are no customizations available (counting this one as a pro, as it will break you out of your box and introduce you to wines you never knew you would love!)
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All member specials, discounts and more can be enjoyed at every winery, cidery and brewery featured in the JPC Fan Club.
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Enjoy 15% off all in-person and online JPC-produced alcohol-based product purchases + merchandise.
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Complimentary winery tastings for you and up to 5 friends when visiting the Hatch, Black Swift Vineyards and Crown & Thieves.
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Wine Club Exclusives, Special Releases & Futures will be within your grasp.
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All new members will receive a Welcome Box (or Fan Club Exclusive Growler for beer club members) of goodies.
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15% discount on all JPC food establishments
Gray Monk Winery
About the Winery:
You’ll find Gray Monk Winery in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. This winery has been aging nicely for over 40 years, perfecting its winemaking processes over the decades. The beautiful estate and vineyard looking over Lake Okanagan provide an elegant backdrop for everyone enjoying a sunny afternoon with wine in hand.
Gray Monk has a glowing reputation for expertise in cool-climate viticulture, which is best shown in their German-inspired white wines, such as Riesling and Gewürztraminer. It’s easy to spend hours enjoying these grounds with delicious food pairings at their restaurant, The Lookout, wine tastings, vineyard walks, tours and more.
Their traditional wine club subscription focuses on providing you with the highest quality wines and great customer service.
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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Grey Monk wine club includes six bottles of wine in each shipment, and there is one shipment for each season of the year.
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The price per shipment will be a 15% discount on Winemaker-selected wines.
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You can choose standard collections or customized shipments to best satisfy your preferences.
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15% discount on Winery Experience Tastings and accessories.
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Complimentary tastings for a member and three guests. Up to 6 tastings a year.
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Access to member-exclusive wines and first access to our newest releases.
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Enjoy member-exclusive events and first access to all events at the Estate.
Crown & Thieves Winery
About the Winery:
Crown & Thieves, a winery in Kelowna, is a fan-favourite winery for locals and visitors alike. The moment you lay eyes on the building, you’ll see why. Crown and Thieves’ playfully theatrical personality is seen when you see the faux-crumble-down facade.
This winery has a flair for the dramatic with wines named “Pinky Blinders” and “Winemaker’s Wench,” which have earned them numerous accolades. Beyond its award-winning wines, Crown & Thieves offers more to discover within its walls.
The Angel Share restaurant is known for generous buffet portions and family-style platters, while a prohibition-era-esque speakeasy downstairs throws people into the game of Clue.
Crown and Thieves is proud to share “The Wine Lover’s Guild,” a crucial part of the larger JPC Fan Club. You can have all the benefits you experience with this winery at every participating business, including three wineries, a cidery and a brewery!
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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A whopping ten different options for fan club sizes, from 12 bottles/year to 36 bottles per year.
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Specific clubs for beer and cider if you want to switch it up from the wine.
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“Red wine only” and “white wine only” wine club options for people with specific preferences.
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No customizations are available.
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All member specials, discounts and more can be enjoyed at every winery, cidery and brewery featured in the JPC Fan Club.
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Enjoy 15% off all in-person and online JPC-produced alcohol-based product purchases + merchandise.
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Complimentary winery tastings for you and up to 5 friends when visiting the hatch, Black Swift Vineyards and Crown & Thieves.
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Wine Club Exclusives, Special Releases & Futures will be within your grasp.
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All new members will receive a Welcome Box (or Fan Club Exclusive Growler for beer club members) of goodies – more info below.
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15% discount on all JPC food establishments.
Peller Estates
About the Winery:
Proudly standing at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Peller Estates has a winemaking history dating back to 1969. This pioneer in Canadian winemaking is amidst beautiful vineyards and offers breathtaking views of the Niagara Peninsula. This expansive and elegant estate is so stunning they host multiple different tours to share the grounds with guests.
Peller Estates is famous for the Canadian original, Icewine. Produced from grapes left on the vine after a fall harvest, this flavorful dessert wine has developed a cult following and has several prestigious awards. The best place to enjoy this locally-famous wine is in the 10Below Icewine Lounge – Niagara’s only igloo-like lounge made from 13,607 kilos of ice and kept at a frosty 10º below zero. Parkas are necessary!
With tastings, tours, fine dining and much to look at, it’s easy to spend a visually and gastronomically stimulating afternoon at Peller Estates.
Peller Estates is a big part of a larger wine club that showcases exceptional wines from multiple stunning Canadian Wineries under WineLife. Some of these wineries include Sandhill, Red Rooster, Gray Monk, and more!
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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Four quarterly shipments of 6 VQA wines – each delivered at the end of October, January, April and July.
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Option to customize your shipment or trust expert sommeliers to provide you with the best bottles they have.
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A free myWineLife magazine.
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A WineLife Reds edition that only ships complex, decadent red wines.
Phantom Creek
About the Winery:
A true gem in Oliver, BC, Phantom Creek Estates specializes in Bordeaux-style red blends that have gained critical acclaim for their depth, complexity, and balance. People often come to try this award-winning wine and stay for the incredible atmosphere. And the wine.
Walk the grounds to find multiple creative and whimsical sculptures, or head inside the estate to enjoy a thoughtfully minimalistic and crisp environment perfect for focusing on the quality of the wine. If you want a guided experience, there are tastings and tours available. Visitors can enjoy the indoor and outdoor estate scenery and immerse themselves in the exquisite wine selection.
Once you’re hooked on this winery, The Phantom Creek Grand Cru Club is a natural next step.
Canada Wine Subscription Member Perks:
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Exclusive first access to limited-edition wines.
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Complimentary tastings and a 90-minute estate tour.
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No charge for shipping.
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Access to the members-only terrace club.
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Invites to exclusive members-only events and early tickets to public events.
Canada wineries don’t mess around, and neither should you. If you are ready to commit to a wine club but don’t know where to start, contact our team! We can get you on a wine tour of the best wineries in Kelowna, so you can find a winery that deserves your undying loyalty.
