Cowichan Valley Wine Tasting: Explore Vancouver Island's New Wine Appelation
Overview
The Cowichan Valley ('warm land') offers beautiful vineyards situated in spectacular surroundings.
Your 6-hour Tesla Tour will visit three Cowichan Valley vineyards of your choice including a wine tasting at each vineyard. Local growers and family-run businesses love to share their passion for the region and their unique approaches to viticulture results in a bounty of fine wines you won't find anywhere else.
Averill Creek Vineyard (AverillCreek.ca), Blue Grouse Estate Winery (BlueGrouse.ca), Cherry Point Estate Wines, Unsworth Vineyards and Vigneti Zanatta are a few of our personal favourites.
Our complimentary First Class concierge service is pleased to arrange for a gourmet picnic at your preferred destination or schedule a reservation at a casual fine-dining establishment such as Zanatta's Vinoteca or Unsworth Restaurant.
Your 6-hour Tesla Tour will visit three Cowichan Valley vineyards of your choice including a wine tasting at each vineyard. Local growers and family-run businesses love to share their passion for the region and their unique approaches to viticulture results in a bounty of fine wines you won't find anywhere else.
Averill Creek Vineyard (AverillCreek.ca), Blue Grouse Estate Winery (BlueGrouse.ca), Cherry Point Estate Wines, Unsworth Vineyards and Vigneti Zanatta are a few of our personal favourites.
Our complimentary First Class concierge service is pleased to arrange for a gourmet picnic at your preferred destination or schedule a reservation at a casual fine-dining establishment such as Zanatta's Vinoteca or Unsworth Restaurant.
Inclusions
- First Class Concierge Service (restaurant reservation, catered charcuterie picnic)
- Gourmet reserve wine, spirit, beer and cider tastings
- Private tour
- Professional driver, local guide
- Lunch - Gourmet charcuterie lunch from Cure Artisan Meats & Cheese (vegetarian & vegan options available)
What to expect
The Cowichan Valley ('warm land') offers beautiful vineyards situated in spectacular surroundings.
A few of our personal favourites are also some of the Island's original wineries: Averill Creek Vineyard (AverillCreek.ca), Blue Grouse Estate Winery (BlueGrouse.ca), Cherry Point (cherrypointestatewines.com), Unsworth Vineyards (UnsworthVineyards.com) and Zanatta (Zanatta.ca).
A few smaller vineyards that are also charming include: Alderlea (alderleavineyards.com), Emendare (emandarevineyard.com), Rocky Creek (rockycreekwinery.ca), and Venturi Schulze (venturischulze.com).
Here is a sample itinerary for your reference:
11:00 AM: Depart Victoria via scenic Malahat Drive
12:00 PM: Arrive Alderlea Vineyard
1:00 PM: Depart Alderlea
1:45 PM: Arrive Blue Grouse Estate Winery
2:45 PM: Depart Blue Grouse
3:00 PM: Arrive Unsworth Vineyards
4:00 PM: Depart Unsworth
5:00 PM: Arrive Victoria
Stop At:
• Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
• Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V0R 1N0 Canada
• Unsworth Vineyards Tasting Room, 1-2915 Cameron Taggart Rd, Mill Bay, British Columbia V0R 2P2 Canada
• Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard, 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6M3 Canada
• Averill Creek Vineyard, 6552 North Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6K9 Canada
• Cherry Point Estate Wines, 840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill, British Columbia V0R 1L3 Canada
• Enrico Winery, 3280 Telegraph Rd, Mill Bay, British Columbia V0R 2P3 Canada
• Alderlea Vineyards, 1751 Stamps Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 5W2 Canada
• Emandare Vineyard & Guesthouse, 6798 Norcross Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6C3 Canada
• Rocky Creek Winery, 1854 Myhrest Rd, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V0R 1N1 Canada
• Venturi-Schulze Vineyards, 4235 Vineyard Rd, Cobble Hill, British Columbia V0R 1L5 Canada
Sample Menu
• Wine Tasting - Pinot Noir, Maréchal Foch, Pinot Gris, Ortega, & Siegerrebe. http://winebc.com/discover-bc-wine-country/vancouver-island/
A few of our personal favourites are also some of the Island's original wineries: Averill Creek Vineyard (AverillCreek.ca), Blue Grouse Estate Winery (BlueGrouse.ca), Cherry Point (cherrypointestatewines.com), Unsworth Vineyards (UnsworthVineyards.com) and Zanatta (Zanatta.ca).
A few smaller vineyards that are also charming include: Alderlea (alderleavineyards.com), Emendare (emandarevineyard.com), Rocky Creek (rockycreekwinery.ca), and Venturi Schulze (venturischulze.com).
Here is a sample itinerary for your reference:
11:00 AM: Depart Victoria via scenic Malahat Drive
12:00 PM: Arrive Alderlea Vineyard
1:00 PM: Depart Alderlea
1:45 PM: Arrive Blue Grouse Estate Winery
2:45 PM: Depart Blue Grouse
3:00 PM: Arrive Unsworth Vineyards
4:00 PM: Depart Unsworth
5:00 PM: Arrive Victoria
Stop At:
• Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
• Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V0R 1N0 Canada
• Unsworth Vineyards Tasting Room, 1-2915 Cameron Taggart Rd, Mill Bay, British Columbia V0R 2P2 Canada
• Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard, 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6M3 Canada
• Averill Creek Vineyard, 6552 North Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6K9 Canada
• Cherry Point Estate Wines, 840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill, British Columbia V0R 1L3 Canada
• Enrico Winery, 3280 Telegraph Rd, Mill Bay, British Columbia V0R 2P3 Canada
• Alderlea Vineyards, 1751 Stamps Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 5W2 Canada
• Emandare Vineyard & Guesthouse, 6798 Norcross Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 6C3 Canada
• Rocky Creek Winery, 1854 Myhrest Rd, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V0R 1N1 Canada
• Venturi-Schulze Vineyards, 4235 Vineyard Rd, Cobble Hill, British Columbia V0R 1L5 Canada
Sample Menu
• Wine Tasting - Pinot Noir, Maréchal Foch, Pinot Gris, Ortega, & Siegerrebe. http://winebc.com/discover-bc-wine-country/vancouver-island/
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Stroller accessible
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Minimum age is 10 years (booster seats available for additional fee)
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Rick H
October 2019
We had a few days to spend in Victoria and divided to spend a day touring wineries in the Cowichan Valley. Tesla Tours is a great option for doing this. Our guide Mark, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and allowed us plenty of time to spend at each winery. The recommendations for where to go ...
We had a few days to spend in Victoria and divided to spend a day touring wineries in the Cowichan Valley. Tesla Tours is a great option for doing this. Our guide Mark, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and allowed us plenty of time to spend at each winery. The recommendations for where to go were great. We had an awesome lunch at Unseorth winery, highly recommended! We had one glitch in that our car had a mechanical issue with its wipers part way through the tour. The company owner Kevin met us at one of the wineries with another car and all was good...first rate service! One thing to consider before you go is that the tours will take up to 4 people, but the backseat is tight for 3 people. We knew this when we scheduled so no big deal for us, just be aware particularly if you have big or tall people in your party. We had great fun and I highly recommend Tesla Tours!Julian R
September 2019
A lovely day spent touring the beautiful Cowichan Valley with John Thomas doing the driving and keeping us well informed and entertained... We had extended stops at three vineyards, soaking up the know-how from the hosts of each, and were under no pressure to move on to the next venue. John also...
A lovely day spent touring the beautiful Cowichan Valley with John Thomas doing the driving and keeping us well informed and entertained... We had extended stops at three vineyards, soaking up the know-how from the hosts of each, and were under no pressure to move on to the next venue. John also recommended an excellent spot for lunch where we could while away an hour or so on great seafood. The final spot of the day was at a distillery and brewery - a little treat Strongly recommended - a tremendous day-outAdam H
July 2019
My wife and I had a Friday afternoon date and explored a few of the wineries in the Cowichan Valley. Everything about the afternoon was fantastic. Kevin was our driver and did an excellent job of making the experience a special one. We really enjoyed the four wineries we made it to and found our...
My wife and I had a Friday afternoon date and explored a few of the wineries in the Cowichan Valley. Everything about the afternoon was fantastic. Kevin was our driver and did an excellent job of making the experience a special one. We really enjoyed the four wineries we made it to and found ourselves a couple of new wines to add our favorites list. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that is exploring the south island, or locals who want to see their own background in a special way.T7699DOsusanm
June 2019
Mark was our Tesla Wine Tour guide. He arrived on time and took the four of us on an amazing tour of Vancouver Island. We visited four wineries and had lunch at another winery. He was very knowledgeable of the area and shared his knowledge with us. We enjoyed his company, the wineries he selected...
Mark was our Tesla Wine Tour guide. He arrived on time and took the four of us on an amazing tour of Vancouver Island. We visited four wineries and had lunch at another winery. He was very knowledgeable of the area and shared his knowledge with us. We enjoyed his company, the wineries he selected and the scenic spots on the island that he shared with us. Our tour lasted for 6 hours, which went by much too fast! The day was perfect! We highly recommend this wine tour!! Thank you Mark!!NorthStar734126
May 2019
Me and 4 friends had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with Kevin as he toured us around the Cowichan wine region. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very happy to answer any questions we had about the region and the SUV (which was so cool!). The price point for the our d...
Me and 4 friends had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with Kevin as he toured us around the Cowichan wine region. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very happy to answer any questions we had about the region and the SUV (which was so cool!). The price point for the our day was comparable for the 5 of us to what other operators charged to go in a larger group. I would recommend this company to anyone!Cdunaway1
April 2019
Normal lazy Sundays have nothing on a customized winery tour around the beautiful Cowichan valley, especially when Kevin the owner/guide was so thoughtful and courteous. Being locals to Victoria/the island we thought we knew most of the spots, however, Kevin showed us the emerging wine scene and ...
Normal lazy Sundays have nothing on a customized winery tour around the beautiful Cowichan valley, especially when Kevin the owner/guide was so thoughtful and courteous. Being locals to Victoria/the island we thought we knew most of the spots, however, Kevin showed us the emerging wine scene and awesome features of the Tesla. In short, any adventure is so much more with Tesla Tours from coffee to sightseeing. Ecofriendly and wine friendly it's a no brainer!