A PLACE IN TIME FOR ALL TIME.
The Nk’Mip Cellars were designed by Robert MacKenzie, a Penticton-based architect with a passion for celebrating the Okanagan character and advancing sustainable practices. The Cellars are as much about the people who visit and tour it as the building itself, offering a memorable and pleasurable experience that provides a powerful insight into our way of life. Nestled in our vineyard overlooking the town of Osoyoos, the Cellars include a world-class restaurant offering a locally sourced and lavishly prepared menu enjoyed on our expansive patio and enhanced by spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills.
WINESHOP TASTINGS
Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned and-operated winery in North America. Explore our heritage and our commitment to making quality VQA wines by enjoying a selection of wines from our Winemaker’s Series and our premium Qwam Qwmt (which translates to “achieving excellence”) reserve.
Our distinctive wineshop is open for your enjoyment daily. Take your time and browse our unique selection of local Indigenous artisan merchandise and wine-and food-related products.
MAIN TASTING BAR:
Tastings at our main tasting bar are available on a first come first serve basis.
Sample a flight of four of Nk’Mip Cellars’ award winning wines (tasting fee non-redeemable). Choose from one of our available wine flights:
Storytellers Flight: $5 per person
Qwam Qwmt Flight: $15 per person
Groups of 8 or more guests require reservations and all larger groups are recommeded to inquire about private group tastings.
SOUP & SIPS PAIRING EXPERIENCE:
per person
Starting March 6th - 12:00pm & 2:00pm (Friday - Sunday)
Join us at the winery and learn more about the art of food & wine pairing with this guided experience where you will enjoy three Nk’Mip Cellars wines paired with three sample size portions of Chef Shawn Cheers homemade soups.
Reservations Required
BLIND CHEESE & WINE EXPERIENCE:
per person
Starting March 6th - 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (Friday-Sunday)
Test your abilities with this blind cheese & wine tasting experience of four Nk’Mip Cellars wines paired with some amazing BC cheeses.
Reservations Required
HOURS OF OPERATION
Wine Shop & Tasting Room*
Daily -10:00am-5:00pm
*Last tastings 30 minutes prior to store closing
At Nk’Mip Cellars, North America’s first indigenous winery, we are proud to introduce Sweetgrass, our new winery restaurant that celebrates the rich heritage and traditions of our people.
Sweetgrass, a sacred plant in indigenous culture, symbolizes healing, peace, and spirituality. Our restaurant embodies these values, offering a dining experience that honors our ancestral roots while featuring a diverse menu inspired by both indigenous and contemporary cuisine.
Join us at Sweetgrass, where every meal is a journey through our heritage, crafted with respect for our land, local ingredients and connection to our cultural traditions.
We are pleased to serve lunch on the Sweetgrass patio daily Spring, Summer and Fall and in our indoor Knowledge Keepers Lounge in the Winter.
As patio service is outdoors only; outdoor seating is weather permitting. If the weather is inclement we have limited seating available in our indoor Knowledge Keeper's Lounge.
HOURS OF OPERATION
EASTER BRUNCH
April 5th, 2026
10:30am - 3:30pm
Join us this Easter Sunday at Sweetgrass for our special Easter Brunch service, featuring some of Chef Shawn Cheer's favorite recipes.
The patio is outdoors and therefore outdoor service will be weather dependent. In the case of inclement weather, our Knowledge Keepers Lounge offers limited indoor seating and therefore reservations are recommended.
For more information, please email us.
PRIVATE EVENTS
We are pleased to offer a range of tours, tasting, and private dining options.
For more information, please email us.
