See Ya Later Ranch

Stunning view and in my opinion, increasingly good wines, looking back down towards Skaha Lake. The drive (or cycle, if you’re feeling fit) is wonderful too. Haven’t had a chance to try out the restaurant yet as they still weren’t open for the season but looks like a great patio for later in the year! Very reasonable wine prices too.

What a windy drive up a mountain to get to this vineyard but seriously oh so worth it! The view is stunning and the wines are pretty great as well. I thought this place was very reasonably priced which made it very attractive to people who may not want to spend a ton on wines. Never the less the wine is good, lots of great bubbles and red wine in my opinion! I love that their wines are based off dogs, it’s such a great space and as a dog owner it really hods a place in my heart. Definitely worth the visit!

Had an absolute blast at See Ya Later ranch. The dog friendly grounds are a great way to go taste some wine and avoid putting your dog in boarding for the day. Very friendly staff offered interesting history and education.
The wine is amazing. They don’t ship their club packs to Calgary, so they do offer Albertans an upfront discount instead. Needless to say, we left with a crate.

Just opened my wine bottle on this Halloween to remember treasured times. I visited this winery two years ago with my mother. The place has an adorable gift shop. We were there with a free tasting pass and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I loved the antique truck outside and the surrounding scenery is mystical. The dog love and beautiful wines were absolutely a treat. If I can visit again next year, I most certainly will!

A great visit! The tastings are amazing, and the money goes to the BC Humane Society. The view was fantastic, and the staff were the most approachable, and friendly we had on our winery crawl that day.
The lady let our dog come in and sit by us while we tasted all their blends.
Unfortunately it was raining and so the cooks all went home, we wanted to get food there. We will have to go back so we can sit on the patio and eat!

You could leave me here.
Come back after a weekend — I’ll probably be frolicking in the vineyard overlooking the lake. 4000 acres of Gewurtz? sign me up!
The tastings here are great, the selection of wines are decent — a little bit for everyone — sweet, dry, red, white.
The patio is amazing, the food is decent though pricey for what you get.
But the view? Worth every penny. And while we were there, we watched a man propose marriage to his girlfriend — the entire patio clapped.

Well worth the journey up the mountain to get here. After the winding, not so smooth road, the gorgeous stone tasting room was like an oasis in the desert. The vistas from their patio were absolutely spectacular.
David, the gentleman assisting us with our tastings, was the most pleasant and knowledgeable that we encountered all day. Making it even better, See Ya Later has the valley’s best tasting Pinot Noir, hands down. Their 2008 Ping, a red meritage named after the owners late dog, was also excellent. We were so impressed with those two wines that we even picked up a few extra bottles for my husband to take with him on an upcoming business trip to South Africa as gifts.
Also, how can you not love a place that is so supportive of canine charities. Major kudos for having the shaded dog corral for people to bring their dogs when they are in for tasting and having the area in the store devoted to supporting the BCSPCA.

Possibly the best ice-​wine I have ever had is here; like liquid gold — is said to have notes of apricot and honey. 200 mL is $ 30, 500 is $ 50… I think. Wine tastings are 3 $ for 5 wines. Ice wine tastings seperate price of 2 $, as is their sparkling wine. Has grape vines sloping over you as you walk to the ranch, to have a sampling of the grapes that were used for your wine. Also has a lovely restaurant to overlook the Penticton area. Most wines sell for 15 $.

Formerly Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards, See Ya Later Ranch sits atop Hawthorne Mountain, and from a distance it almost looks as though the rows of plants could slide right off of it. This is one of the highest altitude wineries in Canada and is more of a destination winery as it requires a bit of a deviation from the beaten path.
Do not be deceived by the quaint exterior of the See Ya Later wine shop– it looks much smaller than it actually is, and the tasting room within is open, spacious and has plenty of windows– allowing tasters to enjoy the spectacular view of Skaha Lake and beyond while they try some wines. In the summer season, they offer lunch service on its outdoor patio– also with a view. Tours of the winery facility are not available, however vineyard tours are.
See Ya Later makes a point of being especially welcoming to dogs, with a «Barking Lot» out front where patrons can park their pooches while they taste. The dogs are supplied with water dishes. There is a dog theme to the wines, as the former owner of the See Ya Later Ranch was a canine enthusiast.
Notes on Tastings:
The tasting room at See Ya Later Ranch is very simple and bright with a fantastic view. The staff are knowledgeable of the wines and history of the winery, as well as of the Okanagan.
Last Word:
Though a little out of the way, See Ya Later was one of our favourite experiences.