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Hugging Tree Winery

2505 Upper Bench Rd Keremeos BC V0X 1N4 · Tasting Room - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.9 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday11 AM–5 PM
  • Monday11 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday11 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday11 AM–5 PM
  • ThursdayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Hugging Tree Winery has been inspected 2 times by Interior Health Authority since April 29, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2026. For example: 4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2026. For example: 5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, the sanitation plan was not observed onsite.
      • F3.4A Written sanitation procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
    • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
      • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, FOODSAFE certified staff not observed onsite. Ensure that staff members should be FOODSAFE certified and have their certificates available onsite.
      • F3.6B In the absence of the operator, at least one employee present in the establishment must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Susan Atkinson

    A Haven for Wine Lovers: An Unforgettable Winery Experience Nestled in the heart of wine country, this deep-rooted winery is a haven for wine lovers and those who appreciate the authentic crafting of wine with the love and respect of the land. If you are passionate about wine, you must not miss this winery. The winemaker’s passion is matched only by the care and dedication poured into every bottle of wine. At the core of this winery is an amazing selection of wines, each highlighting the skill and artistry of the winemaker. Every sip reveals layers of flavor and character, making each tasting session a journey through the essence of winemaking. We were fortunate enough to have our taste poured by Brad, whose knowledge about the intricacies of wine is impressive. Brad's passion for their work ensures that every visit is both informative and enjoyable. Their warm and attentive approach makes guests feel right at home. In short, this beautiful winery stands out as a top visit for us. We both enjoyed each wine and were particularly delighted by the strawberry jam we purchased, which complemented the wines perfectly. We look forward to seeing this delectable jam included on their website one day! This winery truly epitomizes what it means to craft wine with love and respect for the land, making it a must-visit destination for any wine enthusiast.

  • Brennen Smith

    Very cute winery - 4 wines with our tasting (a sparkling white, a Chardonnay, and two reds). All were really nice. Also shared some yummy chicken pepperoni…(pork-free, as one guest in our party doesn’t eat pork)… from an Okanagan-based business. Charcuterie boxes available (very limited quantities but they all contained pork, unfortunately). They looked AMAZING though, and reasonably priced. Moon, the tasting guide, was very friendly and told some wonderful anecdotes about the wines and the vineyard. All in all, a great experience. We would highly recommend a visit to Hugging Tree.

  • A&J Martin

    Lovely way to begin our 2025 South Okanagan wine tour. All wineries were severely impacted by 2024 frosts so we are interested in hearing how they are recovering. If Hugging Tree is any indication, OK wine families are resilient. We enjoyed the visit and tasted some very pleasant wines.

  • Livia Evergreen

    This winery is average/below average, it is better to pick another one instead of this one from those lots of wineries that are in the region. There was a weird lady who did the tasting, but she wasn't helpful, interested or happy, she didn't really care about how we feel about the winery, or being there. The winery got its name from a tree which branches intertwined in a way that it looks like the branches are hugging each other. But apart from seeing a picture of it after we asked about it, no information was provided where the tree can be seen, even though we were excited, but the customer service was so poor, that she felt like not talking anymore and serve other visitors. Fun fact, that from those approx. 8 wines that were offered, it wasn't possible to taste 3 of them, because: "Sometimes there are not enough guests so we prefer not to open the bottles." My question is how can you expect to purchase any of those more expensive bottles if tasting them is not allowed? The wines that we tasted were not very remarkably good either. We purchased a mediocre white one as a gift.

  • Becky Reid

    This winery is nestled away and is a prefect spot to stop in at. Lovely selection of great tasting wine and passionate friendly staff.

  • Susan Atkinson

    A Haven for Wine Lovers: An Unforgettable Winery Experience Nestled in the heart of wine country, this deep-rooted winery is a haven for wine lovers and those who appreciate the authentic crafting of wine with the love …

  • Brennen Smith

    Very cute winery - 4 wines with our tasting (a sparkling white, a Chardonnay, and two reds). All were really nice. …

  • A&J Martin

    Lovely way to begin our 2025 South Okanagan wine tour. All wineries were severely impacted by 2024 frosts so we are interested in hearing how they are recovering. …

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