Enrico Winery
Enrico Winery
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Nestled in the beautiful Cowichan Valley our 50-acre estate has the perfect microclimate that allows us to grow 7-different varietals, ranging from fruity whites to full-bodied reds that are unique to Vancouver Island. Enrico wines are winning medals across Canada and the United States. We are opened all year round and invite you to visit us to enjoy a sample of our wines in our tasting room.
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cbilsbarrow
victoria bc15 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
This one is two part, first off the winery was amazing. Such great environment and good wines. The musician that plays on the weekends was top notch!! Roland was absolutely amazing, We saw him there and fell in love with his sound and promptly hired him to play at our wedding. He was the highlight of our wedding!! I had no less than 25 separate people come up and tell me how great he was and how it really made the whole wedding better. He played well into the night after a long day at the winery and I just can’t say enough good things about him. Fantastic vocals, diverse playlist and so very personable!!!
He is worth a trip to listen to and even better when you hire him for an event. We will certainly hire him again for our next event.
Can’t go wrong with good wine, a beautiful view and fantastic music !!
He is worth a trip to listen to and even better when you hire him for an event. We will certainly hire him again for our next event.
Can’t go wrong with good wine, a beautiful view and fantastic music !!
Written June 27, 2022
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15jeanK2015
Port Coquitlam, Canada24 contributions
Aug 2021
What a lovely place! We spent a very enjoyable afternoon tasting their wines while enjoying the view of the Vineyard from the Patio. There was also a very talented Musician playing his Guitar and singing which really added to our visit. All in all a very nice afternoon.
Written September 1, 2021
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buschgirl427
Vancouver, Canada6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Beautiful winery scene with a great vibe, excellent wine, knowledgeable staff, and excellent service.
We cycled here as part of a wine tour we made up on Google maps. It was our #1 stop of the day and our #1 favourite of the four wineries we visited.
Cheers to a good time!
We cycled here as part of a wine tour we made up on Google maps. It was our #1 stop of the day and our #1 favourite of the four wineries we visited.
Cheers to a good time!
Written July 8, 2024
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Jessica F
Burnaby, Canada5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Amazing experience, wonderful service, beautiful vistas and an awesome house band. The Ortega is now my favourite wine! I’m so glad I was introduced to Enrico wines. I will need to come back every time I visit the Island.
Written August 1, 2021
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MegsSt
Victoria, Canada43 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
This place was a recommendation from another winery. It was cute to walk in and it feels like you are in their kitchen having a glass of wine. The wines we tasted were great. We bought a couple to take home. The tasting room isn't huge but it does have a patio for the warmer months. I'd definitely cone back for a glass of wine on the patio. This was one of the only places that charged for the tasting (most we went to are free if you buy a bottle) but they do give you a branded wine glass to take home.
Written March 30, 2018
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travelman1370
San Francisco, CA56 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Almost everyone who has written a review for Enrico seems to be in love with the place. My reviews tend to be a bit cranky but I have to say I really, really liked my wine tasting at Enrico Winery. Probably one of the most enjoyable wine tastings I've had in a very, very long time.
Now let me say that I didn't like some of their wines. And I really did like a couple of their wines, enough to buy them. Isn't this why we go to wineries? To try out new wines?
I actually went online to see if our experience there was a fluke or not; glad to see that it wasn't. Every winery I go to forces you to use the same glass over and over and over. Of course there's cross contamination between the pours. I was stunned when the woman pouring for us brought us a different glass for every pour. Actually, for one pour she brought us TWO glass (one empty); she wanted us to try the wine in the smaller glass and then pour the sample into the larger glass to see the difference in taste. And she was passionate about the wines.
They were busy the day we were there and yet they managed to make it all seem relaxed and fun. Everyone was attended to with the same unhurried ease.
Yep, I'll be back. Soon. With guests.
Now let me say that I didn't like some of their wines. And I really did like a couple of their wines, enough to buy them. Isn't this why we go to wineries? To try out new wines?
I actually went online to see if our experience there was a fluke or not; glad to see that it wasn't. Every winery I go to forces you to use the same glass over and over and over. Of course there's cross contamination between the pours. I was stunned when the woman pouring for us brought us a different glass for every pour. Actually, for one pour she brought us TWO glass (one empty); she wanted us to try the wine in the smaller glass and then pour the sample into the larger glass to see the difference in taste. And she was passionate about the wines.
They were busy the day we were there and yet they managed to make it all seem relaxed and fun. Everyone was attended to with the same unhurried ease.
Yep, I'll be back. Soon. With guests.
Written August 3, 2015
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MapleRidgeMalf
Maple Ridge, Canada146 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Spent several hours on a sunny afternoon enjoying tasting several wines and listening to a mellow musician. Great case sale and not the first time we have bought cases from them.
Written September 27, 2020
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Darryl
33 contributions
Oct 2019
A friend of mine purchased wine tour tickets through the Rotary (fundraiser) and this was the last visit of our 5 wineries. We did this on Saturday, October 5/19. With two golden lions flanking the main gate, you had this feeling of delightful intrigue upon entering the estate. A winding road took us took us to the tasting room that overlooked a pond with a fountain, had a sprawling deck and spectacular views of the vineyards.
The interior had an open concept that was warm and inviting--wooden walls, a massive rustic chandelier and plenty of seating at tables made out of oak barrels and cross sections of native trees. We had 2 ladies provide us with the history of the winery and shared their in-depth knowledge of their wine production. The wine tasting was truly a positive experience and they graciously let us take our customized wine glasses home. I have to say that Enrico Winery produces some very high quality wines and I would suggest you stop by and sample them for yourself.
The interior had an open concept that was warm and inviting--wooden walls, a massive rustic chandelier and plenty of seating at tables made out of oak barrels and cross sections of native trees. We had 2 ladies provide us with the history of the winery and shared their in-depth knowledge of their wine production. The wine tasting was truly a positive experience and they graciously let us take our customized wine glasses home. I have to say that Enrico Winery produces some very high quality wines and I would suggest you stop by and sample them for yourself.
Written October 7, 2019
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dpotter57
Frisco, TX49 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We pulled up to this place and had an immediate sense of feeling comfortable! Our hostess--Julio-- was knowledge and absolutely a hoot! The wines were so very good and our lunch complimented them as well. Take the time to go here!
Written July 5, 2019
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We love Julio and everyone else shares the same sentiment. Thank you for your wonderful review and your kind words. We hope to see you visit us again sometime in the near future.
Written August 26, 2019
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JohnLinCBD
Carlsbad, CA71 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
There are many wineries to choose from on Vancouver Island and we were delighted to visit Enrico Winery. We met Lorin, one of the owners, the night before at a restaurant on the Malahat Highway and after talking to him we just had to visit the next day. We are so pleased we made the effort to seek out his winery. Based on the volume of wine produced it is considered a boutique winery. We met Lorin again and immediately felt his passion for making wine. He personally poured a wide range of tastings explaining each in detail as he went. We probably learned more about wine in this visit than in all the previous wine tastings in other wineries around the world. The care Lorin and his team puts into producing these wonderful wines is clear. It was great to sit on the deck overlooking the beautiful vineyard and lake. We were there on a day when they were planting 10,000 new vines as part of their expansion. To complement the wine, there is a bistro menu to choose from. The BBQ chicken flatbread was delicious. Lorin told us about his fascinating live music entertainment. We will be back for the music too. Highly recommend that everyone make the effort to seek out Encino Winery. And of course we bought a case to take home. It is only about 7 minutes off the Malahat Highway.
Written May 17, 2019
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We are so lucky to have Lorin to share his immense product knowledge! We are happy that your experience was excellent and that you enjoyed the food and music.
We hope to have you come back for a visit with us again in the near future.
Written August 26, 2019
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Is there a tasting fee? If so, how much is it and for how many wines?
Written July 7, 2021
Hello, Is there enough parking for a truck and camper?
Thank You.
Written July 16, 2020
Hi there, we do have room for a truck. How large is your camper? We do have lots of room on the property so if you're visiting us you can certainly pull in with your camper and direct you to a spot that would work. Please call ahead and discuss it with our GM at 250-733-2356.
Written July 16, 2020
Cann't I add photos to this review???? This is NOT the 1st time.
Written September 14, 2017
Don't know the answer. Perhaps you can only post photos to your own reviews. I would contact Trip Advisor directly.
Written September 14, 2017
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