our journey

Similkameen Wild was born on a hot summer day when Roger found himself hiking along the remnants of the Old Dewdney Trail which runs just above our property. The smell of sagebrush perfumed the air, Nighthawks circled above. When he looked down from that viewpoint, he saw the perfect hidden oasis a place from days not so long ago: no traffic, no noise, just the Wild Similkameen.

From its humble beginnings as the Historic Allison Homestead, to the sweeping estate it is now, thirteen years later. We still often find ourselves up in those grassland hills, standing among the sagebrush, looking down on our grounds, seeing how far we’ve come, and drawing inspiration for all the years to follow.

Wine needs a glass. Different shaped glasses unlock different nuances in wines. Our glass is the earth, making the iconic shape an obvious choice. Our giant wine glass is a testament to our commitment of honouring the Similkameen soil and reconnecting people to the land: to taste its rewards, bond with others, and engage their senses to this special place.