The Okanagan Valley is a wine lover’s paradise all year, but spring brings something extra special to the region’s truly stunning vineyards and wineries. Planning to book a wine tour? Here are five reasons why spring is an perfect time to explore Okanagan’s best wine regions, from Scenic Sip to Oliver Osoyoos. And for the best experience, be sure to visit siptours.ca for all your wine tour needs.
1. Budding Vineyards and Stunning Scenery
With the vineyards of Okanagan coming alive, spring is nothing less than a miracle. It is a sight to cherish as budding grapevines, fresh blossoms, and vibrant greenery leave one aghast through this beautiful season. From casual drives through wine country around Lake Country through to open vistas along Oliver and Osoyoos’s Golden Mile, the scenery is anything but usual.
The East Kelowna wine region is quite a catch during spring for those who love photography, with its rolling hills. The weather’s mild, and this would indeed be the best setting where one could sit outside; and sip on wine. You can take your time and soak in the beauty as there are fewer crowds.
2. Fewer Crowds, More Intimate Tastings
One of the big benefits to a spring wine tour is much smaller crowds than peak summer months. Popular wine areas such as West Kelowna and Naramata see large volumes during the summer months. On a spring wine tour, you are going to have a more personal, relaxed time.
You are more likely to have deeper talks with the winemakers themselves about winemaking and probably even get a hint of what the future vintages hold. It may then prove to be one of those highly memorable wine-tasting sessions in overall relaxed settings.
3. Taste the Latest Vintages
Many wineries release their latest vintages during spring, and to be among the first to try them is always a thrill. Be it on a tour through the award-winning wineries of Naramata and Penticton or finding new favorite boutique vineyards in the East Kelowna wine region, spring allows you the opportunity to taste the freshly bottled wines that just hit the shelf.
From crisp whites to vibrant rosés, each region in Okanagan has its signature varietals, showcased during spring tastings that provide a sneak peek into the year’s wine lineup well before anybody else gets to taste them.
4. Perfect Wine Touring Weather
Spring in the Okanagan is a perfect time for a wine tour, as it enjoys mild and sunny weather conditions without the blistering heat of summer to inhibit comfortable wandering around vineyards or lounging on a winery patio with a glass or two of your favorite vintage.
Places like West Kelowna and Naramata have beautiful lake views, and the spring breezes keep the air fresh, so it’s a location where one could literally stay outside all day.
5. Exclusive Spring Events and Experiences
With spring comes a host of winery events that are exclusively offered during this season. You’ll find everything from barrel tastings to vineyard tours, which will get you up close and personal with how the season’s grapes are growing and what to expect when the time comes for harvest. Many wineries, set in regions like Okanagan Falls, and Oliver Osoyoos, have festivities during spring, serving up pairings not experienced any other time of year, live music, and the opportunity to meet with a winemaker.
Each region in the Okanagan brings its own flavour to these events, so spring is an exciting and dynamic time to pay a visit. Whether Vernon Wine Tours, Kelowna Wine Tours, or South Okanagan, at every stop, one can trace something new and enticingly creative.
Spring is truly a magical time to explore the Okanagan’s wine regions. If you’re looking to experience the best of what the valley has to offer, book your spring wine tour with Sip Happens Wine Tours today. From personalized private tours to family-friendly options, Sip Happens will make sure your spring wine tour is unforgettable!
