Think wine touring in the Okanagan is best in summer? Winter might just surprise you.
Why Is Winter the Best Time for Wine Touring in the Okanagan?
Many of us immediately think summer when wine touring in the Okanagan, but let me into a little secret: winter is truly a magical time to tour the Okanagan wine regions. It’s serene-the snow-clad mountains and vineyards shining with frost form a dramatic backdrop that really heightens every sip.
The Allure of Winter Wine Touring
The sexiest thing about Okanagan winter wine touring: the peace. The frenetic pace of summer is gone, and tasting rooms are refreshingly uncrowded. This allows for a much more relaxed and intimate experience where you can really enjoy each wine without feeling hurried. It gets cozy: fireplaces beckon you to linger and chat freely with the passionate and knowledgeable staff.
Winter is the perfect season to meet the winemakers in person. Most boutique wineries remain open all year round, and in this quieter shoulder season, you often have a very good chance of talking informally with those very people who created the wine in your glass. It is here that an added meaning is given to your wine tasting, as you will be hearing firsthand about inspiration and dedication behind every bottle.
Sip Happens: Your Winter Wine Tour Guide
To really experience the wonderland of Okanagan wine country in winter, take a guided tour with Sip Happens. Operating year-round, Sip Happens offers expertly guided tours that will show you some of the best wineries in the area, even during the cold months.
On a standard winter wine tour, you could expect to visit anywhere between four and five wineries, with three to five tastings at each. For either the seasoned nose of a wine connoisseur or a curious newcomer, variety will surely dance on the palate. Added to this, naturally, are the knowledgeable and entertaining guides with Sip Happens, speaking about the wines, the vineyards, and rich winemaking history behind them.
Planning Your Winter Wine Tour
Booking your winter wine tour via Sip Happens is as simple as it gets: go to siptour.ca, select the city you’re staying in-be it Kelowna, Vernon, Lake Country, Penticton, or Oliver and Osoyoos. Then, choose the best tour to your liking and get ready to enjoy a never-to-forget winter wonderland wine tasting adventure.
Whether you’re a local in search of a new way to experience your favourite season, or just visiting and wanting to experience the Okanagan’s famous wine country from an entirely new angle, winter wine touring is a quiet, breathtakingly beautiful respite. So bundle up, revel in cozy tasting rooms, and let Sip Happens take you deep into the Okanagan’s burgeoning wine scene this winter. We can’t wait to have you along!
For more information, feel free to swing us an email at hello@siptours.ca or call us at 778-212-2134
