With over 124 wineries with in an easy drive of Penticton, there is no question about it being the epicentre of the Okanagan wine industry. It does, however, present a problem: even the most dedicated oenophile would have great difficulty getting to them all!
That’s where an experienced, trained local wine tour guide is invaluable. They know the wineries and can offer expert guidance. There are quite number of wine tours available, for everyone from wine tourists getting their first taste of Okanagan wine country to experienced wine lovers who want specific tastings.
Along with providing the transportation, these tours will educate their guests on the wines they will be experiencing as well as provide expert insight into the local wineries.
In addition to standard wine tours, there are custom wine tours and specialty tours, such as those offered by Nixdorf Classic Cars museum (www.nixdorfclassiccars.com), who conduct you to wineries in a classic automobile!
Ambrosia Tours www.ambrosiatours.ca
Divine Valley Wine Tour Company Ltd www.divinevalleytours.com
Discover Okanagan Tours www.discoverokanagantours.com
Connoisseur Wine Tours www.connoisseurwinetours.com
Club Wine Tours www.clubwinetours.com
Grape Escapes Wine Tours www.grapeescapes.com
Grape Friends Lounge and Tours Inc. www.grapefriendsloungeandtours.com
OK Wine Shuttle www.okwineshuttle.ca
Top Cat Tours www.topcattours.com
Wine Country Helicopter Adventures Ltd. www.winecountryheli.com
Wine Tours Gone South winetoursgonesouth.com
Wine Your Way Tours www.wineyourwaytours.ca
And for a unique wine experience, Casabella Princess Cruises (http://www.casabellaprincess.com) treat you to a paddlewheel cruise on Okanagan Lake, while you taste a selection of finest Okanagan wines exquisitely paired with gourmet hors d’oeuvres!
