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!