Kelowna Wine Tour

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Trip Highlights

  • Visit four hand-selected boutique East Kelowna wineries

  • Includes a stop for lunch at DunnEnzies Pizza

  • This popular East Kelowna wine tour is available all year

Description

Unwind in Style with the Best Wine Tour in Kelowna – No Designated Driver Needed, Even if You're the Designated Planner

Ever wondered what a sip of East Kelowna's hidden gems feels like? Join our Kelowna Wine Tour, and we'll unveil the taste secrets that only the lucky few get to savour.

Embark on a sensory journey through East Kelowna. As you stroll through the boutique wineries, your eyes will feast on the lush vineyards, their leaves dancing in the gentle breeze, creating a scene straight out of a romantic painting. Guided by our knowledgeable wine enthusiast, you'll savour locally crafted wines' rich, velvety texture. Each sip is an explosion of flavours that dance on your taste buds. The crisp, refreshing cider notes will further invigorate your palate.

A mouthwatering lunch at local favourite Dunn Enzie's will offer a relaxed experience, with the scent of freshly baked pizza inviting you to indulge. The sun kissing your skin, the clink of glasses, the laughter of newfound friends; it's an unforgettable escapade in the heart of East Kelowna's wine country.

Itinerary

The first stop on this tour will take you to a winery renowned for producing some of the finest wines and cider in the region to indulge in their exquisite craft ciders and premium wines.

The View Winery & Vineyard is on a parcel of land in the family for five generations. Historically, fresh market apples were grown on the property. In the mid-1990s, a transition began, and vineyards and cider apples were planted. Spartans and McIntosh gave way to Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Ehrenfelser and Pinotage vines and cider apple varieties such as Belle de Boskoop, Chisel Jersey and Bulmers Norman.

In 2006, the family’s beloved old packinghouse, built in 1922, was transformed into a winery and cidery.

Today, The View Winery produces over ten thousand cases each year. Noted for their infamous 'red shoe' logo, their diverse portfolio of award-winning wines includes Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Ehrenfelser, and our signature reds: Pinotage and Pinot Noir. Their rosé has emerged as a favourite. In 2013 they introduced Canada’s first canned wine with their wildly popular BLING Sparkling Wine.

Next, we'll take you to Nagging Doubt, a boutique winery that produces limited quantities of exceptional wines. Here, you'll sample their award-winning wines and gain insights into their winemaking philosophy.

Armed with a degree in psychology from the University of Alberta, Rob spent many years touring Canada as the drummer in an acclaimed punk band before trading his drumsticks and Doc Martens for a master’s degree from Northwestern University. After graduate school, he joined the rat race.

But there was always something nagging at Rob - he longed to create something with his hands. On a long-term business assignment in San Francisco, Rob fell in love with wine. Something clicked, and he realized that this was meant to be.

Rob turned his efforts to studying the artistry and science of winegrowing and winemaking. Many years of simultaneously apprenticing with innovative Okanagan winemakers, earning his Viticulture and Enology certificates from Washington State University, planting the Nagging Doubt estate vineyard from scratch, and learning the business of wine on the job have helped Rob earn his place among the industry’s hardest-working talents.

DunnEnzie's Pizza Co., a local favourite, is our stop for lunch. DunnEnzies Pizza & Parlour features our huge backyard patio with the 185-year-old London Plane tree, a full menu with appetizers, tacos, salads, desserts, specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and, of course, great pizza!

Next up, we'll visit a winery known for its elegant wines and breathtaking vineyards for the final tasting. Priest Creek Family Estate Winery was founded through Darren and Jane’s wish to raise their children in a vineyard, returning them to their farming roots.

The estate was part of a parcel of land farmed by the Mission in the mid-1800s. Priest Creek runs behind the property and runs into Mission Creek, where it is said Father Pandosy planted the first grapes in the valley for wine!

Savour the flavours and aromas of their finest wines while taking in the stunning scenery of the Okanagan Valley.

Our final stop is a family-owned winery with a passion for wine, art and music. The Vibrant Vine Winery was instantly on the BC wine map after accidentally winning 'Best White Wine in the World' at the World Beverage Competition in Geneva, Switzerland (ask them about it, it's a great story!). The Vibrant Vine features live outdoor music, Phil Lewis' 3D Art, Jacko's Lounge, and award-winning wines, including Icewine and fruit-forward spicy reds.

 

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
2 to 14
Price starts at
CA$149
Languages
English

Wine Tasting Kelowna

Why take this tour?

Exclusive Tastings

Enjoy private tastings at four boutique wineries, savouring rare and limited-edition wines handpicked for Wicked Wine Tours' guests. Elevate your palate as you discover exclusive vintages unavailable to the general public.

Sunlit Vineyard Strolls

Stroll through sunlit vineyards, immersing yourselves in the beauty of nature, creating intimate moments and providing the perfect backdrop for a romantic day out.

Professional Wine Guide

Ten years of award-winning wine tours means your dedicated guide transforms the tasting into an educational journey, providing insider knowledge and enhancing your appreciation for the wines you are savouring.

Crisp Orchard Aromas

Immerse yourselves in the fruity aroma of BC tree fruit as you walk through lush orchards, letting the crisp breeze carry the scents of nature and creating an olfactory experience like no other.

Avoid Last-Minute Rush

Act now to avoid the last-minute rush; with limited spaces available, reserving your spot guarantees a stress-free East Kelowna wine tour, allowing you to sip, shop, and savour every moment.

Included

  • Wine tasting at the best wineries in Kelowna

  • Professional Tour Guide

  • Winery tasting fees

  • Bottled water

Excluded

  • Taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Cost of lunch

Frequently asked questions

Plans sometimes change. We get it; it happens to us too. So we're happy to provide a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 48 hours' notice. Within 48 hours, we've already started preparing for your tour, and we can't quickly fill your slot, so we can't provide you with a refund in that case, and there is a 100% charge for the entire invoice. Very, very rarely, we're the ones that have to cancel. We'll try hard not to, but if we do, we'll ask if you prefer to reschedule or have us refund you. Should government restrictions prevent tours from operating, reservations can be rescheduled or are 100% refundable.
Reservations are available for single guests on most tours. Public tours require a minimum of two guests to operate. If the tour capacity is unmet, we will contact you to schedule an available tour or refund your deposit. Pick-up requests are not guaranteed for single guests. You may be asked to meet at a central location for pick-up/drop-off. If pick-up at your requested location is unavailable, we will contact you 24 hours before your tour to schedule an alternate location.
We have a special $99 rate for adult guests who choose not to participate in wine tasting, and 'riders' receive tasty, locally-made Motherlove Kombucha.
Tour schedules reflect the availability of wineries and restaurants and are not adjustable.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking. Your Tour Guide will collect the balance of the payment after the tour. We accept cash and credit cards, including American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. Debit is not available. Gratuities are NOT included - suggested gratuity: 15-25%. For groups of eight or more, private tours, and prepaid invoices, an 18% gratuity will be added. Split payments are available for small groups. For large groups, please organize payment in advance and present your Tour Guide with one payment method.

Things to know

Varieties

White, Rosé, Light-Medium Red, Cider

White, Rosé, Light-Medium Red, Cider

Departure

11 AM

11 AM

Meeting Point

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation are included.

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation are included.

Availability

Mon-Sun, year-round

Mon-Sun, year-round

Group Rates

5+ guests = $159 per person
1-4 guests = $179 per person

5+ guests = $159 per person
1-4 guests = $179 per person

Private Tours

Same Day Reservations

Please call us at (250) 864-9453 for same day availability.

Please call us at (250) 864-9453 for same day availability.

Fine Print

All rates per person. Rates are subject to increase on weekends and holidays.

All rates per person. Rates are subject to increase on weekends and holidays.

Disclaimer

Pick-up in West Kelowna for the Kelowna Wine Tour is an additional charge of $20 per person.

Pick-up in West Kelowna for the Kelowna Wine Tour is an additional charge of $20 per person.

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