Light Up the Vines Wine Tour

★★★★★
★★★★★

Description

Take a drive along the Bottleneck Drive at Summerland and enjoy a special evening of wine tastings, delicious food pairings, lively music, and beautiful holiday decorations. Don’t forget to take advantage of the great discounts offered on some of the best wines in the region, perfect for gifting or holiday entertaining! Light up the vines with an evening full of cheer and cheerfully crafted beverages.

Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Dirty Laundry Vineyard

The Dirty Laundry Vineyard in Summerland always has something going on!

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery

Sumac Ridge was the first operating estate winery in British Columbia, and they proudly celebrated 40 years in 2021. Their winery was founded by Harry McWatters in 1979 in the town of Summerland in the Okanagan Valley. Since the 1800s, the area’s combination of sparkling water, brilliant sun and fertile land has made it ideal for growing grapes.

Since its inception, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery has been dedicated to producing wine from 100% BC-grown grapes and has set the standard for high quality in fine wines. Their crisp whites and luscious reds are made with the wine drinker in mind – simple and consistently delicious.

Okanagan Crush Pad
Okanagan Crush Pad

Visit and discover why Okanagan Crush Pad is one of Canada’s most talked about wineries. The winery was founded on a long history of friendship and shared respect for the land. The team passionately creates wines that showcase the wild beauty of the Okanagan. Our organic farming principles follow us into the cellar, where we let nature shape and direct wines.

Lunessence Winery
Lunessence Winery

Lunessence Winery & Vineyard honours a commitment to crafting fine wines that showcase the Okanagan Valley's unique terroir. They believe in sustainable, environmentally sensitive viticulture and respect the vineyard as a living and varied ecosystem. Each bottle is a proud expression of the earth it came from.

SummerGate Winery
SummerGate Winery

Welcome to the past 238 years of winemaking. A family-owned and -operated winery, a rich tradition coexists with a flexible outlook on the future.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
At least 2
Price starts at
119 CAD
Languages
English

Why take this tour?

Embrace the winter season in Summerland with a festive wine tour on Bottleneck Drive. Join us for an evening of wine tasting, holiday cheer, and winter wonderland scenery as we explore some of the region's most charming wineries.

Our first stop will be a winery that has been beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Sip on their award-winning wines while enjoying festive music and delicious food pairings that will leave you feeling warm and cozy.

Next, we'll visit a boutique winery that has created special holiday offers for the season. Taste their unique varietals while taking advantage of exclusive discounts and promotions perfect for gift-giving.

Afterward, we'll stop at a winery transformed into a winter wonderland. Enjoy a private tasting of their collection of exceptional wines while taking in the festive decorations and twinkling lights surrounding you.

Finally, we'll end our tour at a winery that has crafted unique holiday blends available only during this time of the year. Taste their unique wines while taking in the breathtaking winter scenery surrounding you.

This winter wine tour promises to be a magical experience that will leave you with lasting memories. Book your tour today and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit on Bottleneck Drive.

Included

  • Relaxed wine-tasting experiences at five Summerland wineries

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation

  • Round-trip transport in a Ford Transit or Lincoln Navigator

  • Complimentary bottled water

  • Winery tasting fees

  • Wicked Wine Concierge

  • Private Light Up the Vines wine tours available

Excluded

  • Taxes

  • Gratuities

  • 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.
Yes! Please call us; we can usually find a seat on a tour for you to join. Online reservations are unavailable for single travellers.
We have special tour rates for adult guests who choose not to participate in wine tasting, and 'riders' receive tasty, locally-made Motherlove Kombucha.
No. Tour schedules reflect the availability of wineries, breweries, and restaurants and are not adjustable. For private, full-day tours only, we may alter itineraries.
Yes! Tours operate rain or shine. Tastings are usually inside tasting rooms, cellars, or under covered patios, and we offer complimentary umbrellas. Please dress accordingly.
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

Trusted Brand

9 years in the Okanagan Valley with 1,000+ 5-star Reviews

9 years in the Okanagan Valley with 1,000+ 5-star Reviews

Flexible Cancellation

100% refund if you give us 48 hours' notice.

100% refund if you give us 48 hours' notice.

Availability

This seasonal tour is ONLY available on November 26 and December 2 + 3.

This seasonal tour is ONLY available on November 26 and December 2 + 3.

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, holidays, and by demand.

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

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