Winter wine tours from Big White? Absolutely! When most people think of wine touring, they picture warm summer afternoons, lush green vineyards, and patio tastings under the sun. But we’d like to let you in on a secret… winter is actually one of the most magical, rewarding, and advantageous times to explore wine country!
While the vineyards lay quiet and dormant, colder months see the winery tasting rooms come alive with authenticity, intimacy, and experiences you simply cannot find during peak season.
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If you’re on holiday at Big White and you’re looking for a day off from the slopes, a winter wine tour could be just what the doctor ordered! Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply looking for a break from the skis, a winter wine tour offers a uniquely enchanting experience filled with warmth, connection, and lasting memories!
We know what you might be thinking…is a wine tour even possible from Big White? The answer is a resounding YES! VIVID Tours offer daily departures from Big White, turning your whimsical winter wine tour dreams into reality.
A full day wine tour with VIVID Tours makes for a great option, including visits to 5 incredible local wineries plus a lunch reservation at a winery restaurant midway through the day. All transportation, tasting fees, and tasting reservations are wrapped into the price, so you won’t encounter any unexpected fees.
Offering door-to-door service direct from your Big White accommodation, customizable start times and custom built itineraries, the team at VIVID Tours will take care of all the details from start to finish. The morning of your wine tour, a friendly and professional VIVID Tour guide will pull up to your Big White accommodations in a brand new, fully heated and winterized van, and before you know it, you’ll be whisked off of the mountain and into Okanagan Wine Country!
One of the biggest advantages of touring wineries in the winter is the shift in pace. Gone are the crowds, the lineups, and the bustling tasting rooms of high summer. Instead, winter brings a calm, unhurried atmosphere. Tasting room staff have more time to chat, share stories, and offer deeper insight into the winery’s history.
VIVD Tours offers leisurely tours, designed in consideration of these special moments. Thoughtfully paced itineraries mean you can relish in the winter serenity and savour every sip. At this peaceful time of year, you’re not just another person at the tasting bar…you’re a welcomed guest.
This intimacy leads to richer conversations about terroir, harvest conditions, aging techniques, and the nuances behind each and every bottle. Many visitors find they learn more in a winter tasting than during any other season simply because they have the time and space to ask questions and engage more deeply.
Don’t be surprised if you find winter to be just as beautiful a time as summer, either! Bare vines, frost-kissed landscapes, and quiet rows of dormant vineyard blocks create an atmosphere that is serene and almost cinematic. Winter wine country has its own unique charm.
Mist rolling through valleys, snow-topped hillsides, and crisp winter light make for breathtaking scenery and stunning photography. Winter really brings an entirely different vibe to wineries as well. Think warm fireplaces, candles, rustic tasting rooms, holiday music, and a sense of coziness that perfectly complements the tasting experience. Your VIVID Tour guide will capture all the moments throughout the day and send photos to your group so you can reminisce back at Big White over cups of cocoa.
Oh and let’s not forget about the wine! Winter is a phenomenal season for tasting bold reds, robust blends, fortified wines, and late-harvest specialties. Many wineries curate seasonal tasting menus featuring rich cabernet sauvignons, syrahs and GSM blends, winter-friendly merlots, ice wines and late-harvest whites, plus aged reserve bottles pulled specifically for slower winter months.
These warming wines pair beautifully with the season’s culinary offerings, from hearty cheeses, spiced nuts, and dark chocolate to indulgent charcuterie and savoury small bites. Your Big White winter wine tour with VIVID Tours will be specially curated to incorporate an assortment of wineries that best showcase the region, so you won’t risk missing out on a single thing.
As if there weren’t enough great excuses to get out on a winter wine tour, it’s also a great way to support the local community. Winter is traditionally the slowest time of year for wineries and wine tour operators alike.
When you visit during the holiday season, you’re giving meaningful support to local winemakers, tasting rooms, restaurants, shops, and tourism businesses that rely on year-round traffic to thrive. In fact, your visit to a local winery has a bigger impact in winter than at any other time of year. When you book a winter wine tour with VIVID Tours from Big White, you’re helping sustain local agriculture and contributing to regional growth, all while enjoying an incredible day out with friends and family!
A winter wine tour is almost sure to surpass expectations, with intimate tastings, cozy settings, holiday decor, exclusive seasonal wine selections and breathtaking landscapes. The quiet charm and slower pace allow you to savour every moment and connect with loved ones over tasty wines. Without all of the crowds and chaos, wintertime might just be the best season to raise a glass and explore Okanagan wine country.
A winter wine tour with VIVID Tours from Big White just may end up being the highlight of your holiday getaway! To learn more about winter wine tour opportunties, we highly suggest connecting with the team at VIVID Tours. Their award winning Kelowna wine tours
