Huge disappointment. There are SO many wonderful wineries in the Oliver region that was I excited…read moreto try i.e. Hester Creek, TinPot, Moon curser, Burrowing Owl, Church and State, etc, etc, etc. At the beginning of the tour, our guide asked us where we like go. The group made several suggestions but it seems that this question was an empty gesture. This tour took us to 5 second rate places, none of which we had requested. Had been looking forward to experiencing the amazing wine in the region but have returned home still feeling that I haven't done so.

I have done a lot of wine tours, all over BC, and around the world. This is one of the worst…read morecompanies I have ever used. Zero flexibility, refuse to take you to most wineries, and visit the same wineries on every.single.tour. I suspect they get a kickback for visiting the same wineries they bring you to on all their tours. If you want to try new things, or want to visit a specific winery, avoid this company at all costs.

Unfortunately, I must leave a low rating because wheelchair accessibility was very poor…read more The guide was exceptional and so apologetic. But, this was a teaching moment for her as this was her first time locking in and securing a wheelchair properly on the shuttle. For some of the trips between wineries, I had to hang-on to my seatbelt that was attached to the floor in order to avoid tipping over in my chair. The first trip, I had to have my partner ( who has a very bad back) bend over and hang on-to the rigid frame chair to prevent me from falling forward or backwards. The bus ride was very, very, hot due to the air conditioning vent being at the back of the bus avoiding the designated wheelchair spot altogether. Overheating with a spinal cord injury can require emergency medical assistance because people cannot regulate their temperature. All of these issues should must be rectified as soon as possible especially as you are advertising as a wheelchair accessible shuttle service. Drivers should, at the very least, have practical experience, and extensive training for assisting people with disabilities in a wheelchair...and for this reason only, my review is a 2 out of 5 stars. This is unfortunate because everything else about the tour was exceptional, and all of the wineries had accessible ramps and washrooms. The Okanagan Wine region definitely does not disappoint! I just wish I could have relaxed on the excursion and felt comfortable and safe. Regretfully, Derek Moxam

First time in Kelowna, this was a gift to my partner for his birthday! Worth every penny!…read more Judy was our driver/tour guide, and she was excellent. Knowledgable, funny and the woman knows her wine! Went to 4 different winery's plus lunch. A total of almost 6 hours start to finish. I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone who, like us, loves wine tasting and doesn't want the hassle of driving.

We had Mike (owner) tour us around for 2 days and let me tell you what a treat it was to have such…read morea caring, prepared, timely, knowledgeable and flexible person. After our first tasting he noted our wine palate as a group and changed our next location on the fly because he felt it would be a better fit - he was completely accurate in his reading of the group/palate and the change was amazing (a lot of us felt it was our favorite experience of the tasting). We all bought a ton of wine but none of us ever had to carry a bottle out to the van (he did all of the heavy lifting, after individually labeling each bottle for easy sorting later! - this was a great touch). Between each winery he offered us snacks and water. He pays extreme attention to detail (even changed into dinner attire just to drive us to dinner!), provided information about each experience as we were arriving, had two impeccably clean vehicles for us and played music that was appropriate for the time of day/mood of the group. I can't wait to do another tour with him next time we are in the Oliver area!

I have done these types of touring in Kelowna and Osoyoos a few times - you should know, I am not a…read morewine snob. This was my first time in the Penticton / Summerland area. I absolutely recommend Grape Escapes and would give Dino a 6th star if I could. They packed a picnic for us (it was my gf and i), got to taste wines with chocolates, etc. Very knowledgeable, you can immediately tell he is well liked and respected by the wineries. Lots of knowledge about wine but also the history behind each winery. So if you are a newbie like me, or a sophisticated wine conoceour, I am confident you will still learning thing or two, and have a great time It was a great weekend. Thank you Dino!

Had a fantastic day wine tasting with Rod as our guide. We had a wonderful and diverse selection of…read morewineries and Rod was a great guide, seamlessly ensuring that we each were well looked after and also safe. With a very nice lunch included, this was an amazing deal. Can't recommend highly enough and with the huge number of wineries in the area, we will definitely book another tour with Grape Escapes.

Always one of my favourites and it didn't disappoint. They have my favourite patio! We were taken…read morethrough a healthy amount of their wine portfolio during our time there and they even made some changes to the lineup for one person who didn't like a lot of red wines, which he appreciated. I definitely left with a few bottles! And because I'm in their wine club I got 15% off which was awesome.

I think this might be my new favorite winery! The winery is dog friendly, so much so they prompted…read moreus to let our well behaved pup off leash to run around and she loved it. Caroline - our pourer was so friendly and helpful and very well educated on the wines The patio is absolutely perfect to sit out on for the afternoon and relax enjoying the view and wines The wines are incredible. We are normally red drinkers but loved their whites and the reds are amazing. They have a good price range to have some more casual wines and some special occasion wines as well. They have a Zinfandel locally grown that I think is my favorite zin I've ever had before! I also love how mount bouschery is their sister winery so our membership gets us a discount there now. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely go back again next time we are in town!!

We have been 'wining' in the Oliver area for over 10 years. Fairview Cellars is one of our…read morefavourite destinations. We loved our visits with Bill in the Wine cabin, tasting is beautiful wines. Now, Duermott and Danielle have taken up the barrel, and are continuing the stewardship of the terroir. We came down for the Pig Out 2025 festival and made our mandatory visit to the winery. We brought our own picnic, sat on the large deck, which has a breathtaking view of the golf course and the valley below. The sky was blue-blue-blue, the sun hot, we were grateful for the massive sail shade. Savanna, the lady working in the tasting room was attentive and kind. We had a wonderful tasting, excellent wine - but I have to say "The Rose made the day". Cool, refreshing - and meeting all of the tasting notes. It paired well with the charcuterie. Thank you both, Danielle and Duermott for your exceptional hospitality. Finally, a wine club where I don't feel like a 'face-less' number. All the best for the growing season.

Hands down the best winery in Oliver! Had a an amazing wine tasting, hosted by Sue! Sue was chatty…read moreand very confident about the wines! She was so fun and I wish she could have sat with us! The scene is stunning. You overlook the vineyards and golf course. The patio has several covered picnic tables and it is surprisingly cool. Its incredibly calm and really beautiful. The wine speaks for itself. I was on the hunt for the best Cab Sauv and found 2 of them here (plus more). FC has 1 white and an extensive list of reds! Every single red was incredible and I loved each one! They also have 2 wines that are not available for tasting (Madcap - predominantly Merlot and Two Hoots - predominantly Cab Sauv). These were both excellent table wines. Super easy to drink! Thank you Sue and Fairview Cellars for your outstanding service and wine!

Personalized tasting experience…read more The best part about a wine tasting at Road 13 is that they individually curate the experience to suit your preferences. My friend and I ended our 5 day tour tasting wines throughout Okanagan Valley at Oliver/Osoyoos and Road 13 was definitely our favorite for the area. The tasting room is grand - just step beyond the massive front door into their modern, vaulted ceiling tasting room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the vines and lake beyond! We ended up chatting with our pourer about wine (and life) for nearly 2 hours! It was a fun experience and my friend and I both ended up purchasing bottles to go. My favorite wine was their Chenin Blanc (regular and sparkling)! Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Oliver, BC.

My husband and I had one of the best experiences we have ever had at this winery. Not only was it…read morecomfortable with incredible wines and beautiful scenery but outstanding customer service as well. We were greeted by Sarah who was incredibly kind and helpful. They were understaffed and she was absolutely outstanding, she truly cares about the customers and I haven't found that at any of the other wineries are as generous and customer centered (and we have been to quite a few!) We would go back just because of her. This is an experience we will never forget- we are now customers for life!

We had an absolute blast visiting Silver Sage Winery! The owners are hilarious and make the whole…read moretasting experience so much fun. Plus, the tastings are completely free! If you enjoy sweeter, fruit-forward wines, this place is a must-visit. They are best known for their dessert wines, and it was fascinating to learn that it takes a full 4 pounds of fruit to make just one of those skinny bottles. Their most unique offering has to be "The Flame". A dessert wine with a real jalapeño pepper inside the bottle! My personal favorite was the apricot-peach wine, which was delightfully sweet and packed with flavor. Great energy, amazing wines, and a memorable visit overall. Highly recommend stopping by!

Osoyoos was so beautiful, and Silver Sage Winery was the most wonderful winery we visited while in…read morewine country. The wine tasting was hosted by the hilarious Elena, the owner of the winery. The audience could not stop laughing as if we were all at a comedy show. She gave explanation of each wine we tasted while her partner poured the samples. In total, we were able to taste 12 out of the 13 wines that the winery produced. We started on white wines, moved onto reds, and finished with dessert wines. Honestly, everything was absolutely delicious. If I lived closer, I would be here regularly and store a bunch of their bottles in my pantry. On this trip, I bought a bottle each of the 2022 Sage Grand Reserve, 202 The Pearle, 2020 Blueberry, and 2022 The Flame. The whole experience was amazing, from the gorgeous vineyard to the delicious wine tasting.

We had an amazing day with Nigel from start to finish! He picked us up, drove us all around to six…read moredifferent wineries in Kelowna, cracked jokes, and taught us a great deal about wine and wine making. My fiancé and I were thoroughly impressed with how professional Nigel was while simultaneously making us feel like we were close friends. When we come back to Kelowna, we will definitely come back to Roots & Vines! You are in good hands with this company and you won't regret it. Plus, the price is well worth it! Highly recommended.

Best wine experience I have had! Instantly we were immersed in the world of BC wine. Mikes…read moreknowledge of the local area and close connections give you an experience that cannot be replicated. Mike will introduce you to all the winery staff who give you more attention through your tastings and tell you tonnes more about the wine simply because you are with him! His humour will keep you laughing all the way to the end! Get to know Kelowna and BC wines, go on the Roots and Vines Tour!

We booked a 12 person bus for a wine tour and it was fabulous! Our driver Rod, was knowledgable,…read morefriendly, and so helpful organizing our day... we had a great time and highly recommend this company! We will do this again next visit!!

We had a group of 11 women doing wine tour. Our driver Roderick was over the top great!!! He looked…read moreafter all our purchases and made sure each bottle was marked with our initials and loaded our purchases on the bus. He also went into each winery ahead of us to ensure they were ready for our group. All we needed to do was enjoy the wine and beautiful views. I highly recommend this company and especially our driver. Will be using them next time.