Back in the day, we wouldn't have thought twice about having some tasters (and then some more, and…read morethen some more) in wine country. But that was before the new legal alcohol consumption limits went into play. And you know what? Thank goodness, because with OK Wine Shuttle, not only did we need not worry about our sobriety, we also had an air conditioned place to store our purchases. I really didn't know what to expect when we booked the shuttle. I certainly didn't expect the friendliest driver hailing from Ontario by way of Burnaby to ham it up with us the whole time! Nor did I expect to be the only people on the shuttle. Going mid week has its perks - less people is one of them. Feeling like we had our own private driver for $45/person was another, and might I add, very worth it. Baller! From what I gathered from JP (the driver extraordinaire), it's a little more hectic on the weekends. When they're busy they will attempt to group you together at wineries and will shuttle you around to the next one, making their way from Penticton to the furthest reaches of Naramata and back again. With the wineries keeping a tight proximity to one another, going to the ones that you want to is pretty doable. They also focus on both the family estates as well as the more established spots. Some notes: if you're in Penticton, there are three main "hop on hop off" spots. If you're in Naramata, call ahead and they'll come get you! Our driver mentioned that he knows how busy it's going to be around 1:30 pm. We started with him before 11am and had made a lot of headway by that time. It's worth starting out earlier! Bring cash. They're cash only! And I'm sure they appreciate tips too.

Bernie was our shuttle driver and he was the perfect host! Very fun and funny and made sure we were…read morewell taken care of everywhere we went. Took us to hill side for lunch and it was amazing!! I recommend him and the shuttle service to anyone wanting to have a great experience wine tasting. :) :)

We had a wonderful time on our Desert Country Wine Tour in the Oliver/Osoyoos region this past…read moreweekend. Kent was so friendly and knowledgeable and the van was spacious and comfortable. I was impressed with how proactive Kent was throughout the process, first by helping us plan an advance itinerary that was both enjoyable and efficient, and then by squeezing us in for extra tastings at some hidden gems when we found ourselves with time to spare between appointments. It was abundantly clear throughout the day how well Kent knows and loves the area, and how well-regarded he is amongst the management at the local wineries. We couldn't have asked for a better day and will definitely be booking with Kent and Desert Country Wine Tours again in the future.

We went to 6 wineries on thursday, Kent was amazing. He really knows the area well, and knows all…read morethe owners. We had as fabulous time, the weather was perfect and all the wineries were generous and beautifully set up. I highly recommend Kent....

Stopped in as we have not given this place a try let and absolutely loved it! The wines were…read morefantastic and very reasonably priced, the view was fantastic and the server we had was one of the best we've had. He had such a great knowledge about the farming process and spoke in great detail of how the grapes are grown. We learned so much! Our service also told us about the olive oil and white vinegar that they produce as well. We were able to taste them and they were fantastic! Would definitely return!!

We made a reservation for a tasting of their reds, and Wade took very good care of us! It is…read moreobvious he is very passionate about wine growing, soil conditions, and being sustainable, and he was able to share all of the differences in nuances in the wines we tasted. The wines are beautifully expressed, and reminded us of some of the great reds we tasted on our last trip to Italy - this is definitely worth a stop if you are in the Osoyoos area, just be sure to make a reservation in advance!

The views while dining outside are stunning! We ordered the…read morefry bread, salmon cakes, and fish tacos. The fry bread was just okay but the salmon cakes and tacos were delicious. The servers were busy during lunch service but very friendly!

After a long drive, we decided to go to Nk'Mip for a wine tasting to end our day. I was intrigued…read moreby the name of this winery, the history and I love supporting business owned and operated locally. The tasting room is really pretty - spacious with fun stuff to shop and look at. The wines were delightful. The person who handled our tasting was knowledgable and friendly. We ended up taking several bottles home with us, as were really loved the Dreamcatcher, which is a white blend. I definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area and want to do some wine tasting.

My friends and I decided to visit Moon Curser for a tasting and although the individual running the…read moretour was knowledgeable and engaging, I wasn't wowed by the wines. I mean, they are good, but when compared to the other wineries in the area, the wines scored lower on my list. This was a smaller vineyard so the tasting area was held inside, which felt more like a basement even though it was on the ground floor. It's still worth a visit if you're in the area though.

We loved the atmosphere and wines at Moon Curser! Karin made the tasting experience so fun. We…read morewould definitely recommend this winery.

Unfortunately I would not recommend this as a top priority tasting room. The best thing about it…read morewas the location was easy access and on the way to the border. The person pouring the wines was dry, lacking personality and enthusiasm for their wines and we had to ask about each one and pry to get information. The wines were in my opinion nothing special and seemed to be unbalanced with their flavor, acid and pallet appeal. I would recommend they get staff in that can at least create a fun exciting experience and maybe the wine we drank was just left over from a previous day or something....

An average tasting room located very close to Osoyoos proper. We didn't fancy any of their…read moreofferings, the whites weren't memorable and the reds seemed a bit pricey for the quality. This is a relatively new winery so hopefully they'll refine their style in the years to come.

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.

My 1st ever wine tour was July 14th while in Osoyoos with my bestie. Our wine tour guide, Natasha,…read morepicked the best vineyard to visit. Beautiful atmosphere, great staff and a real family oriented, down to earth vibe. I loved the concept and the wine. I never leave reviews but I feel the world needs to know about this wine

Stop #2 on our winery tour…read more Wine tastings are $5 for four samples, free with a purchase. I tried the Gewürztraminer (one of my favourite wines), Viognier, Amber Rose, and Zinfandel. All quite tasty, but the winner among our group was the Amber Rose, which I purchased. A very lovely, refreshing wine. [Yelp collections: Wine Time!]

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.

I recently needed a rental car while mine was being repaired. The most amazing Budget Manager,…read moreKerri-Anne Sexton, set up my rental and delivered a truly amazing experience. She knows what customer care is about!!! If you need a rental you can count on Kerri-Anne to provide an efficient , professional and caring service!!!

WOW. I am absolutely FLOORED by the customer service here. How can someone get so enthusiastic…read moreabout a car rental place? Well, rent from THIS Budget location and you'll see. Mike M is the manager and does an amazing job. Kacie is my savior and deserves some type of Budget award. My step-mom had reserved two cars at this location and one at the Kelowna location. They got stranded in Alberta and were unable to pick the cars up on the designated day. I emailed the manager, Mike, and he responded immediately saying he'd hold the cars for us. Of course, he did and we picked up the SUVs from Kacie the day after originally reserved. They even let us leave the vehicles in the lot while we went to the Penticton Farmer's market, 2 blocks away. Days later we had to go to Alberta to drive my dad to pick up his stranded RV. Kacie was able to switch out our vehicle for a larger one with no problem. Even after our mess up and not getting to the downtown location before they closed, they met us at the airport location and made it happen. What really impressed me was the way that Kacie was able to clear up the mess that the guy at the Kelowna location had made of our rental. We told him about the crazy situation of me renting all the vehicles in the place of my step mom, who would we driving each of the three vehicles, and when they would be returned. The incompetent guy at Kelowna had me paying for a supplemental insurance that did _nothing_ for me. Kacie told me that the supplement was only for people using a credit card with car insurance on it, which I told the guy in Kelowna. She was very sweet but she was clearly frustrated that the guy in Kelowna had me paying for something that had no worth to me. She fixed our contracts and back dated them. She was patient, helpful, and all around the best car rental person I have ever dealt with. I guess it could be a small town thing, but whatever it is, I'm impressed. I will always rent from them when in the Okanagan, which is often.