Wineries for the Holidays 2025: Six Festive Experiences in Lake Country
- scenicsiptrail
- Oct 13
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 10
Join us for a festive one-day celebration where six Lake Country wineries each host their own unique holiday experience. It’s your chance to explore, taste, and toast your way through the Okanagan, creating a day that’s entirely your own.
What to Expect at Wineries for the Holidays:
On Saturday, November 22nd from 11am-4pm the Scenic Sip Wine Trail transforms into a winter wonderland of local wine, food, and community connection. Each winery will feature a one-of-a-kind experience designed to spark holiday cheer.
How It Works:
Each winery will host its own individual experience with its own entry fee.
Prices vary, so you can customize your day based on what interests you most.
Choose your own route — there’s no single ticket or fixed itinerary.
Visit one, a few, or all five — it’s up to you to create your perfect holiday trail.
Participating Lake Country Wineries:
Intrigue Wines Experience: Holiday market with local vendors, wine tastings, seasonal pairings. Cost: $10/person
Tickets: Available in advance here Walk-Ins: Walk-ins welcome
Gray Monk Estate Winery Experience: Brown butter sponge with white parsnip and white chocolate mousse, finished with quince jelly. Perfectly paired with our Gray Monk Gewurztraminer.
Cost: $10/person Tickets: Available in advance here
Walk-Ins: Reservations welcome, but not mandatory. Walk-ins welcome.
Experience: Savor a 3 oz pour of our 100% Pinot Noir Icewine—lush with honeyed apricot, pear, and candied citrus—perfectly paired with our chef’s Apple Tarte Tatin.
Cost: $12.75/person
Tickets: Available in advance here
Walk-Ins: Walk-ins welcome, based on availability - reservation recommended
Experience: Enjoy a 3-oz glass of our premium Blanc de Noir sparkling wine with 2 freshly shucked oysters. BLOCK ONE restaurant will be offering Happy Hour All Day! (12 pm-5 pm). Reservations recommended.
Cost: $15/person
Tickets: Available in advance here
Walk-Ins: Walk-ins welcome, based on availability - reservation recommended
Ex Nihilo Vineyards Experience: Santa Photos, bookable firepits and a winter menu
Cost: Santa Photos - $10, Firepits: $25 for 75 minutes, winter menu (varying prices) Tickets: Available in advance here
Walk-Ins: Walk-ins welcome, based on availability - reservation recommended
Peak Cellars Experience: Greencroft Farms Jerusalem Artichoke & Truffle Soup, finished with a duck-fat crouton and shaved parmesan, served in an espresso cup. Stay for Garden Bistro Lunch from 11:00am-3:00pm
Cost:$15/person Tickets: No RSVP needed.
Walk-Ins: Walk-ins welcome
This event proudly supports the Lake Country Food Bank, helping make the holidays brighter for those in need.
How to Prepare for the Day in Lake Country:
Make the most of your Scenic Sip experience with these tips:
Dress in layers — some experiences are indoors, others outdoors.
Plan a safe ride — bring a designated driver or arrange transportation between wineries.
Bring your appetite! Many experiences include food pairings and festive treats.
Bring cash or change — many wineries will be collecting donations for the Lake Country Food Bank.
Capture the magic — share your holiday adventure using #ScenicSip
Pace your day — each winery has its own hours and offerings, so plan ahead to fit everything in.
Why You’ll Love It:
Six unique holiday experiences across Lake Country
Support local wineries and the Lake Country Food Bank
Just 15 minutes from Kelowna Airport — the perfect day trip or weekend escape
A festive, local way to celebrate the holidays in the Okanagan
Stay tuned! We’ll be revealing each winery’s holiday experience and ticket links soon — right here on our blog and across our Scenic Sip social channels.
