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Wineries for the Holidays 2025: Six Festive Experiences in Lake Country

Updated: 2 days ago

Snowy forest with sunset background, text: Wineries for the Holidays, Nov 22, supporting Lake Country Food Bank. Snowflakes and Scenic Sip logo.

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.

A couple toasts with wine by a firepit in snowy Lake Country. Text: "How It Works." Warm and cozy ambiance.

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:

  • 50th Parallel Estate Winery Experience: TBA

  • Intrigue Wines Experience: Holiday market with local vendors, wine tastings, seasonal pairings. Cost: $10 ($5 donated to the food bank)

    Tickets: Available in advance here Walk Ins: Yes, walk ins tickets can be purchased at the door

  • Peak Cellars Experience: TBA

  • 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 Tickets:

    Walk Ins: Yes, walk ins tickets can be purchased at the door


  • Ex Nihilo Vineyards Experience: Santa Photos, bookable firepits and a winter menu Cost: Firepits: $25 for 75 minutes, winter menu (varying prices)

  • Blind Tiger Vineyards

    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


This event proudly supports the Lake Country Food Bank, helping make the holidays brighter for those in need.

prepare for the wineries for the holidays event in lake country


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.


Champagne being poured into flutes, a gourmet dish with almonds, and a snowy vineyard at sunset. Text: Sip, Savor, and Explore.

 
 
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