Grape Escapes Wine Tours

08/11/2026

❤️ THE OKANAGAN NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT RIGHT NOW
Wildfires, smoke and evacuations are having a devastating impact on Penticton, Summerland and our surrounding communities.
Our first concern is the safety of our neighbours, guests, employees, w**ery partners and the first responders working tirelessly to protect our communities.
But there is another impact that will continue long after the immediate emergency has passed.
Tourism has come to a sudden stop.
For many Okanagan w**eries, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations and other small businesses, the summer months provide a significant portion of the income that carries them through the entire year.
If you love the Okanagan, there are two simple ways you can help right now:
🍷 BUY OKANAGAN W**E
If you can’t visit us right now, consider supporting your favourite Okanagan w**eries by ordering w**e directly from them online or looking for their w**es at your local retailer.
Every bottle matters.
🚐 POSTPONE — DON’T CANCEL
If you have an upcoming reservation with Grape Escapes and conditions prevent your tour from going ahead, please consider postponing instead of cancelling.
We will provide a credit for 100% of the value of your tour, and it will never expire.
Come later this season. Come next year. Come whenever the time is right.
You’re not giving up your Okanagan experience. You’re simply saving it for a better day.
Choosing a future credit helps us continue supporting our employees, w**ery partners and the many local businesses that are part of every Grape Escapes experience.
The Okanagan has welcomed visitors for generations.
Right now, we’re asking our visitors to stand with the Okanagan.
Buy a bottle. Keep a reservation. Plan a future visit. Share this message.
And when the smoke clears and our communities are ready, we’ll be here to welcome you back. ❤️🍷
Please support Okanagan w**eries and tourism businesses.
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08/11/2026

❤️ THE OKANAGAN NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT RIGHT NOW

Wildfires, smoke and evacuations are having a devastating impact on Penticton, Summerland and our surrounding communities.

Our first concern is the safety of our neighbours, guests, employees, w**ery partners and the first responders working tirelessly to protect our communities.

But there is another impact that will continue long after the immediate emergency has passed.

Tourism has come to a sudden stop.

For many Okanagan w**eries, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations and other small businesses, the summer months provide a significant portion of the income that carries them through the entire year.

If you love the Okanagan, there are two simple ways you can help right now:

🍷 BUY OKANAGAN W**E

If you can't visit us right now, consider supporting your favourite Okanagan w**eries by ordering w**e directly from them online or looking for their w**es at your local retailer.

Every bottle matters.

🚐 POSTPONE — DON'T CANCEL

If you have an upcoming reservation with Grape Escapes and conditions prevent your tour from going ahead, please consider postponing instead of cancelling.

We will provide a credit for 100% of the value of your tour, and it will never expire.

Come later this season. Come next year. Come whenever the time is right.

You're not giving up your Okanagan experience. You're simply saving it for a better day.

Choosing a future credit helps us continue supporting our employees, w**ery partners and the many local businesses that are part of every Grape Escapes experience.

The Okanagan has welcomed visitors for generations.

Right now, we're asking our visitors to stand with the Okanagan.

Buy a bottle. Keep a reservation. Plan a future visit. Share this message.

And when the smoke clears and our communities are ready, we'll be here to welcome you back. ❤️🍷

Please support Okanagan w**eries and tourism businesses.

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07/27/2026

Cheers to our w**e country cowgirls riding out to celebrate the bride-to-be!! 🥂🩷

07/19/2026

Early stages of veraison hit Osoyoos this week!! 🍇 Internode spacing is getting tighter, growth has slowed, and we’re watching the canes shift from green to yellow — full veraison itself should be right around the corner!

07/04/2026

They are delicious!

Everything in this Taco is made from scratch. (including the wrap itself 😎) It comes grilled, with your choice of side salad or soup.

It's even a picnic lunch option on Grape Escapes W**e Tours. (a guide-favourite)

06/20/2026

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… and what about local w**eries?

"We've got to get back to the valley being more accessible."

04/28/2026

Summer’s on its way - we know where to get the good rosé 😉

03/12/2026

We like the new look!

More time for w**e? Yes please. 🍷

Starting this week, Bench 1775 is now open Wednesday–Sunday, 12PM–5PM.

Whether you‘re stopping by for a midweek tasting, picking up your favourites, or bringing friends for a weekend w**e escape — we’re here for you. No reservation required.

See you at the w**ery 💛

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01/19/2026

Vineyard ASMR 😉 Vineyard teams all over the south Okanagan are starting to prune. While different teams have their own methods, equipment and processes, this particular process is call pre-pruning.

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The large cuts help begin the process of untangling the vines, making the hand pruning yet to come easier to manage.

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A welcome help in reducing manual labour, it still requires focus and a careful hand to prevent damage to the vines and equipment. Requiring manual controls to function, the operator has to control when to open the blades, how long to hold them open, make position adjustments, including tilt, height, all while steering the tractor over uneven terrain by hand.

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Cheers to the hard working teams making our favourite glass of vino come into fruition 🥂