Sparkling Lights and Holiday Cheer Await at Winter in Wine Country
OLIVER, BC (November 14, 2025) –The holiday spirit will shine bright across Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country as Winter in Wine Country returns for two festive weekends, November 28–30 and December 5–7, 2025.
Guests are invited to sip, savour, and celebrate the season throughout the region, where tasting rooms will be transformed into cozy, twinkling spaces filled with holiday cheer. From vineyard light-up displays and creative workshops to live entertainment, festive food trucks, and exclusive wine tastings, Winter in Wine Country is the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Celebrate the Season Among the Vines:
At Nostalgia Wines, the 2nd Annual Nostalgia Christmas Market returns on Saturday, November 29 (11am-5pm), featuring photos with Santa, local vendors, live music, festive drinks, s’mores, and bites from Law of Attraction Food Truck. Guests can also enjoy The Perfect Pair: Wine & Holiday Cookie Flight from November 29–December 7, a $25 tasting pairing Nostalgia’s wines with holiday cookies.
Domaine Artema Winery welcomes visitors daily (10am-5pm) with complimentary bites and 10% off wine purchases. Guests can join a Holiday Ornament Felting Workshop on November 29 (6-8pm) or December 7 (2-4pm) for $50, including wine, snacks, and materials.
At Moon Curser Vineyards, gather around the fire for Savoury S’mores at The Hideout on November 29 and December 6 (10am-4pm). Enjoy a fireside treat and tasting while shopping the Santa’s Soirée Sale with 20% off signed Magnums, festive packages, and Advent Calendars. Tasting fees benefit the South Okanagan Women in Need Society.
Nk’Mip Cellars invites guests to enjoy a Qwam Qwmt Icewine Tasting for $5, featuring the award-winning 2022 Riesling Icewine in a Bernard Callebaut chocolate cup. Each paid tasting includes a draw entry, and purchases of six or more bottles receive 10% off.
Celebrate Home for the Holidays at River Stone Estate Winery on Saturday, November 29 (12-4pm) with live music, local vendors and bites from Cherry Bomb Food Truck. Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, pairings, crafts and family fun. Tickets start at $30 for adults, $20 non-alcoholic, and kids are free. Return December 5 (6pm) for an Ornament Painting Workshop – $45 per person, $40 for members.
Over the Fence Winery hosts Celebrate the Holidays with Over the Fence on Saturday, December 6 (2–5pm), featuring live music by Lewis Cardinal (3-5pm), festive cocktails, local shopping, delicious bites, and holiday cheer.
Black Hills Estate Winery spreads the spirit with a complimentary In Situ tasting for food bank donations and a splash of Brut on arrival. Guests can enjoy wine and cheese pairings for $35 and join the Holiday Open House on December 6 with live music and seasonal snacks.
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards offers a complimentary Explorer tasting with a food bank donation, plus homemade holiday treats. Get creative at a Wreath Making Workshop on November 23 or Grinch Tree Workshop on December 7, each $65 with tickets online.
Across both weekends, Winter in Wine Country brings together the best of the season – from twinkling light-ups and cozy tasting to creative workshops and family fun. Visitors can discover special holiday offers, local artisan goods, and perfect gifts for every wine lover, all while soaking in the warmth and magic of the South Okanagan.
For the full list of participating wineries and experiences visit www.oliverosoyoos.com/events/winter-in-wine-country.
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About Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
Uncork the Sun in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and encounter colourful characters, award-winning wineries, and stunning scenery which all give this decorated region its unique glow. Situated at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, in one of the warmest areas of Western Canada, the region’s wineries have won more accolades than any other wine region in Canada. The sunny slopes of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country are also the perfect place to enjoy fine-dining with vineyard views, the opportunity to stay on a winery and wake up surrounded by vines, and to enjoy award-winning wine and food experiences, such as the Half Corked Marathon, Pig Out Festival Weekend and Savour the Sun winemaker dinners. For our full list of winery members, visit www.oliverosoyoos.com/category/wineries
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