Winter Wine Escape

Overview

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Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines while the vines are enjoying their long winter rest. You’ll gain an appreciation of this breathtaking scenery when the vines are bare and often covered by snow and icicles (pending). First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia to enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir. Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. End at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails and glowing décor.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Grand Pre Wines

First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia. Enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir, perfectly complemented by the clean and refreshing wine making style of our renowned winemaker, Jurg Stutz. Option to add on wine by the glass, hot beverage, specialty coffee or indulge in raclette- a traditional Swiss cheese dish.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their handcrafted and small-lots wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm and gardens. Wine by the glass available for purchase with lunch.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tour and tasting fees are included at all 3 of the wineries visited

Gratuities

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Winter Wine Escape

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful night
742ashleyt,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went for the winter wine festival! We loved it. There was lots to try and the fire outside was a nice touch! We were given tokens and we just walked around all evening eating drinking and meeting other wine lovers 💖
A terrific event!
412briany,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We attended the Winter Wine Festival held at Luckett’s Vineyards. Our driver was friendly and professional. He provided us with the information we needed for the event. Our drive was on time and efficient. Having Grape Escapes do the driving let us enjoy the event! The event was very well organized. Excellent range of wineries representing Nova Scotia and the food pairings were exceptional. All the staff were attentive and friendly making this a great event. We will certainly do another event with Grape Escapes.
Easy to plan and a great time!
I2415YEkathleenw,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely experience with Grape Escapes. They worked with us to plan a great wine tour for our small group and made the process easy. On the day of the tour they were on time, kind and professional. It was clear they enjoyed a good relationship with the wineries, which speaks to how they run their business. We never felt rushed and left having had a great time. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning an evening or afternoon out with family, friends or work colleagues.
Amazing Tour
KimberleyW445,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour and tour leader. Loved the 3 wineries we went to. Annapolis Valley is a beautiful area. Martn our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to all.
Great time with the gals and best wine ever!
sharonmI9781IZ,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic time! Highly recommend this lovely for a day out with the gals! Staff were amazing and well organized! Very informative on wines The good and scenery are exactly what you appreciate in the beautiful Valley. Thank you for being so good at sharing your gift of wine making! Sharon MacDonald ‘
No whining about this wonderul Winter Winery Tour!!!
JordyCaine,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
WE had a fabulous time. Our driver/guide Martin was awesome - friendly, fun, kept us on track and on time and knowledgeable about the areas we passed through on the drive. All 3 wineries were great. The food was utstanding - when you think soup and a sandwich you don't realise how delicious it will be (the albacore seared tuna club was SO good) Thoroughly recommend this tour - everything went smoothly and many laughs were had and wines sipped. :)
Definitely a great day!
brendapM1933LP,,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely wonderful experience. Marten was a great driver and guide. We lucked out all round with the sunny day and lovely tour mates as well.
Grape Escapes Winter Wine Tour!
Jet687746,,Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a private wine tour and had the best time. We were a group of 10 celebrating my sister's bachelorette. Randy was such a great host and thank you Susan for helping me organize this great event. We loved the winter vibes and were very happy to learn wine tasting is not just for summer weather! Would totally recommend!