Who Should Be the Designated Driver on a Kelowna Wine Tour?
If you’re visiting several wineries on your own, someone in your group needs to remain responsible for driving.
That person should plan on not drinking the wine, even if you expect to have only small amounts at each tasting. A wine tour involves multiple tastings, and the safest approach is to have a completely sober designated driver.
If you’re wondering how much wine you might actually consume during a tour, see Do You Get Drunk on Wine Tours?.
For groups where everyone wants to participate in the tastings, a guided wine tour removes the problem. Your tour driver handles the driving between wineries and returns you to your hotel, B&B or residence afterward.
This is one of the main reasons a guided wine tour can be worth the extra cost. You’re not simply paying for transportation—you are paying for the convenience of having someone else take responsibility for the driving while you enjoy the wine country.
For more on the advantages of having someone else handle the driving and logistics, see Why a Guided Wine Tour is Better.
If you’re drinking, don’t drive. If everyone in your group wants to participate in the tastings, a guided wine tour is one way to enjoy the day without having to designate someone to sit out.