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Nichol’s great reputation for winemaking is purely based on quality, and being one of the oldest wineries on the Naramata Bench means they have plenty of experience to draw from. If you want to try some true Naramata reds, this is the place. Small yet bright tasting room with fabulous views and patio.

Daydreamer is a small family owned and operated winery, located almost at the very end of the Naramata Bench. The winery has a focus on sustainable winemaking, with the aim to conserve resources, minimise environmental impacts and keep vineyards healthy long-term.

Serendipity is something of a hidden gem. From the road, the winery looks unassuming. But true to this winery’s name, it’ll feel like a happy accident as you turn the corner to find one of the most beautiful properties on the Naramata Bench.

Everyone needs a little therapy! Wine therapy, of course. And what better place to get it than this stunning property overlooking Okanagan Lake?

Kettle Valley Winery is one of the oldest on the Bench, being issued only the third winery license for the area way back in 1992. Keeping things modest, the tasting room is located in the garage they used to make wine in during those early days.

Celebrating the ‘art of good living,’ JoieFarm has one of the larger acreages on the Naramata Bench. Taking a fairly non-interventionist approach towards winemaking, the self-taught owner sways towards Burgundian varietals such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay plus Alsatian varietals like Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

Any fans of big, bold reds should make a beeline for Van Westen. Despite having over 50 years of farming tradition, the Van Westen family are unpretentiousness and enthusiastic about making great wine.

Named after what was originally believed to be a ‘white elephant’ venture, this long-standing winery is a Naramata Bench icon. Family-owned Elephant Island Winery is also one of the most unique local wineries, producing both premium fruit and grape-based wine. The same hardworking team also runs Naramata Cider Co.

The ‘Deep Roots’ in question are the Hardman family’s 100+ years of experience farming the Naramata Bench. As many as four generations of family members have toiled land locally!