Four Shadows is a fairly new Naramata Bench winery with a focus on family. Fans of Riesling and (oaked) Chardonnay will enjoy the opportunity to try and buy multiple varieties at Four Shadows. Other vintages include Merlot, Pinot and Rosé.
Fox and Archer is a great example of the family owned boutique wineries that make the Naramata Bench the beautiful and unique place that it is. The winery is named after the husband and wife team that own it (Tyson Archer and Diane Fox). And when I say own it, they also do everything. Pruning, harvesting, crushing, pressing, marketing, wine sales and more.
Bella Winery specialises in sparkling wine, the only winery in British Columbia to do so. The winery has recently changed hands and the Naramata Bench tasting room is now closed.
Marichel prioritizes in quality over quantity, specializing in small batches of just two classic Naramata Bench varietals – Viognier and Syrah. This small winery is also host to one of the best patios on the Bench!
Boasting strikingly modern architecture with spectacular vineyard and lake views, Painted Rock Estate Winery offers one of the most elegant and scenic wine-tasting experiences in the Penticton area. o match, the ultra-premium wines (100% estate grown) highlight rich flavours with complexity and balance. The winery primarily focuses on Bordeaux red varieties as well as Chardonnay and Syrah.
Pentâge Winery is the epitome of a hidden gem. Perched just above Skaha Lake and surrounded by vineyards, the winery feels like a world away from the city. And yet it is only 10 minutes drive south of downtown! Those who make the effort to reach the winery will find a small but welcoming tasting room with handcrafted, premium wines.
Without a doubt, Play Estate Winery is one of the most scenic urban wineries in the Okanagan Valley! Situated at the top of a high vineyard slope on the southern side of Penticton, this winery offers gorgeous views of Skaha Lake and surrounding vineyards.
Full of puns, funky paintings and something, Crescent Hill Winery is a Penticton winery for people who don’t take life too seriously. This family-owned winery is located just south of town, perched above Skaha Lake Park.
Wines worth walking a tightrope for? Well, that depends if you like skillfully made, award winning Naramata Bench classics. The winery’s name refers to the balancing act that is required when making wine.
Terravista Vineyards brings something a little different to the Naramata Bench, specialising in small-lot white wines made from Spanish varietals. Matching the winery’s unusual varietals, the Terravista facility features an architectural style not seen anywhere else on the Bench.
