Upper Bench Winery and Creamery
Upper Bench Winery and Creamery showcases the complementary work of Gavin and Shana, a British/Canadian husband and wife team. Together, they celebrate the bounty of the Naramata Bench.
Upper Bench Winery and Creamery showcases the complementary work of Gavin and Shana, a British/Canadian husband and wife team. Together, they celebrate the bounty of the Naramata Bench.
As one of the most visible and impressive wineries on the Naramata Bench, it is no wonder that visitors flock to Poplar Grove. he experience inside doesn’t disappoint, with an expansive, airy and modern tasting room showcasing gorgeous views of Okanagan Lake and Penticton.
Da Silva is a family owned winery with deep roots on the Naramata Bench. The family of Richard Da Silva, the winery’s co-owner and winemaker, emigrated to the Okanagan Valley from Portugal in 1955 and purchased an orchard on the Naramata Bench in 1955.
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.
TIME Family of Wines is located in the heart of downtown Penticton. Occupying an impeccably converted historic movie theatre, this is one winery that manages to impress before even reaching the tasting room! It is a convenient destination for a quick wine tasting on the way to the Naramata Bench or a pre-dinner tasting experience.
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.