British Columbia's Naramata Bench

Naramata Bench is bounded by lakeshore, clay bluffs, vineyards, orchards and wilderness. Tree lined streets, artisan shops, museum, quaint country stores and nature trails are nearby. The Naramata Bench has optimal growing conditions due to the proximity of Okanagan Lake which provides for a long season.

Aces Wine Group   1309 Smethurst Road, Box 40 Naramata, BC V0H1N0
Opened in 2009 and owned by Holger Clausen in partnership. Holger is a tournament poker player which accounts for the wineries name. Holger states perfect grapes are like poker hands rare indeed His first release was a Syrah called Pocket Aces Syrah. The winery focuses on limited production wines. Production in 2010 was 7,100 litres. Consulting Winemaker: Jason Parkes

Bench 1775 Estate Winery 1751 Naramata Road Penticton, BC V2A 8T8

This stunning vineyard and winery was recently (2012) acquired by Paradise Ranch Wine Corp. and renamed BENCH 1775. The winery sits on 30 lake-front acres boasting panoramic views overlooking Okanagan Lake with a 1000 feet of beach frontage. Jim Stewart, Founder and CEO of Paradise Wine Wines Corp., which has historically produced only icewines and late harvest wines under its PARADISE RANCH and WHISTLER brands Winemaker: Richard Kanazawa

Black Cloud Winery 1450 McMillan Ave. Penticton, BC V2A 8T4

The winery owned by winemaker Brad Cooper known for his Township 7 wines. Brad has always had the desire to own his own winery. When a proposed winery Brad made wines for never opened Brad was paid with the wines. His wife and business partner Auralee Daum were not too pleased; saying Just as things get better another black cloud comes along. Black Cloud produces limited quality wines. Signature wine is Pinot Noir Winemaker: Bradley Cooper Philosophy:

Black Widow Winery 1630 Naramata Road Penticton, BC V2A 8T7

Dick Lancaster has been a noted amateur winemaker for over 30 years. In 2000 Dick and his wife Shona came across this beautiful seven acre property. It was already producing vines, with a panoramic view of Naramata Bench and the lake, it was too good to turn down. Taking on grape growing and commercial wine making was a natural progression, satisfying a long time passion. The name represents the Black Widow spiders which are quite common on the property, and serve as a reminder that they are growing grapes in a desert region. A gravity flow winery was constructed to produce Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Schönburger Merlot. All wines are produced from their own vineyard Signature wines: Hourglass a bold Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend-100% oak aged (predominantly French) for at least 21 months. Pinot Gris, harvested late, cold soaked, and partially barrel fermented. Winemaker: Dick Lancaster Philosophy: Grow really ripe fruit on our own property, making wines of intense flavour, bouquet, and character.

D'Angelo Estate Winery 979 Lochore Road Penticton, BC V2A 8V1

D'Angelo Estate Winery was established in 1984 By Vintner Sal D'Angelo in Amherstburg, Ontario; the D'Angelo Family has a rich history in Canada 's wine making industry. Illness forced Sal to move to the drier climate of the Okanagan. After vacationing for many years in the Penticton area in 2002 he purchased 27 acres, where he built a gravity flow winery. The winery now has 8.5 acres planted on the 27 acre property; just some of their varietals include Pinot Noir, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet, Tempranillo and Viogner. As a winemaker Sal specializes in reds and icewines, in 2006 Sal produced Canada's first Tempranillo icewine, released in the summer of 2008. His flagship wine is called Settle Coppa which means seven measures D'Angelo Winery operates as a family business with daughter Stephanie and son Christopher. Sal D'Angelo was named Ontario's Grape King in 1999. Winemaker Sal D'Angelo

Elephant Island Orchard Winery 2730 Aikens Loop RR1 S5 C18 Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

Located in Naramata on Okanagan Lake's east shore among the fruit farms crafting fine fruit wines has been a tradition in the Wisnicki family for more than four generations. Coupling this rich history with the international training and experience of consulting oeanologist, Christine Leroux, Proprietors, Miranda and Del Halliday named their winery after Elephant Island paying tribute to Miranda's Grand Parents (Wisnicki) who built their retirement home on the Island. Winemaker: Christine Leroux who trained at the L'Institut D'Oenologie de Bordeaux, in Bordeaux, France.

Foxtrot Winery 2333 Gammond Road Naramata, BC V2A 8T6

A winery with a most spectacular view owned by Torsten Allander. The winery specializes in an ultra-premium Pinot Noir Wapita Cellars a division of Foxtrot Vineyards, focused on making premium Rhone style wines in the Okanagan Valley. Wapiti Cellars currently produces Viognier. Winemakers: Gustav and Nadine Allander Winemaking Philosophy: Ensuring the best possible grapes to work with come harvest time. At harvest they use all of their combined knowledge, the best in old world and new world techniques, and state of the art technology to produce the best possible wines.

Hillside Estate Winery 1350 Naramata Road Naramata, BC V2A 8T6

Hillside Estate was started in 1984 when Vera and Bohumir Klockockas began replacing fruit trees with vines in the orchard they had purchased in 1979 on Naramata Road, just north of the city of Penticton, BC. The couple had decided the site would be ideal for a vineyard because of the gravelly topsoil on a slope which faced west, catching the direct rays of the sun and reflections off nearby Lake Okanagan. The winery is currently owned by a group of investors. Winemaker Kathy Malone is focusing, as much as she can on making Hillside wines with grapes grown on the Naramata Bench. “We want to show the Naramata fruit,” she says. “It is the best place in the Okanagan to grow grapes.” Hillside is the only BC winery producing Muscat Ottonel, a truly unique and unusual aromatic white wine. The winery has a barrel room, bistro and tasting room. The Barrel Room Bistro offers delightful lunches and dinners, featuring a second story patio with an amazing view of Okanagan Lake and surrounding orchards and vineyards. They produce about 12,000 cases a year from 40 acres of vineyards In 1989 Hillside, together with Lang Vineyards and Wild Goose, lobbied the Provincial Government to bring about the Farmgate Winery Policy that was instrumental in changing the B.C. Wine Industry. The new policy allowed small vineyards of five acres or less to not only produce wine but also to sell it directly from their premises Their Bistro has the distinction of being awarded “Best Restaurant Associated with a Winery in the South Okanagan Winemaker: Kathy Malone Winemaking Philosophy: We have made a commitment to producing quality wines with only the best Okanagan Valley grapes.

Howling Bluff Winery 1086 Three Mile Rd Penticton, BC V2A 8T6

Owner Luke Smith spent six months searching for the right location. He had been dreaming of owning a winery for twenty years and found his vineyard in the Naramata Bench and called his 20 acres Summa Quies Vineyard. The winery he named Howling Bluff a name which came when he stood in his vineyard on a windy day listening to the dogs barking. The vineyard was first planted in 2003 with additional plantings in 2004/2005/2006/2007/2008 and the first wine making facility built in 2007. The goal is to produce 2000-3000 cases of estate wine, three wines, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Pinot Noir and Sin Cera our Merlot/Cab franc/Cab sav/Malbec/Petite Verdot blend Signature wines: Sin Cera and Pinot Noir The winery strives to make the best possible wines using 100% estate grown grapes. Winemaker: Chris Carson Winemaking Philosophy: Grow the best grapes to make the best wine possible

Joie Farm Winery 2825 Naramata Road Site 5 Comp 4 Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

Heidi Noble and Michael Dinn are the owners of this fairly new winery, both have extensive backgrounds as a sommelier and wine related business. Joie's Farm began as a cooking school but the relationship between wine and food could not be ignored. For Heidi it was the desire to feed people, placing an emphasis on teaching them about where their food comes from. For Michael it was the love of wine and the desire to one day own a winery.

Kettle Valley Winery 2988 Hayman Road Naramata, BC

In 1996 Bob Ferguson and Tim Watts opened their winery. The winery was named after the old railway that used to run along the eastern shore. They started operations in a 3 car garage focusing more on the quality of the wine than expansion. They own several vineyards on the bench equaling 20 acres. In his book British Columbia Wine country author John Schreiner states Kettle Valley makes some of the boldest and longest lived wines on Naramata Bench. Ferguson describes their wines as big, robust and full bodied. Old Main Red is one of their signature wines; a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.

La Frenz Winery 740 Naramata Road Penticton, BC

This winery opened in 2002 with Jeff and Niva Martin. as owners. Jeff had worked as the winemaker at Quails' Gate for five years before starting his own winery. He has a degree in Eonology/ Wine Science, from Charles Stuart University, Australia resulting in 30 years of winemaking and viticulture experience in both North and Southern hemispheres The Martins named the winery after Jeff's Grandfather. His ten acre vineyard on the bench includes Shiraz, Merlot, Viognier and Schönburger. Another vineyard also ten acres, is located on the Golden Mile near Oliver. A second vineyard on the Bench was planted in 2008. The wineries direction is to remain small and focus on continuing to craft stellar wines. Two of their wines were selected for Queen Elizabeth's Gala dinner during her visit in May 2005. Their 2005 Merlot was selected as wine of the show at the Northwest wine summit, Portland 2007. A first for a Canadian wine Signature wines: Shiraz, Semillon, Viognier. Liqueur Muscat, Tawny Port Winemaker: Jeff Martin Philosophy: To over deliver in the glass

Lake Breeze Vineyard 930 Sammet Road, Naramata, BC VOH 1N0

The winery is located on the eastern hillside overlooking Okanagan Lake. Historically an orchard, the first European vinifera were planted in 1985. Lake Breeze Vineyards is proud to be the first winery in Canada to grow and produce Pinotage, the native South African variety. Pinotage was developed in South Africa in the 1920s and is a cross between pinot noir and cinsaut (often referred to as hermitage). The winery is group owned by the husband and wife teams consisting of Gary Reynolds and Tracy Ball and Drew and Barbara MacIntyre. Gary Reynolds is the operating partner. The winery is named after the winds that blow along the lake. Winery property is 12 acres, 9 of which are planted. Producing 11,000 cases signature wines: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Meritage A licensed patio offers light lunches. Winemaker: Garron Elmes Philosophy: Let the grapes speak for themselves. Our wines are fresh, clean expressions of the grape with minimal intervention.

Lang Vineyards 2493 Gammon Road, RR1, S11, C55, Naramata, BC VOH INO

Overlooking Okanagan Lake, Lang Vineyards has a magnificent view of the valley. Lang Vineyards opened their doors in 1990 the first farm gate winery in BC and has grown from it's humble beginnings into one of the Okanagan's foremost boutique wineries. The winery was purchased by Yong Wang in 2010, Gunther Lang has continued on as a consultant. Pinot Meunier, a classic Champagne grape, grows in their vineyard Winemaker : Richard Kiltz

Laughing Stock Vineyards 1548 Naramata Rd Penticton, BC V2A 8T7

Located on a 5 acre parcel in Naramata Laughing Stock is the long time dream of David and Cynthia Enns. Considering their background in the investment industry, this move from Vancouver to the Okanagan to open a winery has resulted in their trading in financial stocks for grape stocks. In the eyes of their peer group, this venture could be interpreted as a whimsical, romantic, and well, ... foolish investment. A financial decision that could make Cynthia and David the outright laughing stock in the eyes of their workmates in the financial industry. David often humorously refers to having made a Vow of Poverty when he decided to build a winery. Laughing Stock is a name that will raise an eyebrow or two in the Okanagan Valley. It counters the traditional approach to wine marketing - largely based on elegance, refinement, stature, heritage etc. It also magnifies the vulnerability that Cynthia and David must bear. Every morning, they wake up motivated NOT to do anything that would validate their winery name. With a name like Laughing Stock, they have no choice but to produce exceptional wines. The Enns' purchase included some vineyard planted to Merlot and they have since planted additional acreage, Bordeaux varietals such as Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec.The first crush was completed in 2003 and they will be releasing a premium red blend in fall 2005 after 18 months of barrel aging.  Winemaker: David Enns Assistant Winemaker: Jonas Greig Winemaking philosophy: Winemaking will follow Bordeaux directives of creating a blend of up to 5 of the Bordeaux varieties for our flagship red wine.  Extended barrel aging with a combination of new and used french oak will create the depth and complexity that comes from patient winemaking.

Marichel Vineyards and Winery 1016 Littlejohn Rd. Naramata, BC V0H 1N0
This is a small winery on Naramata Bench, 500 cases per year. Marichel will produce bold wines primarily from estate grown grapes and always with fruit grown on the Naramata Bench. Their focus is to produce very limited wines. They have 3 hectares of Syrah and Viognier planted. Requests for information were respectfully declined by the winery Owned by Richard and Elizabeth Roskell

Meyer Family Vineyards 965 Old Main Road Naramata, BC V0H 1R1

In 2006 the Meyer family purchased 3.1 acres of land on the Naramata Bench's Old Main Road. The land had ten year old Chardonnay vines. A team was put in place to create great wines. The team consists of James Cluer General manager, Rhys production manager, Pierre LeVesque as vineyard manager and winemaker, along with Laura and Terry Meyer. Proprietors are Jak and his wife Janice In 2008 they expanded by purchasing property in Okanagan Falls; 6.9 Hectares planted mostly with Pinot Noir. The tasting room is located at 4287 Mclean Road. Between the two vineyards there are 7 acres of Chardonnay, 7 acres of Pinot Noir, 4.5 acres of Gewürztraminer and 1.5 acre of Merlot. Signature wines are the tribute series Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Meyer Family wines can be found in BC and Alberta. Winemaker: Chris Carson Philosophy Single vineyard wines with an emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We believe that wines are made in the vineyard and have a very hands off approach to winemaking. Each vineyard and vintage is made to showcase and reflect the terroir

Misconduct Wine Company 375 Upper Bench Road Penticton B.C V2A 4W6

Richard Silva and a group of silent partners who call themselvesThe Uncrushables operate this winery Silva and his associates have designed edgy wine names and labels inspired by the 1920s era of gangsters and bootleggers Signature wines are: The Big Take is a Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot Blend exclusively grown on the Black Sage Bench's in Oliver and Osyoyoos, BC. The Misfit is a unique blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Semillon grapes Winemaker: Richard da Silva

Monster Cellars Winery 1010 Tupper Ave. Penticton, BC V2A 8S5
Produced out of Popular Grove Winemaker:

Montagu Cellars Winery 29 1350 W 6th Ave Vancouver, BC V6H 1A7
The vineyards are in Naramata, the offices in Vancouver. It's a small winery producing only three barrels of Merlot and one of Chardonnay each vintage. Proprietor Tom Doughty has sold his wines even before they are bottled. Winemaker: Tom Doughty

Moraine Estate Winery Winery 1865 Naramata Rd Penticton, BC V2A8V1

Moraine Winery is named after the splendid glacial terrain and white clay bluffs that have created the iconic image of the Naramata Bench. The winery is owned by Oleg Aristarkhov. They have 10.5 acres producing 1500 cases.The 12-year old Anastasia Estate vineyard is planted with Merlot, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and Riesling, with the smaller Sophia vineyard currently growing Pinot Noir. Signature wines are Pinot Gris, Viognier, Merlot Pinot Gris and Merlot Winemaker: Jacqueline Kemp Philosophy: Small batches, high quality

Nichol Vineyards & Estate Winery 1285 Smethurst Road Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

Nestled below the granite cliffs of the historic Kettle Valley Railway overlooking the sweeping majesty of Okanagan Lake. Nichol Vineyard has been creating hand-crafted specialty wines from estate-grown Okanagan grapes since 1993. The winery is owned by Ross Hackworth. Signature wine: Syrah. They took a risk by planting Syrah and St. Laurent. It was a good risk; the Syrah has won them numerous awards. Ross also produces the Clean Slate label. Winemaker: Ross Hackworth Winemaking Philosophy: The gentle handling of the wine from must through to bottling is paramount. An approach that is best done manually when possible. This style is labor intensive, but one that better allows the winemaker to assist the wine in expressing its natural traits and seasonal characteristics. Ross also believes in giving his wines an extra year to age.

Perseus Winery 134 Lower Bench Rd Penticton, BC V2A 1A8

The winery is now owned by Terrabella the principals are Rob Ingram, Sam Elia and Bob Ole. The winery launched initially as Synergy. The name was changed after star lover Anthony Burée took over in 2010 as general manager. They now have three vineyards. The Blind Creek vineyard bridges the two towns of Keremeous and Cawston in the Similkameen valley. Old Station over looks Skaha Lake in the Okanagan Valley. The vineyard sits between the city of Penticton and the town of Okanagan Falls. The lower bench vineyard in Naramata is where the tasting room is located. Philosophy is to “Over deliver” in the wine that you taste, the service you receive and the experience at the tasting room. These are our priorities, come visit us where you will be treated like a guest and friend Winemaker: Tom Dibello

Poplar Grove 425 Middle Bench Rd Penticton, BC V2A 8T6

Ian and Gitta Sutherland bought 12 acres on Okanagan Lake. In 1993 the apple trees were replaced by a vineyard using merlot and cabernet franc clones from Bordeaux. The winery opened in 1997 with '95 merlot and '95 cab franc. Owners Ian and Gitta Sutherland won a Gold medal in 1997 for their very first release. This family run winery works on a very limited scale. In 2007 Tony and Barbara Holler purchased 75% of the winery. Ian Sutherland and Barrie Sali completes the ownership team. A new building opened in 2011 at the foothills of Munson Mountain the gateway to the Naramata Bench. Barbara Holler owns 110 acres of vineyards located through the southern Okanagan. Signature wine: Syrah Winemakers Ian Sutherland, Stefan Amason

Red Rooster Winery 891 Naramata Rd Naramata, BC V2A 8T5

Located on the scenic Naramata Bench Road where breathtaking lake and mountain views surround the vineyard. The winery was originally started by a couple who immigrated from Switzerland. The winery's founders kept Rhode Island Reds; because roosters are good luck symbols in many cultures; and because roosters have a long association with wine (for example, the rooster is the symbol of the Chianti region of Italy.) Today Red Rooster is owned and operated by Andrew Peller who also owns Calona Wines. The winery produces Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris Riesling and Merlot. Winemaker: Karen Gillis Winemaking Philosophy: "Quality before quantity"

Ruby Blues Winery 917 Naramata Rd Penticton, BC V2A 8V1

This small but funky winery is owned by Beat and Prudence Mahrer, formerly of Red Rooster Winery. In a song by the Rolling Stones" Goodbye Ruby Tuesday " there is a line: " catch your dreams before they slip away." It reflects why the Mahrers returned to start a second winery to allow Prudence more contact with the people. On the production building there is a 30 meter mural symbolizing the lyrics from the song. However they had to change the name to Ruby Blues due to copywrite issues. The winery plans to stay small producing about 3999 cases. The wines are Viognier, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. In the Reds: Shiraz, Merlot and Cab. Sauvignon and blends Winemaker: Phil Soo assistant winemaker is Lyndsay O`Rourke Consultant: Phil Soo Winemaking Philosophy: To reflect the terroir from the Naramata Bench. 95% of the grapes are grown on the Bench

Serendipity Winery 990 Lower Debeck Rd Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

Judy Kingston a Toronto lawyer decided to switch careers and purchased an Orchard on the Naramata Bench in 2006. Beginning in the spring, the property was completely re-landscaped to provide the optimum slope and orientation for the new vineyard. Judy selected the wine varietals for planting to match the micro climate and four distinct soil types that make up the property. In the spring of 2007, she planted eight acres of vines with Syrah and Merlot as the main reds, and Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc as the whites. Subsequently she has added to the vineyard with the additional planting of Syrah, Cabernet Franc and a little Malbec for blending. Two additional acres of Pinot Noir were planted in 2011. The first harvest was in 2006 Winemakers: Jason Parkes, Judy Kingston

Soaring Estate Winery 1751 Naramata Rd Penticton, BC V2A 8T8
Recently acquired by Paradise Ranch now called BENCH 1775 Winemaker:

Township 7 Winery 1450 McMillian Ave Penticton, BC V2A 8T4

The winery was sold to Mike Raffan in June 2006 This is Township 7's second location. They opened their original location (2001) in Langley's Township 7. Since the winery was so successful they felt it would be wrong to change the name at the Naramata location. Two of the seven acres on the property were planted to grapes in the spring of 2004, with more plantings planned for 2005.  The retail wine shop housed in the newly built winery opened in August, 2004 Besides the vineyards in Langley and on the Naramata Bench, grapes for Township 7 Vineyards and Winery wines are grown in the Oliver area of British Columbia, a great location for growing grapes for the more full-bodied Merlots, Cabernet Sauvignons, Syrahs and Chardonnay's that Township 7 produces. Winemaker: Brad Cooper

Therapy Vineyards 940 Debeck Road Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

A winery owned by Naramata Development Corporation a general partner of Naramata Winery Limited Partnership the name of the winery is based upon Our location is therapeutic, our guesthouse is therapeutic and our wine is therapeutic at the end of a long day. John McBean a Calgary business man led a group of fifty partners to launch a winery that combines great scenery along with great wines Winemaker and General manger Marcus Ansems comes from a winemaking family (Mt Langi Ghiran in Australia), He has a degree majoring in Winemaking from Adelaide University Marcus has worked in Australia. South Africa, Italy, France, and Canada (both Niagara/Okanagan). The winery has an 8 bedroom Five Star guest house Signature wines: Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir The winery's future plans are to grow slowly and produce high-end ultra premium wines with special emphasis on Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and unique blends. Winemaker: Steve Latchford Winemaking Philosophy:– Let the vineyard site come through in the wines, manipulate aromatic varieties as little as possible, use only the best quality oak, mouth feel is more important than tannin in red wines.

Three Mile Estate 1465 Naramata Rd Naramata, BC V2A 8X2

Three Mile Estate Winery is 3 miles from Penticton and the property borders on Three Mile Road. The winery is owned by Jake and Colleen Gunther, Darryl and Gail Rahn Colleen and Gail are sisters. The first parcel of land was purchased in 2004 with a second parcel purchased later here the winery stands. The vineyard properties have a unique terroir with soils of sandy lome, silt and clay, and long sunny days with cooler evening breezes coming off the Okanagan Lake,  a perfect micro climate for grape growing. Signature Wines: are Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Viognier Dessert, and Trilogy (premium red bend) A pigeon farming operation co-exists within the vineyard which creates an opportunity for sustainable farming Winemaker: Kelly Symonds Winemaking Philosophy: We are committed to sustainable viticulture practices and are able to use organic matter/fertilizer from our own farm.  Water management, vine maintenance planning and controlling quantities of fruit are suited to each variety.  Our wine's premium quality comes from the vineyard and is then nurtured to the bottle.

 

Terravista Vineyards 1853 Sutherland Rd Narmata BC V2A 8T8

Terravista Vineyards was started in 2008 by Bob and Senka Tennant. A bit of history...Bob and Senka have been in the BC grape/wine industry for the past 16 years. Senka as winemaker and Bob as vineyard and business operator at their first business, Black Hills Estate Winery. In 2007, Black Hills was sold and Bob and Senka, not wanting to leave the industry, started looking for a small piece of property on which to establish a new vineyard and winery. Their idea was to concentrate on a couple of white grape varieties that had been attracting their interest. Their 1.6-hectare (four-acre) vineyard high on the Naramata Bench grows only Albariño and Verdejo, two Spanish white varieties never grown before in the Okanagan; the vines were not easy to locate. The Tennants received just enough in 2009 to plant a quarter of the vineyard, some of those vines were killed in a freeze that fall. It was not until 2011, with their new winery under construction, that they got enough vines to finish planting Terravista. Bob and Senka have also purchased grapes from three different growers to produce their other white wine, a blend named FIGARO. It is made up of two white grape varieties - Roussanne and Viognier - that originate from the Rhone Valley in France. Next door neighbours Tony and Cheryl Galloway, their near neighbour Walter Meyer, and Rob and Lynn Webster from Osoyoos all grow and supply these grapes The 600-square-metre (2,000 square-foot) winery, set into a hillside and partly below ground, is designed exclusively for producing small volumes of white wine Winemaker: Senka Tennant Winemaking Philosophy: Growing the best fruit the season will allow and expressing it and the site in the wine.

Upper Bench Winery 170 Upper Bench Rd Naramata, BC V2A 8T1

Gavin and Shana Miller, Wayne and Margareta Nystrom are the owners of Naramata's newest winery. Gavin Miller is a well-known and respected winemaker, who has created award-winning wines for some of the region's renowned wineries he has worked at in his 14 years in the industry. Shana Miller, or The Big Cheese, as friends like to call her, started her cheese-making career in 2003. Gavin and Shana have been married for 16 years and have always dreamt of someday combining their passions. In 2010, that dream came true when, together with their partners, they were able to purchase the Stonehill Estate Winery. Visitors can come and watch Shana handcraft her artisan cheeses through the creamery window, taste new releases, enjoy wine and a cheese plate paired with fresh baked hand-made bread on the patio, and purchase fresh local fruit. This spring, winemaker Gavin Miller is excited to release their first wines: a Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Riesling, as well as a Merlot and Pinot Noir. All of our wines come from the mature vines on Upper Bench's unique seven-acre vineyard and Margaretta Vineyards, both located on the picturesque Naramata Bench. Current production is 1,350 cases, with a goal of reaching 5,000 cases by 2014. Winemaker: Gavin Miller Philosophy: Minimalist winemaking with a passion for flavour

Van Westen Vineyards 2800A Aikins Loop Naramata, BC V0H 1N0

The Van Westen family has been involved in farming the Naramata Bench for the last fifty years. Robert Van West has taken it one step further by opening a winery. The property sits on an Eastern slope allowing for long hours of warm sunlight thus providing an excellent growing season. Signature wines are Vino Grigio, Vavacious and Volptuous. Currently there are no facilities for visitors. Winemaker: Robert Van Westen Winemaking Philosophy: To grow, produce and bottle fruit grown by van westen vineyards, solely from our land on the naramata bench. From grapes to glass

 

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