Wineries & Vineyards
Grapes on a vine (Andrea Johnson photo)
The boutique wineries of the Naramata Bench provide an experience unlike anything else in the Okanagan Valley.
To be sure, the wines produced on these west-facing slopes overlooking Okanagan Lake exhibit the benefits of abundant sunlight and long, frost-free autumns. They display the distinct characteristics of clay soils laid down by retreating glaciers and the craftsmanship of knowledgeable winemakers.
But many of these wineries also put their own special spin on touring and tasting.
Quirky Winery Names
Anyone interested in collecting unusual winery names will find this fertile territory. Care to speculate on the origins of Black Widow or Laughing Stock? And who can pass up a little Therapy, where they really work the theme with inkblot labels and wines named Freudian Sip, Pink Freud and SuperEgo.
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Food & Wine
Food and wine must inevitably be linked. The Barrel Room Bistro at Hillside Estate Winery was the first vineyard eatery on the Naramata Bench and it stands as a seasonal institution. The Patio at Lake Breeze Vineyards serves Mediterranean-inspired lunches from May through mid-October. Year-round, try the one-stop wine tour at Cobblestones Wine Bar in the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa.
Winery Delis
Several wineries sell deli items, cheese and local preserves to match up with a bottle from the wine shop for an al fresco picnic on a patio with a view. At Poplar Grove, watch cheese makers in action through a window in the tasting room and ask the attendants for advice on pairing their wines and cheeses.
Art in the Vineyard
Red Rooster Winery provides tasters with a full-on visual experience both indoors and out. Items displayed in their permanent collection include the controversial sculpture "Frank the Baggage Handler" by Michael Hermesh. Two upstairs galleries host new exhibitions by local artists each month.
At Holman Lang Wineries, see works by the Artists of the South Okanagan Similkameen for one half of the year and the Naramata Artists Studio the other half.
Tuned to Nature
Drive down the hillside to Soaring Eagle and keep an eye to the sky to see where this winery got its name.
Orchard to Wine Glass
Generations of vacationers remember the drive down Naramata Road as a trip through orchard country with apple, peach and cherry trees cascading up and down the hillsides. These days the orchards are morphing into vineyards as fast as the land can be cleared. Although one exception is Elephant Island Orchard Wines, where the two cultures are joined in memorable fruit wines.
Winery Events
Budget two or three days to properly sample all the wineries around Naramata or plan to attend a catch-all event. The Annual Tailgate Party in September is a celebration of the new releases with lots of food and music. Later in the month, the Naramata Unfiltered Wine Education Retreat is a chance to get behind the scenes in wine country.
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41
2800 A Aikens Loop
Naramata, British Columbia
V0H 1N0
Websitehttp://www.vanwestenvineyards.com
Toll-free
Phone250-496-0067
Situated in one of the most scenic wine regions in North America, Van Westen Vineyards has evolved from over 50 years of family tradition, cultivating the soils of The Naramata Bench & producing some of the best wines in BC. With our expertise & emphasis on sustainable, cool climate viticultural practices, we grow quality vinifera grapes, making premium wines for you to enjoy.
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations.
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42
2145 Sun Valley Way
Okanagan Falls, British Columbia
V0H 1R2
Websitehttp://www.wildgoosewinery.com
Toll-free
Phone250-497-8919
One of BC's first farm wineries since 1990. A family run winery that produces highly sought-after premium wines. Awarded many coveted awards over the years, including the Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year in 2009!
As a member of the British Columbia Wine Institute, we are held to a high standard. The BC VQA designation is your assurance that the wine you're purchasing is 100% from BC and has met rigorous quality regulations.
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43
15600 Hwy 97
Summerland, British Columbia
V0H 1Z0
Websitehttp://www.beadtrails.com
Toll-free
Phone250-488-2489
Have you been on the Bead Trail yet?
Get started on the Bead Trail with a map and a bracelet, available at South Okanagan Visitor Centres and all participating businesses. Discover South Okanagan wineries, restaurants, boutiques, studios and other fantastic places! Where there's a bead, there's a story. Each business has it's own signature bead for you to find and collect. It's a fun and affordable way to get yourself a beautiful, unique piece of jewelry.
Follow the Bead Trail and collect both beads and stories as you go.
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44
1386 Carmi Ave
Penticton, British Columbia
V2A 3H2
Websitehttp://www.mapleleafspirits.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-493-0180
The first fully licensed distillery in the South Okanagan, producing fine spirits & liqueurs from locally grown fruit, grapes & wine. With inherited knowledge from our ancestors in Germany, we create fine single fruit eaux de vies (colourless, traditional European-style brandies distilled from unsweetened, fermented Okanagan fruit). Cherry, apricot & pear sips come alongside with fruit liqueur, maple liqueur & grappa-style "Skinny", a traditional Italian grape brandy. You won't find the Maple Leaf Spirits label in any liquor stores yet, so be sure to call ahead to book your visit for a unique experience & souvenir of Penticton. Tours also in German & French.
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