Why early spring might be the most beautiful time to visit the Naramata Bench
There’s a moment on the Naramata Bench when winter hasn’t quite let go, but spring is clearly on its way. The sun lingers longer. The lake starts to stir. The wind feels just a little warmer on your face.
It’s not quite full bloom, not yet - but everything is reaching toward it. And that slow, steady shift might just be the best time to be here.
Quiet awakenings all around
In the vineyards, the vines are still bare, but there’s life just beneath the surface. The ground softens, and with it comes the first signs of the season ahead: spring bulbs pushing through garden beds, fruit trees hinting at bud break, and the unmistakable feeling that the Naramata Bench is waking up.
There’s no rush here. That’s part of the magic. The change of season in Naramata doesn’t announce itself…it unfolds.
What’s next: Wine, food, and fresh air
As the season edges forward, tasting rooms begin to reopen, and patios return to life. A few chairs pulled into the sun. Glassware clinking softly in the breeze. The first pours of a new season, some of them from the epic 2025 vintage, known for its intensity and elegance, find their way into your glass.
You might sip a vibrant rosé while looking out over still-sleepy vines. Or tuck into something warm and locally made on a patio with views of the lake. Around here, spring is as much about flavour as it is about flowers.
And it’s not just what’s on the table that’s changing.
Out on the trails, the ground is drying. Mountain biking and hiking this time of year is unbeatable - cool, crisp, and quiet. You can ride for miles or wander for an hour, and you’ll still feel like you have the whole Bench to yourself. Wildlife is active, blossoms are near, and the village moves at a pace that makes space for it all.
Whether you’re heading out for a day of fresh air or simply wandering down to the beach with a coffee in hand, the world feels wide open.
The best part? It's still early.
This is the season between seasons, the calm before summer’s buzz, when the pace is slow, the roads are clear, and the views seem to belong just to you.
There’s time now. Time to taste, to explore, to reconnect. To feel the rhythm of a place that’s alive but unhurried.
Whether you’re planning a spring getaway, a road trip with friends, or a quiet solo reset, the Naramata Bench is already beginning to stretch toward the sun. And we’ll be here, warming up, pouring fresh vintages, and watching the season unfold.
Come when the blossoms arrive. Or come before.
You’ll feel it either way.
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