It's no secret that the Naramata Bench produces some pretty stellar wine. But, the recent 2023 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Wine Awards showcased that to a whole new level.
On your next visit to the Naramata Bench, be sure to pop by the following tasting rooms to sample and purchase some award winning wines…
Something about Elephant Island hits a little different than most other wineries on the Naramata Bench.
Maybe it’s the long, curving driveway tucked amidst the cherry orchards, with the charming wine barn greeting you at the end. Maybe it’s the casual, relaxed atmosphere, where you sip your tasting outdoors on the patio, under the shade of the trees. It feels downright civilized, yet homey — truly, what an afternoon in Naramata should be.
That magic that you feel in Naramata?
It’s as much about the People, as it is about the Place. And on Saturday April 22, Naramata residents and visitors come together in a big way to celebrate Earth Day — to cherish the environment that we have, to care for its resources, and to learn how to protect it just a little more than before.
Thanks to the ultimate stewards of our land — the NaramataSlow community group — combined with the Naramata CItizens Association — have collaborated to create a jam-packed weekend with events and fun ways to celebrate and protect our resources.
Updated as of April 27, 2023. Please contact businesses directly for the most up-to-date information.
Cannery Brewing Open daily
Naramata General Store - Open daily
Real Things Pizza Open daily
The Bench Market Open daily
The Bistro at Hillside Winery Open Wednesday - Sunday, lunch and dinner
The Patio at Legend Distilling Open daily
The Restaurant at Poplar Grove Open for Lunch (Thurs - Sat), Dinner (Wed - Sat) and Sunday brunch.
The Restaurant at Naramata Inn – Open Wed - Sun for dinner
Eliza - A Naramata Wine Bar Re-opening in June 2023.
The Bistro at Serendipity Winery Closed for the season. Re-opening in spring.
Naramata Farmers Market - Stay tuned for the start of 2023 market season!
Cannery Brewing - Open daily
D'Angelo Estate Winery – Open daily
Elephant Island Winery – Open Wednesday - Sunday
Hillside Winery — Open Wednesday - Sunday
Legend Distilling - Open daily
Lock & Worth — Open Friday - Sunday (open daily starting in May)
Nichol Vineyard — Open daily
Poplar Grove - Open daily
Joiefarm Winery Open Thursday-Mondays
Red Rooster Open daily
Serendipity Winery — Open Saturday - Sunday
Three Sisters Winery - By appointment only - call to book (236-422-2296)
Tightrope Winery – Open daily
Upper Bench Winery & Creamery - Open daily
La Frenz Winery - Opening for the season April 28th.
Farm to Glass Wine Tours - Opening May 5, Friday - Monday
Kettle Valley Winery - Starting April 21, open 1 Fridays - Sunday
Cormier Studio Art Gallery - Open daily
Naramata Store Open daily
Sun n' Sup - Open Wednesday - Sunday
Naramata Farmers Market - Stay tuned for the start of 2023 market season!
Experience the height of luxury at Naramata Inn. The recently refurbished, hundred-year-old property stands elegantly along the shores of Lake Okanagan. Boasting 12 quaint period-style rooms, redesigned with a modern touch, each with a clawfoot bathtub.
Ease into your time off with a visit to Naramata Inn’s wine bar, Eliza, or indulge in a 3-course dinner for two, bolstered by aromatic wine pairings at chef Ned Bell’s famous restaurant, revered for its local produce, delectable seafood offerings, coveted wine selection, and moreish, freshly made desserts.
Naramata is also home to breweries and wineries of the highest quality that draw in locals and international wine and beer enthusiasts as well as a friendly and growing community of repeat visitors.
For a chance to win a getaway like no other simply follow the entry instructions below!
Spring Blossom or Fall Harvest: A 4-Night Naramata Getaway, from Discover Naramata and Naramata Inn
The prize includes:
2 nights at the Naramata Inn; built in the year 1907, the historic Inn is perfectly situated between Lake Okanagan and the famous KVR trails, fruit orchards, vineyards and wineries. One night, you’ll be treated to a 3 course dinner for two, including wine pairings, at celebrity chef Ned Bell’s hyper-local restaurant.
2 nights in a beautiful log cottage, right on Okanagan Lake, at Sandy Beach Lodge. Paddle a canoe, soak in the hot tub, and take advantage of having your own private grill, lake view patio, and the perfect place to sip a glass of local wine at the end of the day.
A $250 gift certificate to enjoy dinner or lunch at The Restaurant at Poplar Grove Winery. Offering exceptional views of Okanagan Lake and beyond.
2 large pizzas from local favourite, Real Things Pizza. Real Things is known for its unique creations, using local produce and products. Choose from a range of seasonal pizzas featuring local peaches in summer, pears and blue cheese, and a turkey and local Brie pizza at Thanksgiving.
A $50 gift card to enjoy at Legend Distilling, best known for its creative gins packed full of botanicals, herbs and fruit.
A tour of the vineyards, plus a tasting at JoieFarm Winery. JoieFarm Winery is known for making European-inspired wines perfect for West Coast living. Don’t miss the rosé, aromatic whites, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
An estate tasting & tour at Tightrope Winery, where you’ll enjoy an in-depth tasting of 5 wines, led by a sommelier. You’ll also receive a $75 gift card for the wine shop, and a Riedel wine glass to take home.
Getaway to be taken in 2023, between April 1st – June 24th, 2023, or between September 5th November 15th
To enter to win, follow, @DailyHiveVancouver @discovernaramata, and @naramatainn on Instagram.
With quiet streets, crunching leaves and a full moon overhead, Naramata is perhaps the perfect spooky community to celebrate Halloween. For a small town, there are plenty of tricks and treats this season!
Oct 20: Halloween Movie Night, hosted by the RDOS
Oct 27: Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at Manitou Park
Oct 27: Halloween Painting at 3 Sisters Winery on Oct 27
Oct 29: Halloween Rock Party at Naramata Pub
Oct 30: Robinson Bone Rattler - outdoor haunted scenes, candy apples and spooky pictures!
Oct 30: Naramata Inn x Haunted Wine Trolley Package
Oct 31: trick or treating throughout the Village and the Naramata Bench
Perfect for families with kids, or the young at heart — you’re sure to have a spooktacular time this week!
In the days leading up to Thanksgiving 2022, Naramata has been blessed with incredible weather — think mid- to high- 20’s, stunning sunshine, and clear starry nights. The holiday weekend is shaping up to be the perfect weather for warm walks, unseasonably-NICE fall paddles out on the lake, family time spent in the garden or around the backyard fire pit.
After a full day of outdoor adventure, we’re lucky to have a few local chefs who are whipping up a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. If you’d like a break from all the shopping, cooking, and cleaning — read on. There’s a Naramata Thanksgiving meal for you!
With Thanksgiving Dinner at the Naramata Inn, it’s all the tradition, all of the flavour… and none of the clean up. Simply make your reservation, and let the flawless service take you on a culinary journey featuring the best of the season’s flavours. Their delectable 3 course prix fixe menu offers Brown Butter Roasted Squash Soup, Honey Roasted Fraser Valley Turkey with all the trimmings and a seasonal ‘pumpkin spice’ twist on Pastry Chef Liz’s drool-worthy choux à la crème. Diners looking for some variety will find delicious options in a seasonal salad, Roasted 63 Acres Beef Tenderloin, Pan Seared Little Cedar Falls Steelhead and a Late Harvest Riesling Cheesecake with caramelized pears — the ultimate tribute to seasonal Naramata fare.
This special Thanksgiving menu will join the October Prix Fixe menu on October 7, 8 and 9. On Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 10), the Thanksgiving Menu will be the stand-alone dinner menu.
If the cozy setting of home appeals, but the idea of all the cooking and cleaning leaves you a little cool, the Bistro At Hillside is offering a delish Thanksgiving Takeout Feature.
The menu includes a panzanella salad to start, roasted Cornish Hen for the main, along with tantalizing sides including sweet potato gnocchi and corn bacon bread pudding.
Preorder by Thursday Oct 6 - pickup available on Saturday and Sunday.
The Thanksgiving Take Out meal is $125 for two guests (plus tax and gratuity).
Dessert and wine included.
If turkey isn’t a must-have for your Thanksgiving feast, consider dining at Poplar Grove this holiday. Their 3 course Prix Fixe menu is mouthwateringly diverse, with fois gras parfait, confit lamb shoulder, and buttermilk panna cotta amongst some of the options. For the ultimate night out, an option to add wine pairings makes it a memorable Thanksgiving for the books.
Thanksgiving Menu will be available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Regular a la carte menu will be available all weekend as well.
$85.00 per person for the dinner menu or $115.00 per per person with wine pairings. Swipe to see Thanksgiving menu.
Fruit, wine, and sunshine. These are things that Naramata is known for, and we’re wanting to share some of these flavours with you at home. Every month, we’ll bring you a recipe straight from one of Naramata’s talented restaurants or tasting rooms.
In honour of the end of blossom season, we’re bringing you a tasty cocktail straight from the Naramata Inn’s bartender, Nic VanBergen.
While you’ll find a wide array of both red and white wines produced throughout the Naramata Bench, you’ll soon realize that some varietals are more prevalent than others. Chardonnay is perhaps one of the most popular wines chosen by Naramata growers, as the grape does particularly well in the soil and climate of Naramata. In celebration of National Chardonnay Day on May 26th, here are 3 of our favourite Naramata Bench Chardonnays:
Fall is in the air - and there is no better time than now to experience the splendour of Naramata.
Autumn means grape harvest, crunchy apples, quiet beaches, and the brightest stars you can imagine. This is not only a beautiful time to visit - but it’s also a bit easier on the wallet, leaving you with a bit extra to bring home a few more bottles from your favourite winery, or perhaps, enjoy a special extra meal.
We’ve created THREE different value-packed packages — all of which already include all the taxes and fees. Available on weekends (your choice of Thursday or Friday check in) from now through mid December. Space is limited!
Bella Wines has been nominated for USA Today 10 Best Winery Tour reader’s choice award - and is the sole Canadian winery on the list. If you’re unsure which wineries to visit on your next trip to Naramata, be sure to include Bella and see what USA Today is talking about!
As the days get shorter and the nights feel darker - nothing is more welcome than the glow of Christmas lights.
In an effort to infuse some joy and festivity into the ….. unusual…. season that is Christmas this year, Discover Naramata has teamed up with NaramataSlow and MyNaramata to create a Naramata Bench-wide Christmas competition!
