Discover Aikins Loop: Naramata’s First Walkable Tasting Room Tour

Discover Aikins Loop: Naramata’s First Walkable Tasting Room Tour

Nine kilometres north of Penticton on Naramata Road sits the Aikins Loop - a charming rural road home to four award-winning wineries: Deep Roots, Elephant Island, JoieFarm Winery, and Van Westen Vineyards. An easy 1 min to 5 min walk between tasting rooms, the Aikins Loop is Naramata’s first official walkable tasting room tour.

The four wineries have joined forces to offer unique experiences, award-winning wines, and local folklore for their visitors. Each destination promises a distinct portfolio and personality, promising an unforgettable journey through Naramata's rich agriculture and winemaking heritage.

“The convenience of four wineries and a food truck all within walking distance makes it so easy to plan your day. Just a five minute drive to Naramata Village, Manitou Beach and the KVR - the Aikins Loop makes the perfect day trip. Plus, The Loop is on the Sip ‘n Cycle audio tour route making it easy to learn about our local wine culture.” says Deb Selwood, Discover Naramata board member and owner of Naramata’s Village Motel.

The Naramata Bench is celebrating the third annual “Best of the Bench” event

The Naramata Bench is celebrating the third annual “Best of the Bench” event

The Naramata Bench region is celebrating the resounding success of the third annual “Best of the Bench” event, held at Poplar Grove Winery. The event began on June 5th with a blind tasting by two International Master of Wine’s, Siobhan Turner and Doug Frost, of the 75 wines submitted from over 26 wineries from The Naramata Bench Wineries Association. Each wine was sampled in flights and was categorized by varietal, residual sugar, and alcohol content. Both MWs were deeply impressed by the outstanding quality of the submitted wines, further reinforcing the exceptional reputation of the Naramata Bench region.

Out of the outstanding selection, Siobhan Turner and Doug Frost picked the top 12 wines, each deserving of accolades and recognition:

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Naramata Christmas Market Brings a Touch of Europe to the Okanagan

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As the days get shorter and the nights feel darker - nothing is more welcome than the glow of Christmas lights. The annual NaramataSlow Christmas Market is ready to bring more festive cheer to the Village this year — we hope you’ll be joining us for some Naramata shopping, food, wine, and plenty of #naramatalove

Halloween Spooky Happenings in Naramata

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!

Spotlight On: Chardonnay

Spotlight On: Chardonnay

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:

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Naramata's Christmas Lights Competition

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Naramata's Christmas Lights Competition

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!

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Naramata Businesses Help to Save Centre Beach - One Green Ribbon at a Time

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Naramata Businesses Help to Save Centre Beach - One Green Ribbon at a Time

No one loves Naramata’s public beaches more than the locals - after all, that’s a big perk to living here! So, when the news broke that we had a chance to prevent Centre Beach from being sold for development, leave it to the locals to open their wallets make things HAPPEN! We’re featuring ALL the Discover Naramata Members who are helping to save Centre Beach, one green ribbon at a time.

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