Penticton’s Naramata Bench
Carson
Naramata Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
On the nose, a faint cherry... On the palate, firm Italian plum, firm red cherry... Very bright up front... Above medium acidity... The finish is again felt primarily up front... Overall, not overly complex, but quite an appealing style. — 2 years ago
Lock & Worth Winery
Black Label Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020
Peachy and soft. Beautifully done — 4 years ago
Deep Roots Winery
Parentage White Blend Naramata Bench 2022
Apple crisp and apricot and some spice — 4 months ago
La Frenz
Desparation Hill Vyd Pinot Noir 2020
2020 vintage.
Desperation Hill vineyard was planted in 2008.
Pommard, 115, 667, 777 and 828 Pinot clones were imported from Dijon, France to plant the vineyard.
Raspberries and tobacco on the nose.
Ripe black cherries, morel mushrooms and West Coast forest floor earthiness with layers of silkiness on the finish. 2020 vintage won gold medal at Winealign 2022 National Wine Awards. — 2 years ago
Synchromesh
Tertre Rouge Turtle Rock Farms Cabernet Franc
Nope, nope, nope….
This is Tetre Rouge. 2018
52%Merlot and 48 % Cab Franc
Single vineyard from Turtle Rock Farms with whole cluster ferment.
Aged 20 months in 34 % new oak.
Dark ripe fruit with black cherry.
Black berries, herbs, cassis and smooth tannins but with acidity and a fresh finish. — 3 years ago
Deep Roots Winery
Naramata Merlot 2021
Drank, drunk, good — 4 months ago
Deep Roots Winery
Naramata Gamay 2022
2022 with Debbie on May 6,2024 — 8 months ago
Foxtrot Vineyards
Naramata Bench Pinot Noir 2017
Paired it with Latchi Indian food from Penticton while the fires are raging in Christie Mountain. Wines like this make you forget the world around you. What a crazy year you’ve been 2020! — 4 years ago
Jamie Lauder
2021 vintage. 100 % Riesling, Geisenheim clone 21B.
Bright green and pale gold colour.
Ripe white peach lime leaf, floral and hone on the nose with a touch of petrol.
Crisp apple, lime peel, ripe apricot and stone fruit with white honey.
Racy acidity with subtle hints of minerality. A combination of smooth finish with mouth watering ability creating a well balanced Riesling.
Spicy prawns with Sambal Oelek on tha BBQ were fantastic with this wine.
— 4 months ago