Penticton’s Naramata Bench

Little Engine Wines

Merlot 2020

Nose of black pepper, leather and red fruit. Long finish with a light body.
Black pepper and sour cherry on the palette. Delicious with cheese, olives and fatty meats
— 3 months ago

Little Engine Wines

Naramata Bench Pinot Noir 2019

Little Engine Pinot and turkey. A match made in heaven — 5 years ago

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Lock & Worth Winery

Black Label Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020

Peachy and soft. Beautifully done — 5 years 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! — 6 years ago

La Frenz

Reserve Grand Total Merlot Blend 2015

This one is quite worth a try. An Okanagan Bordeaux-type blend. The Cab Franc is quite evident here with a bit of sweetness that is quite interesting. We had it with grilled lamb and potatoes. — 7 years ago

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Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Malbec 2014

Floral and peppery, oak and vanilla, low tanning, long finish. — 8 years ago

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Deep Roots Winery

Parentage Naramata White Blend 2022

Apple crisp and apricot and some spice — 2 years ago

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. — 3 years ago

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Van Westen Vineyards

Voluptuous Merlot Cabernet Franc 2016

Black currant here with maybe a powderier and softer structure than I remember in other vintages. That said, this is such a great wine year after year. If you enjoy it, try getting your hands on their Vulture which is 100% Cab Franc for a similar expression without the merlot to mellow it. — 6 years ago

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Van Westen Vineyards

Vino Grigio Naramata Bench Pinot Grigio 2017

The whites from Van Westen are often overlooked under the shadow of their excellent reds. This grigio is excellent though. This wine is real and without gimmicks. That almost makes it an exception for Pinot Gris in Naramata. Genuine and well made. A very nice glass of wine with the mineral, lemon, and sage in perfect balance. — 7 years ago

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Van Westen Vineyards

Vivacious Pinot Blanc Blend 2016

Thanks Robin and Vicki for introducing us to this awesome winery! — 8 years ago

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Robin Hicks

Robin Hicks

And thanks back at you for that fact that cellaring should be measured in years not weeks.

Nichol Vineyard

Naramata Village Grown Unfiltered Cabernet Franc 2015

VC
9.2

Elegant. So so elegant. Ruby red, dark fruit, hint of violet, light clean finish. — 9 years ago

Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Merlot 2021

Drank, drunk, good — 2 years ago

Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Gamay 2022

2022 with Debbie on May 6,2024 — 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.
— 5 years ago

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Van Westen Vineyards

Violeta Naramata Bench Malbec 2016

Blackberry, blueberry, and dirt. Honestly, this one doesn't pack massive pow, but it still holds interest. Quite savory and herbal really. — 7 years ago

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Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Syrah 2016

I had never tried anything from these guys before, but this is a winner. Literally. It cleaned up at a number of blind tasting this year and did not disappoint. Dark cherry, blackberry, floral a bit of smoke. Long finish with smooth feel, but detectable tannins. — 8 years ago

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P A

@AgeyFixey Agey Thanks for the review Cheers 🍷🇨🇦
Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

I’m quite a fan of Deep Roots on the Naramata Bench. They aren’t well known but produce some amazing Okanagan wines. Cheers! 🍷🇨🇦

La Frenz

Freedom 75 Vineyard Naramata Bench Riesling 2017

Равномерный вкус. Пьется легко, мягонько) В компании можно выпить много. — 8 years ago

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Meyer Family Vineyards

McLean Creek Road Vineyard Naramata Bench Pinot Noir 2013

Meyer Family is putting out some very drinkable pinots and this is one of their best. Definitely worth a taste. — 9 years ago