Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

D'Angelo Estates

Sette Coppa Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Another nice vintage here (a vertical tasting would be amazing). 2014 was all blueberry and blackberry. There's an earthiness too. Allspice? Annually one of the great tasting stops on the bench. Come for the wine, stay for the bocce. Stay manly, my friends. — 7 years ago

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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. — 8 years ago

Quinta Ferreira

Obra-Prima Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Beautiful smooth wine that aged very well — 8 years ago

Ted Hunter
with Ted

Lock & Worth Winery

Naramata Bench Sémillon 2017

Robin Gerber
9.2

Best find so far from this trip. Killer aromatics and great acidity. Really balanced. — 9 years ago

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Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Rosé Blend 2015

A lighter nose with a palate of cranberry, strawberry and a light zesting of orange. A darker, deeper rosé with a long fruity finish. — 9 years ago

Little Engine Wines

Naramata Bench Pinot Noir

Incredible. Fruit forward but not jammy. Sadly for wine club members only. — 9 years ago

Coolshanagh Vineyards

Chardonnay 2013

Complex and very pleasant. Nice nose and decent length. Fruity and floral more than mineral. Good balance. Went very well with fresh seafood from BC. — 9 years ago

Foxtrot Vineyards

Erickson Vineyard Okanagan Bench Pinot Noir 2012

A great Okanagan Pinot Noir. Well delineated, well made and in balance. Flavors of red fruits. Medium body. Excellent example of a nice Pinot. — 7 years ago

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Bench 1775

Okanagan Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013

Very enjoyable. An intense fruit flavour; very much a new world wine. Maybe a bit young, but drinks now, and for the next five years at least. Full body, long finish, not teribbly complex. Expresses blackberry and black currant like crazy. Very very good. — 8 years ago

La Frenz

Rockyfeller Vineyard Shiraz 2013

Wow... smooth... drank my half in a blink. — 9 years ago

Upper Bench Estate Winery

Okanagan Valley Zweigelt 2014

Not a common grape especially from here in BC, Canada...An Austrian variety grape that yields a rich full.body taste...balanced acidity and tannins aromas od spiciness and dark fruit berries...accents of vanilla and paired beautifully as recommended with Brie cheese that I purchased from the .shop...yes a winery and creamery at the same location. What a better way to showcase and taste both facets of UPPER BENCH. The wine paired beautifully with butterflied stuffed chicken beast with Upper bench brie and herbs. ...wild rice on the side and grilled asparagus.!!!!...Need more!!!!😄 A young wine that I am sure would prove to be even better with a prolonged stint in the wine cellar. — 9 years ago

Lock & Worth Winery

Square One Cabernet Franc

Smooth from start to finish, full silky flavor with soft, sweet nose, very balanced. Not sure if it's worth the $24 price... — 9 years ago

Deep Roots Winery

Naramata Malbec 2014

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

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Bench 1775

Okanagan Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Great wine! Love the fruity taste. — 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. — 8 years ago

Nichol

Naramata Village Grown Unfiltered Syrah

Lean , hints of green , earthy minerals ,good intensity of fruit , white pepper, medium body , elegance palate feel . Overall nice cool climate text book — 8 years ago

La Frenz

Rockyfeller Vyd Naramata Bench Cabernet Sauvignon

Enjoying a lovely 2013. Nicely balanced. — 9 years ago

Berril Perks
with Berril
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Little Engine Wines

Merlot

Beautiful full bodied merlot Balanced with medium tannins. So smooth $35 before taxes — 9 years ago

La Frenz

Rattlesnake Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Apple, nectarine, honeydew melon and a hint of banana. Long finish. Very nice indeed. — 9 years ago

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