KELOWNA WINE FIELD GUIDE
Benchside Reverie: A Full Day on the Naramata Wine Bench
A seven-hour guided circuit of Naramata’s vineyards with Wine Boss Tours — a curated sampling of big reds, panoramic vine-lined hills and hospitable cellar doors; this guide helps you know what to expect and how to plan.
Benchside Reverie: A Full Day on the Naramata Wine Bench.
The Naramata Bench unfurls as a warm, vine-studded ridge above Okanagan waters where pioneering wineries coax powerful reds from sun-baked slopes. On this full-day outing with Wine Boss Tours you move through sultry breezes and peaceful, vine-lined hills, pausing at welcoming cellar doors to taste the region’s quietly sophisticated wines and absorb the view.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vine-lined Hills and Sweeping Views
Naramata’s terraces and slopes create vineyard frames that feel both expansive and intimate — the setting is as much a part of the tasting as the wines themselves.
Big Reds, Local Craftsmanship
The tour emphasizes the region’s reputation for robust red wines and handcrafted bottlings that reflect decades of pioneering winemaking.
Cellar Doors That Feel Like Home
Stops are chosen for their hospitality and approachable tasting rooms, where storytelling and a warm welcome are part of the pour.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
Across roughly seven hours you travel the Bench with Wine Boss Tours, moving between vineyards and tasting rooms where each stop layers new perspectives on terroir, history and craftsmanship. The rhythm is unhurried: drive, arrive, sample, and soak in sun-baked slopes and the convivial welcome of local wineries.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is for — and what the operator notes about suitability.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs approximately seven hours.
Pickup and drop-off are arranged as private door-to-door service by the operator.
No specific gear requirements are detailed in the trip information provided; plan for a full day out and dress for sun and winery settings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Full Day Naramata Bench Wine Tour last?
The tour lasts approximately seven hours.
Where do I meet the tour?
The operator provides private door-to-door pickup and drop-off.
Which wineries will we visit?
Lunch destinations listed include Poplar Grove, Hillside Winery, Da Silva Vineyards and Serendipity; Wine Boss Tours may select any five from a broader list of preferred wineries.
Will lunch be included?
Lunch destinations are named in the itinerary; confirm specifics such as menu or inclusion directly with the operator.
Can the operator change the wineries visited on the day?
Yes — Wine Boss Tours reserves the right to choose any five of the selected wineries listed for the tour.