Family owned Moraine Estate Winery – named for the glacial terrain and dramatic white clay bluffs of the Naramata – is garnering rave reviews and awards in its debut year. “We focus on elegant, handcrafted wines,” says owner Oleg Aristarkhov, … [Read more...] about Moraine Estate Winery – Producing Beautiful Wines
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Book a Couples Weekend of Fizziotherapy at the Therapy Guesthouse
The good doctor has the perfect prescription to beat away the winter blues and it doesn’t involve travelling half way around the world. A visit to Therapy Vineyards and Guesthouse will surely do the trick, he says. The doctor in question, of course, is none … [Read more...] about Book a Couples Weekend of Fizziotherapy at the Therapy Guesthouse
Upper Bench Estate Winery – sublime wine and sigh-worthy cheese
The Upper Bench Estate Winery is where fine fromage meets stellar winemaking. Gavin and Shana Miller, respectively Winemaker and Cheesemaker at Upper Bench, not only share a life together but also a passion for expressing the gastronomic bounty of … [Read more...] about Upper Bench Estate Winery – sublime wine and sigh-worthy cheese
The Bench Artisan Food Market – Shop local & eat local
In 2005, Dawn Lennie moved from Victoria to Penticton. She wanted to open a business, and found a location to suit her aspirations: offer good, local eats to match great local wines. From light breakfasts to gourmet lunches and delectable catering, The Bench (as locals … [Read more...] about The Bench Artisan Food Market – Shop local & eat local
Moraine Winery – Great Wines Begin With Great Grapes
Moraine Winery on the Naramata Bench may be a newcomer to the Bench, but their Vineyard Manager, Pierre Levesque is far from new to the unique growing conditions in the area. The winery has 11 acres under vine and crafts its wines from 100% Estate-grown Naramata fruit. The … [Read more...] about Moraine Winery – Great Wines Begin With Great Grapes