Pouring the new releases from the world-class wineries of the Okanagan’s Naramata Bench.
April 12 in Vancouver and April 14 in Victoria

Join the winemakers of the Naramata Bench and savour the unique delights of their individual and award-winning talents.

In Vancouver wines will be paired with delectable treats from some of the finest restaurants of Vancouver and Naramata.

In Victoria pairings will be prepared by Chef Brad Horen, Executive Chef for the Inn at Laurel Point and recently appointed Captain of Culinary Team Canada.

These events sell out every year so mark your calendar and get your tickets now for Vancouver on April 12 and Victoria on April 14.

For tickets online go to our Naramata Bench website by clicking here.

To order tickets by phone call 1-800-663-1900

This year our Spring Release events will include the release of the Second Annual Naramata Red Blend, an exclusive blending of red wines from four Naramata Bench Wineries.  After tasting and test blending, this year’s Red Blend is a collaboration between Howling Bluff, Therapy Vineyards, Black Widow and D’Angelo wineries.

This Blend is not available in stores and is only available through our auction which will be held both in Vancouver and Victoria.  Each 3 Litre Double Magnum of this limited release is signed by the contributing winemakers.

In addition to the Naramata Red Blend you will also be able to place your bids on our auction of exclusive Naramata wines; the Best of the Bench 2010 collection; wine gifts; plus Naramata trips and experiences.

We are pleased to announce that partial proceeds from the auctions will be donated to the Vancouver Art Gallery in Vancouver and the Belfry Theatre in Victoria.

In Vancouver on April 12th this year’s event is being held at the classic Westin Bayshore Hotel in downtown Vancouver and will feature food pairings from Naramata and Vancouver chefs.  The event is 6:30 to 9:00 pm and tickets are available now on line or by phone at 1-800-663-1900.

In Victoria on April 14th We are pleased to announce our second year in partnership with The Inn at Laurel Point, and that the evening’s event will feature an expanded offering of taste sensations paired with the Naramata Bench wines being poured.  The evening’s culinary treats will be created by Chef Brad Horen, Executive Chef of the Inn at Laurel Point and recently appointed Captain of Culinary Team Canada.

In Victoria the event is from 6:30 to 9:00 pm and tickets are available now on-line or by phone at 1-800-663-1900.

In addition The Inn at Laurel Point is offering special Accommodation and Breakfast packages to enhance your Spring Release experience.  For information on these check our website.

This year’s 2010 participating wineries from the Naramata Bench Winery Association are:

Nichol Vineyard & Estate Winery
Kettle Valley Winery

Elephant Island Orchard Wines

Howling Bluff Estate Winery
Laughing Stock Vineyards

Hillside Estate Winery
Poplar Grove Winery

D’Angelo Estate Winery
Red Rooster Winery

La Frenz Winery
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery

Van Westen Vineyards
Therapy Vineyards

Lake Breeze Vineyards

Black Widow Winery

Each winery will be pouring two select wines at the Spring Release events.

For tickets online go to our Naramata Bench website by clicking here.

To order by phone call 1-800-663-1900

Looking ahead in 2010 on the Naramata Bench?  Check out our Roll Out the Barrels events for Spring Wine Festival, and our annual Tailgate Party in September.