Top Things to do in Naramata
Top Restaurants in Naramata
What to do and see in Naramata, Canada: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Naramata, Canada including Elephant Island Orchard Wines, Lake Breeze Winery, Lang Vineyards, Therapy Vineyards, JoieFarm Winery, Legend Distilling, Forest Green Man Lavender, MOCOJO Winery, Deep Roots Winery, Serendipity Winery.
Restaurants in Naramata
1. Elephant Island Orchard Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Elephant Island began as a family haven, a place of summer picnics, orchard adventures and magical holidays on the Naramata Bench. Today the elephant has grown into a 6,000 case winery driven to craft wines of character. Wines that sing with the unconventional voice of vanguard fruit. Wines that are balanced by a reverence for traditional winemaking practices. Wines that are rooted and inspired by family history.
2. Lake Breeze Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Naramata Bench Winery and Patio Restaurant
Reviewed By Laura B
We loved this spot. It was larger than the other vineyards today but not a huge one like Mission Hill or Quails Gate although we enjoyed both of those as well. We love learning about the wines and ask lots of questions. Our tasting person really knew what she was talking about and seemed to like her job. She even refused the tip. Great stop. Bought three bottles.
3. Lang Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Lang Vineyards was the first "Farm Gate" winery opened in all BC. It is located high up on Naramata Bench. We have a tasting room, patio and an amazing view. Stop in and enjoy our award winning wines!
Reviewed By kingfisher7311 - Langley, Canada
We were introduced to Lang when a dinner guest brought a bottle of Viognier which we didn't get around to opening until a week later. The next day I ran into Save On foods in Langley to see if I could get more, but they...MoreThank you so much for leaving a detailed review of your experience!
4. Therapy Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
5. JoieFarm Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
JoieFarm is a small, farm winery located on the beautiful Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley in south central British Columbia, Canada. Joie (zh-wah) – means “joy” in French and it expresses the pleasure that wine and food bring to life. Visit the Farmhouse Tasting Room and Joie Picnique for a tasting experience or glass of wine and wood-fired snack under the orchard trees.
Reviewed By WhistlerGlobeTrotter - Whistler, Canada
This beautiful spot is the perfect way to start your wine tasting experience on the Naramata bench. Order a bottle of their Riesling, order a wood-burning fire pizza and grab a spot on their lawned picnic area overlooking the vineyard and the lake. We had our very busy 2 year old son with us and he played the lunch away in their treehouse and trucks that were available to play with. The staff were friendly and helpful, the music was great and the vibes were memorable. We will be back!
6. Legend Distilling
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
UNIQUE SPIRITS CRAFTED BY HAND Premium vodkas, gins and liqueurs inspired by the legends of the Okanagan, made in small batches with the finest local ingredients Enjoy views for days while sipping one of our hand crafted cocktails. Patio restaurant open seasonally.
Reviewed By Condu - Nanaimo, Canada
My husband & I very much enjoyed our tasting at Legend Distilling. The female server was very knowledgeable about their hand crafted spirits & shared lots of good information with us. I tried the Doctor's Orders Gin. It was unique & delicious. I purchased a bottle for my daughter as a gift for cat sitting. It cost $41.10 for a 750 ml bottle. I wanted to try the smoky Black Moon Gin but, they were sold out.
There was an out-door patio lounge with stunning territorial & lake views. I did not realize that Legends also, had a restaurant until I read their reviews later. I will be sure to go back & give it a try the next time that I am traveling in the area.
7. Forest Green Man Lavender
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Walk amongst the lavender plants, sample the aromas of various lavender varieties, and shop for wonderful farm-made lavender products in our new lavender barn and art gallery, featuring paintings by Karolina Born and select items from local craftspeople. We also have copies of "Okanagan Slow Road", an insider's guide to the Okanagan with illustrations by Karolina. Ask about our "Lavender Cottage" farm-stay vacation rental for your next getaway: self-contained accommodation for two overlooking our lavender fields and Okanagan Lake. Open 7 days/wk in the summer, closed Monday/Tuesday in the "shoulder season", and open by appointment during the winter.
Reviewed By jarmwr40 - British Columbia, Canada
discovered this spot last year and i was too early. perfect timing this year. delightful walk amongst all the plants and all the varieties. heavenly scent, great vistas. a small shop. parking on the road, only a few visitors each time I've been there.
8. MOCOJO Winery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
MOCOJO Winery is a family vineyard and winery offering wine tastings and sales with a stunning view of the Okanagan Valley. Open daily 11 - 5 May 1st to October 31st.
Reviewed By PrinceGastronome - Prince George, Canada
Obviously, the owners of MOCOJO forgot the rule that dictates they name their winery after their address or a nearby geographical feature. How dare they employ a fabricated name formed from the amalgamation of their children’s names? With the shared last name “Oh,” you get MOCOJO. How fortunate they were blessed with those—if my parents did that, the business would have been called RDMDADCD, which does not sound like a word and more resembles me smashing my face onto my keyboard. The Ohs are best to avoid any more kids, less their name starts getting unruly.
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This place needs to be on everyone’s list when in the region, making it unfortunate that it wasn’t on the first time we came out here. It does sit off the beaten trail, up a hill, to an outcropping blessed with an amazing view. The day we arrived, said view was uninhibited by weather or crowds. It was also incredibly hot. Like really hot. Like walking around making one’s own gravy hot. Bless the winery for possessing one of those water misting fans that I glued myself to for a few minutes before migrating indoors. The tasting room is small, but with an expansion outside, you can elect to enjoy your samples in either environment. As for the wines themselves, I found them well above average, but ultimately only procured their Malbec. Conversely, my friends loaded up, and nearly every bottle was crammed into our Nissan Rogue. However, it was the location itself that made us want to linger. From the majestic view and art features punctuating one’s photos to conversing with owners and listening to them boast about their passion, there is no doubt Mocojo has earned its place as one of the better wineries to visit in Naramata.
9. Deep Roots Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By PrinceGastronome - Prince George, Canada
Like both expensive and cheap wines, I’ll try to squeeze all the goodness I can out of this review. The difficulty comes not from the location being inferior in any way, only that it’s so unfortunately average. Deep Roots is the equivalent of Proxima Centauri. Yes, I’m talking about the red dwarf 4.24 light years away that recently came under focus after the discovery of potentially habitable planets and I forgot this is a wine review, and none of you care.
The point is that Proxima is a small member of a star system (like that drummer with no beard in ZZ Top ironically actually named Frank Beard) that also containing two brighter stars like our own (the Alphas, or if you prefer, Billy and Dusty). Given their luminosity, it is impossible to perceive Proxima unless you have a good telescope and squint really, really hard. Brighter neighbors similarly overwhelm Deep Roots, and brighter not because of size, but more from originality and overall appeal. On its own, Deep Roots has a great name with a matching impressive logo. It’s easy to reach with ample parking, and has a deceivingly simple exterior leading into a cozy if not (more appropriately) intimate tasting room. Read between the lines, it’s small.
My girlfriend and I were on vacation through Okanagan wine country. Over six days, we visited sixty wineries. That’s sixty wineries, not an exaggeration. We ended the trip with 120 bottles acquired. Alas, none were from Deep Roots. We tried, taking in their offered samples, but despite the amazing view of the lake (which you can find at nearly all the wineries), we found little noteworthy with Deep Roots. I mean seriously, I took video and photos, and had to reference them to pull whatever I could into this review.
It’s shocking considering the winery’s history—supposedly, Deep Roots is called that because it’s one of the oldest in the region, tracking back several generations of the same family. And there are claims they sell a great Syrah, and everyone should please give them a chance because no two palettes are the same. I adore Silver Sage so don’t take my taste buds as gospel. We only tried them because my girlfriend and I practically had to avoid them while finding the entrance to the more interesting Elephant Island around the corner. And yes, I just said the fruit winery that resembles a hippie commune is more interesting than the classic winery with a corkscrew symbol.
But did we regret our visit? Absolutely not…the whole point of visiting regions like Naramata is to be spontaneous, to go where you weren’t expecting. I can find Hillside and Therapy wines anywhere in the province. Deep Roots was not on the agenda—we rolled down the hill, forgot to brake and stumbled into a winery. Only in Naramata can that happen, and Deep Roots is worth a try for no other reason. However, if you are one of those insisting on planning every moment of a journey (Mom), than Deep Roots may not be high on your list.
10. Serendipity Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Serendipity Winery is a small, family-run winery nestled in the pristine hills of Naramata. We just opened in June 2011, and have already won 16 awards for our wines (as of July 2012). We specialize in quality, hand-crafted wines with a rich, full-bodied flavour. Our tasting room has a relax, laid back feel – we try to let every visitor have a unique experience. Join us in our wine shop for tastings daily from 10-5.
Reviewed By Andrew D - Calgary, Canada
We stopped at Serendipity as the name appealed to us. The current tasting room is temporary in nature but don't let that deter you, you are there for the wine.
Their Pinot Noir is beautiful. But we were captivated by the Reserve Serenata. This blend shows wonderful flavours and stunning complexity.
They seem to change up what they sample but you certainly get the impression and inspiration for each of their wines.
