Naramata Bench Winterfest
Guests tour participating wineries, cideries, and distilleries set against a backdrop of Christmas lights and holiday decorations. The event features craft tastings, seasonal cuisine, unique shopping, and outdoor fire pits.
What to Expect
Holiday wine tastings, festive lights, and fire pits across scenic wineries.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Naramata Bench
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Chain Reaction Winery
Food & Drink
Tastings include wine, cider, distillery, and brewery offerings; food at specified stops includes pulled pork sandwiches, charcuterie boxes, and festive treats, while drinks and extras include mulled wine and a $20 sparkling-wine-and-chocolate pairing at Township 7.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults and wine enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No tickets or reservations are required Participating-location offers include complimentary tastings at Bench 1775, Deep Roots, Howling Bluff, Nichol Vineyard and Township 7; Bench 1775 offers 10% off purchases of $110 or more; D’Angelo offers cellar release tastings by cash donation; Deep Roots has discounted wine and charcuterie boxes; Nichol offers 10% off purchases; Township 7 offers a tasting and 10% off purchases, or a $20 pairing of 4 sparkling wines and 4 Karat Chocolate (normally $25). Mocojo has festive treats for sale and wine by the glass on the patio.
- Hours: Fri Nov. 20, 2026 3-7pm; Sat Nov. 21, 2026 12-7pm.
- Pets: Origin Wines has a kid- and dog-friendly atmosphere.
Tips & Advice
- No tickets or reservations are needed, so pick your stops from the list of participating wineries, cideries and distilleries and simply walk in.
- Bring warm layers, since much of the fun is outdoors around fire pits and on heated patios at places like Township 7 and Howling Bluff.
- Stop at Chain Reaction Winery for Joel's pulled pork sandwiches when you want something hearty between tastings.
- Check each stop's own hours, because some wineries like Nichol Vineyard and Bench 1775 keep different hours from the main event.
- Carry some cash if you plan to visit D'Angelo Estate Winery, where cellar release tastings are offered by cash donation.
Special Events & Promotions
- Bench 1775: free tasting, 10% off qualifying purchases, and exclusive library releases and limited-stock wines.
- Nichol Vineyard and Township 7: free tastings and 10% off purchases.
- Township 7: discounted pairing of four sparkling wines with Karat Chocolate.
- D'Angelo Estate Winery: cellar release tastings by cash donation.
- Deep Roots Winery: discounted wine and charcuterie boxes.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need tickets or reservations?
No tickets or reservations are required. Just visit the participating wineries, cideries and distilleries along the Bench.
What is there to do at Winterfest?
You can do winery, cidery, distillery and brewery tastings under Christmas lights and decorations. There are also special events, holiday shopping, fire pits and seasonal food.
Where can I get something to eat?
Chain Reaction Winery, the organizer, serves Joel's pulled pork sandwiches. Deep Roots has discounted wine and charcuterie boxes, and Mocojo sells festive treats.
Can I bring my dog or kids?
Origin Wines has a kid- and dog-friendly atmosphere. It also has mulled wine, campfires and indoor space.
Where can I warm up between tastings?
Township 7 has an outdoor firepit, Origin Wines has campfires and indoor space, and Howling Bluff has heaters on its patio. Mocojo pours wine by the glass on its patio.
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