Bench 1775 - Naramata Bench
The 20 km-long Naramata Bench begins at Penticton, British Columbia, and runs north, on the east side, above Okanagan Lake. The narrow strip of precious vineland sits in the center of B.C.'s largest wine region, the Okanagan Valley. The many wineries and vineyards that occupy the bench have been founded by a patchwork of people from different economic backgrounds, countries and levels of expertise in winegrowing. In the beginning, many settled and planted what they loved to drink and the forgiving site meant that, surprisingly, many thrived.
Valeria Tait is the General Manager, winemaker and viticulturist of the six-year-old Bench 1775 winery, located almost at the half-way mark of the Bench. She comments on why this variety can exist and on the evolution of winegrowing there from her perspective as a 27-year veteran of working in vineyards throughout Okanagan Valley. We learn a bit more about being a new winery and her approach to running a winery.
While Anthony Gismondi interviews Tait in this video, you'll enjoy the stunning views from their patio and glimpse at the laid-back lifestyle of the Okanagan Valley. You'll want to see the final shot.
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30 BC Wineries visits Bench 1775 Winery
Bench 1775 Winery is situated on one of the most scenic locations on the Naramata Bench in Penticton. With a stunning view from their patio towards Lake Okanagan you can enjoy some of the fine wines made by winemaker Val Tait. There is something at Bench 1775 for every palette including Ice Wine and their double gold winning Pinot Gris. I can't wait to come back in 2015 and enjoy a meal & some wine on this amazing patio.
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Our Awards
Recent Awards & Accolades
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2012 BENCH 1775 Chill (White Blend) Okanagan VQA
• GOLD! 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships
• 90 POINTS Tim Pawsey, June 16, 2013
...one refreshing drop. Great value. (North Shore News)
• 90 POINTS John Schreiner (April 2013)
2011 BENCH 1775 Sauvignon Blanc Okanagan VQA
• BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC! 2013 Canadian Oyster Wine Competition
•90 POINTS John Schreiner (September 2012)
•Very Good. Strong Recommendation. 2013 Ultimate Wine Challenge (New York)
• BRONZE! 2012 BC Wine Awards
2011 BENCH 1775 Chardonnay Okanagan VQA
• BRONZE! 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships
• SILVER! 2012 Intervin International Wine Awards
•89 POINTS John Schreiner (September 2012)
• BRONZE! 2012 BC Wine Awards
2011 BENCH 1775 Cabernet Merlot Okanagan VQA
•Good. Recommended. 2013 Ultimate Wine Challenge (New York)
2011 WHISTLER SAUVIGNON BLANC Icewine VQA
• DOUBLE GOLD! 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships
2011 PARADISE RANCH SAUVIGNON BLANC Icewine VQA
• GOLD! 2013 Riverside International Wine Competition
• GOLD! 2013 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
2011 PARADISE RANCH Cabernet Merlot Late Harvest VQA
• GOLD! 2013 Northwest Wine Summit
• GOLD! 2013 Riverside International Wine Competition
• SILVER! 2013 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
2011 PARADISE RANCH Merlot Icewine VQA
• GOLD! 2013 All Canadian Wine Championships
• SILVER! 2013 Northwest Wine Summit
• SILVER! 2013 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
• BRONZE! 2012 Intervin International Wine Awards
2010 WHISTLER Chardonnay Late Harvest VQA
• SILVER! 2012 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
• SILVER! 2012 San Francisco Wine Competition
More 2012 Competition Results
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•2008 Whistler Riesling Icewine: Chairman's Trophy (92 points) 2012 Ultimate Wine Competition
•2010 Whistler Sauvignon Blanc Icewine: SILVER - 2012 Intervin International Wine Awards
•2010 Whistler Sauvignon Blanc Icewine: GOLD - 2012 All Canadian Wine Championships
•2008 Vidal Icewine: GOLD - 2012 All Canadian Wine Championships
•2009 Merlot Late Harvest: SILVER - 2010 Taster's Guild International
Historical Awards & Accolades
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Highlights from our historical awards & accolades include:
•2008 Merlot Icewine: SILVER - 2010 New World International Wine Competition
•2006 Riesling Icewine: GOLD - 2007 New World International Wine Competition
•2006 Vidal Icewine: GOLD - 2007 Taster's Guild International
•2005 Whistler Vidal Icewine: GOLD - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2007
•2005 Pinot Noir Icewine: BRONZE - All Canadian Wine Championships 2007
•2004 Chardonnay Icewine: SILVER - New World International Wine Competition 2006
•2004 Chardonnay Icewine: SILVER - All Canadian Wine Championships 2006
•2004 Riesling Icewine: GOLD - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2006
•2004 Riesling Icewine: GOLD - New World International Wine Competition 2006
•2004 Riesling Icewine: SILVER - Grand Harvest Awards 2006
•2004 Vidal Icewine: SILVER - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2006
•1998 Chardonnay Icewine: DOUBLE GOLD - American Wine Society Wine Competition 2000
(Double Gold only awarded twice previous in 15 years)
•1998 Chardonnay Icewine: GOLD - VinItaly International Wine Competition 2001
•2006 Pinot Blanc Late Harvest: SILVER - New World International Wine Competition
•2006 Pinot Blanc Late Harvest: SILVER - Grand Harvest Awards 2008
•2005 Chardonnay/ Riesling Late Harvest: SILVER - New World International Wine Competition 2007
•2005 Chardonnay / Riesling Late Harvest: SILVER - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2007
•2003 Merlot Late Harvest: GOLD - American Wine Society Wine Competition 2004
•2003 Merlot Late Harvest: SILVER - West Coast Wine Competition 2005
•Impressive Icewines Hugh Johnson's 2003 Pocket Guide to Wine
• Gold & Best of Show New World International Wine Packaging 2001
• Gold VinItaly 2001 ~ International Packaging Competition
Bench 1775 Winery. GM & Winemaker Val Tait on BC Harvest 2019
Bringing in the grapes. The timing of the harvest. The frantic anticipation of getting it just right! Bench 1775 Winery General Manager and Winemaker, Val Tait, speaks to Harvest 2019 and how patience makes perfect.
GUIDE TO NARAMATA BENCH WINE
In this Guide to Naramata Bench Wine join Luke as he gets his hands dirty in the harvest, meets the winemakers, and tastes the delicious wines that this region has to offer.
Naramata B.C. is located on the east shore of Lake Okanagan, just 15 minutes from Penticton.
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Bench 1775 Winery. GM & Winemaker Val Tait. Red Wines & Vintage 2019
Bench 1775 Winery General Manager and Winemaker Val Tait shares her perspective on vintage 2019 in BC and what to expect from a few red varieties, particularly Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Penticton Vlog Part 1 - Wine Tasting
This past weekend we went to Penticton, BC for the long weekend. In this first part of the vlog we went wine tasting at 9 different wineries around Penticton and Naramata.
Hope you enjoy the video! Check back soon for Part 2 where we go hiking and to several breweries.
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Wineries visited in this vlog:
-Blasted Church Vineyards
-Painted Rock Estate Winery
-Poplar Grove Winery
-Monster Vineyards
-Little Engine Wines
-Elephant Island WInery
-Therapy Vineyards
-Moraine Winery
-Bench 1775 Winery
GUIDE TO NARAMATA BENCH WINE (Trailer)
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Gorgeous Magazine Published Vineyard Wedding at Bench 1775 Winery in Naramata, BC - Renee & Adam
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NARAMATA ADVENTURES ????☀️ (with A++ wine & sun!!) // TRAVEL VLOG
Our annual trip to Naramata!! Situated in the gorgeous Okanagan, Naramata is a hidden gem only 20 minutes north east of Penticton. Naramata is most famous for it's abundance of wineries and breathtaking views. So wine not take a minute and check out our video? Give it a like and subscribe! DISCLAIMER: This video is best viewed with a large glass of vino and relaxation vibes.
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Cooking with Icewine: The sky's the limit
This short film is part three of the latest GOW Short Series on Inniskillin and icewine. Part one History, provides the Inniskillin background, how it began and how its success placed Canada on the world wine map as a viable fine wine region. Part two Harvest explains the exact conditions needed to create this magic elixir.
In episode three Inniskillin's Estate Chef Tim Mackiddie explains how in recent years icewine has become a secret ingredient for many chefs who love its high acid and sweet demeanour. Mackiddie shares with us some of his best pairing ideas - it's not just for dessert - and then demonstrates some of his most popular Inniskillin recipes in the estate kitchen, some that may surprise you, some you may may wonder why you hadn't thought of it before.
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Luxury hotel planned on Naramata bench
The general public got a look on Thursday of plans for a luxury on the Naramata bench in Penticton.
Wine is Fun - Naramata Bench BC
Naramata Bench Okanagan BC. Come for the wine and stay for the scenery, water sports, hiking and biking. World Class Wineries. #BCWIne
BC Winegrowers - Serendipity Winery - Naramata Bench
Meet the mother daughter team of Judy Kingston and Katie O’Kell who are Serendipity Winery. Judy was a pilot, a model, and a trained chef long before having distinguished herself as a Toronto-Bay Street technology lawyer. A car accident, a late-day drive down the Naramata Bench change her life forever. When she first saw the rolling Naramata bench she knew it was home. The property was bought in a day – it was all very serendipitous. You can feel the passion behind the wines and then listen to a story of hope.
Life in Penticton & Wine Country
With over 60 wineries within a 20 minutes’ drive, local farmers markets, over 5 kilometers of golden sandy beaches and many wonderful festivals and events throughout the year, we have something for everyone. visitpenticton.com
Driving Penticton to Naramata
Okanagan Wine Tour - Day 4
Now through the Naramata Bench, visiting some amazing wineries, with a large segment dedicated to the amazing Sal D'Angelo
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Lake Breeze
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D'Angelo
Welcome to La Frenz Winery, on the Naramata Bench
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Jeff and Niva Martin come from the Riverina area of Australia, and have been involved with grape growing and wine making since early childhood. Even today, much of their extended family is heavily involved in the Australian wine industry.
Jeff became involved in the wine industry at the age of eighteen, when he was employed by renowned Australian producer McWilliams as a trainee winemaker at their half million case Beelbangera facility. Here, Jeff gained a wealth of experience in a wide range of styles: table wines, fortified wines, and even fine brandy distillation. In 1983, he received one of the first degrees in enology from Charles Sturt University. During his fourteen-year career with McWilliams, he worked with many of their vineyards, from the “cool climate” hilltops area in New South Wales to the famous “terra rosa” of Coonawarra in South Australia. In 1989, Jeff became the chief red winemaker for the McWilliams group, with his wines winning major awards at Australian wine shows.
In 1989, after a working sabbatical in Napa California, a short trip to British Columbia opened a door that couldn’t be closed. Jeff and Niva returned in 1994 with their two young daughters for what was termed “a working holiday” and were captured by the sun-drenched beauty of the Okanagan Valley.
There, Jeff found a place as one of the first university-trained winemakers in the valley. He spearheaded production for Quails’ Gate winery in Kelowna, where his wines were an immediate success, setting new benchmarks for Canadian wine.
Armed with twenty years of experience in both the Canadian and Australian wine industries, the Martins fulfilled their lifelong dream of producing world-class wine in their own winery. Jeff now dedicates his experience to producing some totally unique wine styles at LA FRENZ. His talent is widely recognized and he still regularly judges at international wine shows in the U.S.
Meanwhile, Niva is the administration manager for LA FRENZ. She has a diverse background in sales and marketing, as well as a good palate and a lifelong appreciation of world class wines. Jeff is very much a “hands on” winemaker, from bud burst in the vineyard to final blending and bottling. During the 2006 crush, Jeff celebrated a milestone in his life. Turning fifty, he realized that he was completing his 36th vintage, having made wine in both hemispheres.