Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Chardonnay in Penticton
If Chardonnay is your thing, these are the Penticton wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Naramata
Lake Breeze Vineyards
Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Naramata
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench)
Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Moraine Estate Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Tightrope Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Bench 1775 Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Daydreamer Wines
Known for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Naramata
JoieFarm Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Poplar Grove Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Naramata
Kettle Valley Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Penticton
Perseus Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Skaha Bench
Painted Rock Estate Winery
Known for Chardonnay. Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
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Where is the best Chardonnay in Penticton?
Lake Breeze Vineyards, Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench) and Moraine Estate Winery are the Penticton wineries best known for Chardonnay.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Penticton?
Three or four is the sweet spot: about an hour each, plus a proper lunch. Five is possible if the cellars are small and close together.
How do you get around Okanagan wine country without driving?
Private driver for the day (about CA$90–120 per hour, 4-hour minimum); Small-group wine shuttle (about CA$110–160 per person, half or full day); E-bike the bench (about CA$80–120 per person, day rental). Every Grapevine itinerary lists these local options; book them directly.
When is the best time to visit?
Peak May–October. From November to March most small cellars close or go appointment-only; the big estates keep reduced hours.