Okanagan Valley
Where to taste the best Pinot Noir in Penticton
If Pinot Noir is your thing, these are the Penticton wineries that hang their reputation on it.
Naramata
Lake Breeze Vineyards
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Naramata
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench)
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Moraine Estate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Tightrope Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Gris
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Bench 1775 Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Naramata
Daydreamer Wines
Known for Pinot Noir. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay
Naramata
Howling Bluff Estate Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Naramata
JoieFarm Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Penticton
Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Known for Pinot Noir. Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
Naramata
Kettle Valley Winery
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Naramata
Nichol Vineyard
Known for Pinot Noir. Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Noir
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Where is the best Pinot Noir in Penticton?
Lake Breeze Vineyards, Township 7 Vineyards & Winery (Naramata Bench) and Moraine Estate Winery are the Penticton wineries best known for Pinot Noir.
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.