Kettle Valley Winery

Kettle Valley Winery is one of the founding names of the Naramata Bench, holding the third winery licence ever issued in the area, granted back in 1992, and standing today as the oldest single-owner winery on the Bench. In 2026 the winery marks its 35th vintage, a milestone few British Columbia producers of any size can claim, and one that speaks to the consistency and quiet determination behind this Hayman Road estate in Naramata. The winery shares its name with the historic Kettle Valley Railway, whose former rail bed now forms the popular trail that traverses the hillsides above the Bench's vineyards, a fitting namesake for a producer so rooted in local history.

For visitors, Kettle Valley offers the kind of long-established, family-scale experience that wine tourers seek out on the Naramata Bench: wines made by people who have farmed this narrow shelf of land above Okanagan Lake for more than three decades, poured in an unpretentious setting a short drive from Naramata village. The Bench itself is one of Canada's most rewarding wine destinations, a compact strip of benchland between Penticton and Naramata where dozens of small wineries sit within minutes of one another, framed by lake views, orchards and the rail trail. A stop at Kettle Valley adds historical depth to any Bench itinerary, connecting today's busy wine route back to the early 1990s pioneers who proved the area's potential. As with many small family producers, contacting the winery ahead or checking current details before visiting is recommended, since hours and tasting arrangements at boutique estates can vary by season. For wine lovers who value heritage, longevity and Bench-grown character, Kettle Valley is an essential piece of Naramata history still very much alive.