Little Engine Wines

Little Engine Wines is a boutique, family-driven winery at 851 Naramata Road in Penticton, at the gateway to the Naramata Bench, one of the Okanagan Valley's most celebrated stretches of vineyard. The winery has built its reputation on small-batch, expressive wines and an unabashed pursuit of quality, organizing its portfolio into ascending tiers: the Elevation Series, Silver Series, Gold Series, and Platinum Series, along with limited library releases and large-format bottles for collectors. Estate plantings across three properties focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot, with Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc rounding out the lineup, and the tiered approach lets visitors taste how the same varieties express themselves at different levels of selection and intensity.

The tasting room welcomes guests with reservable tastings and a Little Bites menu of food to accompany the wines, and the property also hosts special events and weddings. Perched on Naramata Road just minutes from downtown Penticton, with the Bench's patchwork of vineyards and Okanagan Lake views beyond, Little Engine makes a natural first stop on a day of touring the Naramata wine route. The winery's name and ethos nod to determination and momentum, the little engine that could, and that spirit shows in a wine program that has grown into one of the Bench's most talked-about. A members' club and mailing list keep followers informed about new releases, cellar updates, and winery events through the year. For visitors who enjoy comparing wines across quality tiers, or who simply want polished Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a view, Little Engine is a rewarding and well-located addition to any Okanagan itinerary.