Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery

Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery is a distinctive estate on Upper Bench Road on the Naramata Bench, near Penticton in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. What sets it apart is its dual identity as both a winery and an artisan creamery, a rare combination in BC, allowing visitors to taste award-winning estate wines alongside handcrafted cheeses made on site. Wine and cheese under one roof sets Upper Bench apart on the Naramata Bench wine route, which is lined with boutique producers on the slopes above Okanagan Lake.

Guests can sample a range of Okanagan wines in the tasting room and pair them with the creamery's cheeses, an ideal match that highlights the strengths of both. The property has also been associated with on-site dining, giving visitors the option to settle in for a relaxed meal amid the vineyard surroundings. The Naramata Bench setting offers the scenic vineyard and lake views that draw wine lovers to the area, and Upper Bench's combination of wine, cheese, and food makes it a natural anchor for a day of touring. Guests can generally expect guided tastings, cheese available to sample and purchase, and a warm, family-run atmosphere. As with most Okanagan wineries, tasting-room and any dining hours vary by season, so visitors should confirm current times and whether reservations are recommended, particularly for meals or busy summer days. Travelers looking for a wine stop with an added culinary dimension will find one at Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery, on the Naramata Bench.