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The Naramata Bench reading

Naramata Bench whites balance ripeness against acidity in a way few benchland vineyards manage—producers here chase minerality as hard as fruit, letting Riesling and Chardonnay lean lean.

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Region DNA

The character of Naramata Bench

Based on 27 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Naramata Bench
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
5
70–79 Good
0
<70 Other
0

Based on 6 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitOakCitrus fruitBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Canadian Chardonnay
8
Canadian Riesling
7
Canadian Pinot Noir
7
Canadian Syrah
5
Canadian Merlot
5
Canadian Cabernet Franc
4
Canadian Pinot Gris
3
Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon
2

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir12Chardonnay12Merlot11Cabernet Franc9Riesling8Shiraz/Syrah6Gewürztraminer5Viognier4Pinot Gris4Malbec3

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Naramata Bench

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About Naramata Bench

Naramata Bench is a wine region in Canada, home to 15 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Merlot, producing Canadian Chardonnay and Canadian Riesling wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.

Naramata Bench — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Naramata Bench?
The most planted varieties in Naramata Bench are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Naramata Bench known for?
Naramata Bench is known for Canadian Chardonnay, Canadian Riesling, and Canadian Pinot Noir wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Naramata Bench?
Femente tracks 15 producers in Naramata Bench, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Naramata Bench?
Naramata Bench is a wine region in Canada.

Naramata Bench

Naramata Bench whites balance ripeness against acidity in a way few benchland vineyards manage—producers here chase minerality as hard as fruit, letting Riesling and Chardonnay lean lean.

Producers in Naramata Bench

Restaurants in Naramata Bench

Restaurants in Naramata Bench