One ride. Several wineries. Big views in between. This full day tour across the Okanagan Valley is built for people who want a lot of tasting time without the stress of driving. You get a small-group day, door to door pickup, and tastings included, with breaks for shopping and a lunch stop along the way.

What I like most is the way it stacks 4 to 5 tastings at each winery, so you can actually compare styles instead of rushing a quick sip. I also like the focus on family-run, personality-driven wineries, from MOCOJO’s growth and signature varietals to Three Sisters’ hands-off approach that lets fruit speak.

The main drawback to plan for is that lunch is not included in the tour price. You’ll pay for your meal directly at the restaurant stops, so bring your appetite and budget for it.

Key highlights to know before you go

• Door to door VIP pickup in the Penticton area plus a text the night before to confirm timing
• Tasting fees included at every winery stop, plus bottled water on board
• Small group size (max 14 travelers), which keeps the day from feeling like a cattle call
• A charity connection at Moraine Winery, where part of tasting fees goes to Chalice
• Plenty of shop time at each stop, not just a tasting room sprint
• Lunch is paid directly at the restaurant stops, not bundled with the tour

A Naramata Bench Wine Day With Pickup, Tastings, and Real Views

If you’re picking a wine day, you’re really picking your pace. This one is designed for an active, full-feeling day, starting at 10:30 am and running about 6 hours total. The big value is that you don’t have to line up directions, park, and figure out tasting fees one by one.

You also start with a real comfort win: pickup and drop off in the Penticton area. The guide texts you the night before to confirm your pick up time, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water included. That matters on the Okanagan, where you can feel the difference between being stuck in the sun and being comfortably transported between stops.

The day’s theme is the Naramata Bench and nearby Lake Okanagan viewpoints. Several wineries sit high above the water, so even when you’re tasting indoors, the setting is part of the experience. And because the group is limited to 14, you’ll spend more time interacting and less time waiting around.

How the 6 Hour Schedule Actually Feels: Multiple Stops, One Ride

On paper, it looks like a lot of stops. In practice, it’s a structured flow: winery tastings first, then lunch, then a final meal stop. Each winery tasting slot is about 30 minutes, and you’ll usually get time to shop after.

Here’s the simple rhythm to expect:

• You arrive, taste, and ask questions during a short tasting window
• You get time to look around and pick up bottles you truly want
• You board the vehicle and head to the next winery

That schedule is ideal if you like variety and comparison. It’s less ideal if your ideal wine day is slow, with long conversations at one place. This tour is built for momentum.

Language is English, and you’ll also have a wine concierge with you. The tour is offered with a mobile ticket, so you’re not juggling paper tickets during the day.

Winery Stop Breakdown: MOCOJO, Moraine, and the Bench’s Family Labels

This tour hits eight winery stops that each include tastings, typically 4 to 5 pours. Let’s walk through what each stop offers, and what to keep in mind when you’re choosing your favorites.

MOCOJO Winery: Gewurztraminer and a View Worth the Drive

MOCOJO Winery has been growing since opening in June 2014. They started with signature styles like Gewurztraminer and Viognier, then added Marechal Foch, Malbec, a popular Rosé, and later Merlot.

What makes this stop fun is the combination of variety and scale. They’ve expanded their tasting space since swapping a smaller B&B setting for a larger tasting room, and you can tell they’re set up for visitors. You’ll get a tasting and time to shop, which is great if you want to bring home a mix of bottles that cover both lighter and deeper moods.

Moraine Winery: Shelf Views, White Clay Cliffs, and Chalice Support

Moraine Winery is family-owned and perched above Okanagan Lake, just minutes from Penticton. It’s positioned on a shelf-like spot on the Naramata Bench, framed by glaciated white clay cliffs, so the views are part of the wow factor the moment you arrive.

This stop is also rooted in a specific story. Owners Oleg and Svetlana moved from Europe to Canada in 1995, and later from Edmonton to begin their wine adventure in 2009. Their philosophy is simple joy through wine, and there’s also a meaningful side benefit: a portion of tasting fees supports Chalice, an international charity helping cover medical expenses for children in need.

If you like tasting rooms where the owners’ story feels personal instead of polished for marketing, this is the kind of stop you’ll remember.

Three Sisters Winery: A Family Project With an Easygoing Style

Three Sisters Winery is built as a family effort. It’s dreamed up by Rebecca, her winemaker husband Matt, and their parents John and Liz. Even the backstory has that hands-on charm: their first vintage was made in a barn on a parents’ vineyard, with family and friends hand-labeling bottles.

What matters for your tasting is their winemaking approach. They aim for elegance that still feels approachable, with a hands-off style so the vineyard fruit gets to do the talking. It’s the kind of lineup that often works well across a group at dinner, including people who want lighter wines and people who want something more structured.

Lang Vineyards: A Long-Running Bench Staple Since 1990

Lang Vineyards is one of the oldest family estate wineries on the Naramata Bench. They’ve been winemaking for 33 years, tracing back to 1990, when Guenther Lang started as B.C.’s first Farm Gate Vineyard.

This stop is a good match if you like seeing how a winery’s identity develops over decades. You’ll get complementary tastings and shop time, which makes it easier to decide what you actually want rather than guessing from one pour.

Ruby Blues Winery: Small, Fun, and Rock and Roll Friendly

Ruby Blues leans into a boutique vibe with a rock and roll feel. The winery focuses on Okanagan-grown grapes, mainly from their own local vineyards, and they keep things on the smaller side on purpose.

Owners Prudence and Beat came back to the vines after selling Red Rooster Winery in 2008. They wanted less paperwork and more connection with people, place, and wine. This stop also adds an extra layer of fun with local artisan goodies, so it’s a nice option if your ideal souvenir includes something beyond a bottle.

Deep Roots Winery: Four Generations of Farming, Then Winemaking

Deep Roots is a family-run winery on the clay cliffs above Okanagan Lake. They’ve built on over a century of farming and four generations of knowledge. They started winemaking in 2012 and opened their tasting room in 2014, after years of selling grapes to other wineries.

That change is the point of the story: they wanted to bottle the fruit they were already known for. If you like tasting wines that feel tied to agricultural roots, this stop fits that mood.

Serendipity Winery: Orchard-to-Vineyard Story, Plus Bistro Food

Serendipity Winery began when Judy Kingston spotted a charming orchard in Naramata and decided to turn it into a boutique vineyard. Planting started in 2007 with varietals including Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc. Their first harvest in 2009 was an early win, and the winery now includes a wineshop and a bistro.

Judy and winemaker Katie greet visitors, which tends to make the stop feel personal, not automated. You’ll also hear that Serendipity has award recognition, including BC Winery of the Year. That adds credibility without turning the place into something stiff.

Wesbert Winery: South African Hospitality and a Terrace

Wesbert Winery started in 2019 with the Joubert family, who moved from South Africa. The location is a magnet for people who enjoy the outdoors, since the winery is near the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and close to areas used by hikers, bikers, and beachgoers.

Inside, the setup includes a wine shop, a cozy tasting room, and a terrace. Their style aims to let the grapes and Naramata terroir do the work, so expect wines that feel balanced and flavor-forward rather than heavy-handed. They expanded after 2020 with a second vineyard and new varietals, so it’s a good stop if you want something a bit modern and still rooted.

Lake Okanagan Breeze: Minimal Intervention With Lake-Adjacent Views

Lake Okanagan Breeze, also called Lake Breeze in the tour description, is linked to the MacIntyre family. They began in 2001, and the pitch here is minimal intervention, designed to express the origins in the glass.

If you want a stop that feels more about land-driven expression than big technique, this one fits. And because it’s near the water, it pairs nicely with the lunch portion later in the day.

Lunch Stops at the Patio Restaurant, Naramata Inn, and Poplar Grove

This is where you need to pay attention, because lunch is not automatically included. The tour builds in lunch at restaurant stops, and the cost of lunch is payable directly to the winery restaurant.

You’ll see three lunch-style stops:

• The Patio Restaurant at Lake Breeze, with Chef Mark Ashton
• The Restaurant at Naramata Inn
• The restaurant at Poplar Grove Winery

Patio Restaurant at Lake Breeze: Farmstead Pairings With Chef Mark Ashton

At the Patio Restaurant, Chef Mark Ashton leads a farm-to-table style concept. The description highlights using fresh organic, local ingredients, and it also points to a Farmstead program that grew in 2021 where veggies, fruit, and herbs are grown on site and harvested close to serving time.

If you like pairing food with what you just tasted, this is the stop where that connection is easiest. You’re also paying directly, so if you’re trying to keep the day controlled budget-wise, decide early what you want.

Naramata Inn Restaurant: Seasonal Plates and Foraged Additions

At the Restaurant at Naramata Inn, the focus stays on local and seasonal sourcing, including foraged goodies from the hills. The description also calls out responsibly sourced proteins and orchard, pastures, and farm ingredients.

This is a nice reset after several tasting rooms. It’s the type of lunch that tends to feel comfortable, not fussy.

Poplar Grove Winery Restaurant: Munson Mountain Views and Chef Stacy Johnston

Poplar Grove Winery’s restaurant sits on Munson Mountain’s slopes, with panoramic Okanagan Lake views. Chef Stacy Johnston runs the kitchen, and the emphasis is on Okanagan ingredients served with wine and good vibes.

If you want the day to end your meal with a “look around” moment, this stop can deliver that. Again, lunch is payable directly at the restaurant.

Price and Value: What You Pay For, What You Avoid Paying For

Even without seeing a specific total price, the value logic here is clear. This tour includes tasting fees at the wineries and it includes a 15% gratuity for the guide. That matters because tasting fees can add up fast when you’re booking wineries one at a time.

You also get bottled water and the basics of transport handled: air-conditioned vehicle, plus a wine concierge and door to door pickup and drop off in the Penticton area. The day is designed to be low friction, especially if you’re not traveling with a car.

Things that are not included are also clearly stated: GST, lunch, and wine purchases. So if you’re a person who tends to buy bottles at each stop, plan for that extra spend. If you mainly want to taste and only buy one or two favorites, the included tastings help you stay in control.

Best For: Who This Tour Fits, and Who Should Rethink It

This tour is a great match if you want:

• A structured, full day around the Naramata Bench
• Lots of tastings with built-in comparison time
• A small-group feel with pickup and drop off handled
• Family-run wineries with clear, personal stories behind them

It may not be the right fit if you prefer fewer stops and longer stays at each winery. The tasting windows are about 30 minutes, and the schedule includes multiple lunch-related restaurant stops.

One more clue is how people talk about the tour. A five star note called it the best winter tour on the Naramata Bench. That suggests the route works well even when you can’t count on outdoor sightseeing being the main event. It’s a strong sign the day is built around indoor tastings and reliable timing.

A Practical Packing Tip and Tasting Strategy

Because this is a tasting-heavy day, your best move is to taste with intention. Start by deciding what you care about most. Are you chasing crisp whites, aromatic reds, or crowd-pleasing Rosé? Once you know your lane, you’ll spend less time second-guessing each pour.

Also, you’ll have shopping time at each stop. That’s part of the fun, but it’s easy to overbuy when everything is new. Try tasting, then take notes in your phone, then shop at the end of your tasting when your brain is still clear.

Should You Book This Naramata Full Day Lunch Wine Tour?

Book it if you want a smooth, small-group day that hits multiple wineries with tastings included and a plan for food. The included tasting fees plus guide gratuity are the kind of details that reduce stress. And the lineup is built around variety: MOCOJO’s signature styles, Moraine’s charity-minded connection, Lang’s long bench tenure, and boutique stops like Ruby Blues and Serendipity.

Skip it or choose another option if you dislike paying for lunch separately, or if you want a slower pace with fewer wineries. Also, if you need a tour that you can easily change last minute, this one is non-refundable and not built for changes.

If you like the idea of a full Okanagan Bench day where logistics are handled and you get a real chance to find bottles you actually want, this tour is a strong bet.