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Scout Field Trip #425: Head First Off The Lovely Naramata Bench

June 13, 2009 by Andrew Morrison  
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I put together a little movie of my trip up to Naramata for the Bench Association’s annual Sommelier Bootcamp. Press play if you have a few minutes. You may have already seen the photos. If not, click on…

Our bus breaks down on the highway, ironically just beyond Hope. Coolant leak, bus thus derailed... Keith with his bus supplies Ian Sutherland of Poplar Grove Crystal of Glowbal and Quentin of the Naramata Inn Naramata two step... At Lake Breeze Terry David Mulligan and Dan from Therapy Vineyards Blind tasting at Lake Breeze Rhys Pender exposition at Lake Breeze Brown bagging it... Russell at Lake Breeze Keith Nicholson of Le Crocodile Brown bagging it... Rhys Pender at Lake Breeze Tasting at Lake Breeze Lucky buckets Paul (Passatempo), Edwyn (Hart House), Quentin (Naramata Inn) at Lake Breeze Notes at Lake Breeze Q, cruising Naramata road (photo taken from a passing vehicle) Keith and Dan on the Deck at Therapy Therapy Vineyards Michelle from Chateau Victoria takes in the view at Therapy Vineyards Rob Van Westen and Terry David Mulligan at Poplar Grove Kirsten and Quentin at Poplar Grove Cynthia of Laughing Stock and Dana from Joy Road Le Bike de Q. Russian olive tree at Poplar Grove Happy birthday to Dana of Joy Road Relaxing after dinner Best. Dinners. Ever. Laurent feeds Edwyn in the barrel room at Poplar Grove Dessert Ardene of Chill Winston in the barrel room at Poplar Grove Cam and Dana, working it. This pig had been fed Crannog beer mash and tasted like a dream Wild asparagus at Poplar Grove Dana of Joy Road Catering Dinner in the barrel room at Poplar Grove Quentin and Edwyn at Poplar Grove Trouble Therapeutic wake up Keith knows how to take it easy in the morning and at night Vines at Therapy Vineyards Little dude on the deck at Therapy Van Westen Van Westen Laurent of Bistrot Bistro and Rob of Voya at Van Westen Walkabout at Van Westen Hay bale lounging at Van Westen These boots were made for stomping... Pinot Gris is work... Cherry beginnings at Van Westen Vineyard scarecrow at Van Westen Inspection... Jay of Chateau Whistler being interviewd by TDM Rhys Pender of WinePlus+ interviewed by TDM Hay bale lunch after a viticulture seminar at Van Westen A chippy truck comes to Van Westen's vineyards... In Van Westen's dad's orchard Hooray for Cannery Brewing The Mighty Q receives with thanks Hello lightness my old friend... Terry David Mulligan interviews The Mighty Q in the barrel room at Laughing Stock Tasting in the barrel room at Laughing Stock Tasting in the barrel room at Laughing Stock Tasting in the barrel room at Laughing Stock Tasting in the barrel room at Laughing Stock Cynthia pours at Laughing Stock Tasting oak variables at Laughing Stock Ardene of Chill Winston and Edwyn from the Hart House Ian of Poplar Grove and David of Laughing Stock The Mighty Q of the Naramata Inn Keith of Le Crocodile, rockin' the tie-dye Kristen of Liberty (GI) and Keith of Le Croc, mid-saber explosion Crystal of Glowbal and Keith of Le Croc, mid-saber explosion Crystal of Glowbal and Keith of Le Croc, post sabering Nick of Chase's Mustang Powder, one of five Golden Boot award recipients The golden boot Del and Miranda of Elephant Island do the pink fizz boogie Outgoing Mission Hill president Dan Zepponi strums at the sun Sunset from Del and Miranda's deck Cynthia Enns of Laughing Stock takes the mic... The Bench Market!

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4 Responses to “Scout Field Trip #425: Head First Off The Lovely Naramata Bench”

  1. Luke Smith on June 14th, 2009 9:46 am

    Cool video, seems like it was a lot of fun, wait, I was there, it was fun!
    How do I get on your community page?

  2. K on June 14th, 2009 9:56 am

    Great vid.

    What’s the song that starts at 1:43?

  3. Scout Magazine on June 14th, 2009 10:01 am
    Scout Magazine

    “Good To Sea” by Pinback.

  4. Matt R. on June 14th, 2009 10:12 am

    oooh, another Pinback convert. That’s two, Andrew!

Say it loud, bubba...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!