The GOODS from the Naramata Bench Wineries Association

Naramata, BC | The Naramata Bench Wineries Association is pleased to be partnering with Apex Mountain Resort for the 2nd Annual Vertical and Vintages Wine Festival Weekend. Skiers and boarders need to mark their calendars for the Naramata Bench Wine Tasting event on Saturday, March 8, from 7pm to 9pm.

James Shalman, General Manager at Apex Mountain Resort comments, “Last year was our first Vertical and Vintages Wine Festival, it sold out and the feedback from those that attended was ‘that it was one of the best events of the season.’ Now with even more Naramata Bench wineries in attendance this year it is going to be bigger and better. Attendees can enjoy famous Okanagan champagne powder during the day and award winning wines through the evening.”

Hosted at the Gunbarrel Restaurant and Bar in the heart of the Apex Village, seventeen wineries will be pouring their wines. In addition the Gunbarrel Restaurant will be showcasing a selection of delicious dishes to savour with the wines. Ticket price is $38. And V & V ticket holders receive a free pass to the Gunbarrel Saloon to enjoy the musical talents of Naramata’s favourite party band, UnCorked, as they play the night away. Details after the jump…

Adding more value to the V&V event ticket is a 25% discount off an adult Lift Ticket for one day. This discount can be applied to Lift Tickets on March 8, March 9th or March 10th.

Tina Baird, Naramata Bench Wineries spokesperson comments, “We are delighted to be the wine partner with for the Apex Mountain Resort and look forward to sharing our very best wines with attendees on what is sure to be another fun winter weekend in the Okanagan.” James Shalman continues, “The Vertical and Vintages Wine Festival is the perfect partnership between Apex Mountain culture and the charismatic Naramata Bench. This unique wine region of the Okanagan and the atmosphere of the Apex village is a perfect pairing. The wineries are only a 45 min drive from the resort and the personalities of these wineries and the Apex Village coming together is going to make another a very special night this year.”

Vertical and Vintages Tickets for Saturday March 8th are on sale now and available for $38 + gst, per person. There are limited tickets so to avoid disappointment buy early. To purchase V&V tickets contact: Kerissa at 1-877-777-2739 or via Email: [email protected].
Vertical & Vintages Accommodation packages available at:
Apex Accommodations: 1-866-273-9737
Apex Mountain Inn: 1-800-387-2739, www.apexmountaininn.com

The 17 Naramata Bench wineries pouring are: Misconduct Wine Co; D’Angelo Estate Winery; Hillside Estate Winery & Bistro; Lake Breeze Vineyards; Perseus Winery; Poplar Grove Winery; Laughing Stock Vineyards; Therapy Vineyards; Upper Bench Estate Winery; La Frenz Winery; Van Westen Vineyards; Lang Vineyards; Monster Vineyards; Moraine Estate Winery; Bench 1775; Elephant Island Orchard Wines and Serendipity Winery.