My favourite review from 2020 "Kurt is the absolute king of the naramata bench. His knowledge about the history of the area, the wine industry, and the local vineyards is unparalleled. He spent 6 hours with my mom and I, driving us to 7 different wineries as well as showing us around the area while sharing anecdotes and stories about the people in the area that make up the history. From the founding of Naramata to the amount of berries the local bears consume, Kurt knows. You can ask him anything and if he doesn't have the answer (which i don't think is possible, the man is a walking encyclopedia) then he will know who to ask. He can make recommendations based on your specific tastes and takes you to hidden gems with an obvious passion and love for sharing the place he calls home. I brought my mother here for her 70th birthday and honestly Kurt made the trip. She was so delighted with him, his personable attitude, easy going nature and wealth of information that she told me that he, not the wineries, was her favourite thing about the trip! I would come back just to share Kurt with others, he was that amazing. He was on time (early!), courteous, kind, had a lovely sense of humour and sincerity about him that I genuinely appreciated. Don't hesitate to book him for a private tour of the area. He is better priced than the tour companies and way, way better value."
The cost of the tour can be split by anywhere up to 6 passengers. So....very affordable. Last year there was a demand for the wine tours by boaters coming here from many ports on the lake. I can pick you up at your boat or B and B and return you with your cargo. Looking forward to a great year this year!
I have lived and worked on the Naramata Bench for over 15 years. Much of that time was spent working in vineyards and six years now wine touring. Through this I have developed my reputation with the wineries. Its always a pleasure to take people into a vineyard for a lesson on the grape growing process. I am well versed on the history of the wineries on the bench as well as their awards and varieties. Wine tours are available Tuesdays Thru Sunday. Airport Shuttle Regular metered rates apply or the airport shuttle can be offered at a fixed rate of $49.00 whichever is best for you. We will be offering the following discount schedule. One address for pick-up or drop-off is $49.00 for two pick-ups or drop-offs the rate will then be reduced to $40.00 per address. For three it will again be reduced to $30.00 and for Four $25.00.
Chute Lake Bike Shuttle The Chute Lake bike and rider shuttle is offered at a fixed rate of $79.00 this amount covers up to four riders at one address. Typically pick up will be around 8:00 am. The ride down from Chute Lake should then have you arrive at Hillside Winery and Bistro if you like right around lunch time.
Metered Rates All cabs in the province of BC have their fares regulated by the Provincial authority. Our metered rates are identical to those in Penticton. Just give us a call and we would be glad to pick you up anywhere in our service area Chute Lake to Hillside Winery on the Naramata Bench (where the KVR trail crosses the Naramata Bench Rd). We can drop you off anywhere in B.C.
Deliveries We can deliver just about anything just about anywhere in Naramata. Regular metered rates will apply with a minimum of $10.00.
