ELEPHANT ISLAND WINERY

Elephant Island Winery

NARAMATA BENCH, BC

Home to our family adventures growing and crafting beautiful wine and cider.

Elephant Island Winery launched from the farm in 1999 and Naramata Cider Co in 2017. Together these projects embody our family’s commitment to maintaining a healthy diversity in the agricultural landscape of our little corner of the world. All of our wines and ciders are made with low intervention, living fermentation techniques. What fruit we don’t grow ourselves is grown by farmers whose methods we respect, and who’s long term commitment to the craft is something we admire.

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Oct 14

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Oct 12

Join us this Thanksgiving weekend at the winery!
Our tasting room will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 12–6 PM
Stop by to raise a toast to the season. See you soon!

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Oct 11

The bees were buzzing with excitement today as we pressed our Viognier! A few of our little friends got so enthusiastic they ended up taking a dip in the fresh juice. Don't worry—they were safely scooped up, dried off, and sent on their way!

The aromas are already incredible, and we can't wait to share this vintage with you!
𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Oct 11

Last night, nature put on the most incredible show over the vineyard—northern lights dancing across the sky! Watching the sky while surrounded by the peaceful rows of vines felt truly magical. It was a reminder of the beauty in nature’s unpredictable moments, right here where we cultivate the earth. As we work the soil and tend the grapes, these moments remind us how connected we are to this land.

Who else was lucky enough to witness the northern lights last night?

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Oct 10

The Viognier harvest is in, and we’ve officially begun the crush! 🚜🍇 This vibrant, aromatic grape is the start of something truly special. Though still a small year in the context of "normal" we brought in 1 more bin compared to last year and we couldn't be happier! And we can already tell this vintage will be full of bright flavors and elegant character.

Who’s excited to try our 2024 Viognier?

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Oct 9

🌿 Harvest Season is Here! 🍇

Despite the challenges this year, we're thrilled to announce that we've harvested a larger crop than last year, thanks to some stellar pruning 🙌✨ We're excited to see how this new vintage develops and can’t wait to share it with you next year. 🍷

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey from vine to bottle. Cheers to what’s next! 🥂

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎’𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Oct 8

A humbling reminder of Mother Natures logic and the simple economics of supply and demand.

This year our Chardonnay crop was one of the few that produced fruit in our neighbourhood.

Low supply - high demand. Not just from us, but from all the critters. Usually the bears take 1-2 panels of grapes.

This year this guy cleaned us out. Usually we get 12-15 bins … in 2024 the bear got 11-14.

#supplyanddemand
#2024vintage
#bcwine

elephantislwine

Oct 2

Harvest season is just around the corner, and we’ve been working hard testing and retesting to ensure the grapes are absolutely perfect for picking. 🍇 We can’t wait for you to taste the incredible wines coming in 2025! Stay tuned as we get ready for the magic to happen. 🍷✨

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Sep 28

Garden detectives needed!

Because our production is down this harvest, we decided to let a volunteer squash plant occupy a piece of our compost/pollination zone.

Today we picked some. It’s squash heaven!

Can anyone tell us what these squash are?

elephantislwine

Sep 28

Garden detectives needed!

Because our production is down this harvest, we decided to let a volunteer squash plant occupy a piece of our compost/pollination zone.

Today we picked some. It’s squash heaven!

Can anyone tell us what these squash are?

elephantislwine

Sep 27

✨ Congratulations to @dani81_mom.rn! ✨

You are the lucky winner of our Naramata Getaway Package! 🏞️🍷 Get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Naramata, indulge in incredible wine tastings, and enjoy the perfect relaxing escape. We can’t wait for you to experience this dream getaway!

🍷 2 NBWA tasting passports provided by @elephantislwine
🏨 2-night stay at The Village Motel for 2 provided by @thevillagemotel
🥐 Breakfast treats & coffee from Just Baked each morning for 2 provided by @justbakednaramata

A huge thank you to everyone who participated!

elephantislwine

Sep 26

Join us!

This Sunday, September 29th in the Courtyard at Elephant Island

Dan the Dhalia-Dude and Eileen the Zinna Queen are in the house
In a swan song to summers brilliance, lean in to these 2 lovelies, and learn about their experiences growing the most amazing Dhalia's and Zinnia's.

$20 includes an information sharing session with Dan and Eileen, a glass of wine, and a posey to take home. Tix available at https://elephantislandwine.com/product/dahlia-and-zinnia-hour/

#ElephantIsland #Dhalia #Zinnia #WineTasting #FlowerLovers

elephantislwine

Sep 22

Join us this season for stunning views and delicious wines. 🍷

⏰ Fall Hours: 12 PM - 6 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! 🧡

elephantislwine

Sep 21

🎉 Make Every Occasion Magnum-ficent! 🍷

Looking for the perfect gift or way to elevate your next celebration? Our Magnum Wine Bottles (1.5L) are not just double the size, they're double the fun! 🍇🎈

Plenty of space to write your own heartfelt message, making it ideal for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or any special moment. Or like this one, make it custom art piece inside and out! Whether you're popping bottles with friends or gifting someone special, these magnums are sure to leave a lasting impression.

🍷 Why Magnum?

- Bigger bottle
- Perfect for sharing with a crowd
- The ultimate centerpiece for any gathering
- And an unconventional canvas!

📦 Order Now and give your celebration the personal touch it deserves. Cheers to creating unforgettable moments, one Magnum at a time! 🥂

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Sep 16

Stop, Spader time! 🌱✨ This week, Del took our trusty Spader to the fields to keep unwanted weeds away and loosen the soil, all while staying sustainable. It’s the perfect tool for maintaining healthy vines without harmful chemicals. Let’s give a shoutout to Del for keeping our vineyard in top shape! 💪

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Sep 13

🐾 Did you know? 🐱🐶
Not only are we dog-friendly, but we're also cat-friendly! 🐾
Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing time with us—whether they bark or purr, all are welcome!

⏰ Open Daily: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Sep 4

🌞 New Tasting Room Hours! 🌞

As the seasons change, so do our hours! We're now open daily from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Even though the kids are back in school, the weather is still beautiful, and our patio remains a tranquil oasis. Come unwind and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with us!
𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Aug 29

POV: You work at Elephant Island and someone forgot to mow the lawn.

Send in the sheep! 🐑🐑

𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎'𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚜 - 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢

elephantislwine

Aug 13

#RealTime conditions in Naramata!

#discovernaramata
#realtimepenticton
#visitpenticton
#visitsouthokanagan
#realtime #reeltime
#okanaganlake
#okanagan
#naramatalove
#penticton
#southokanagan
#hellobc
#thompsonokanagan

elephantislwine

Aug 2

🍇✨ Introducing our new Black Currant Slushie! 🍹

Beat the heat and indulge in the refreshing, bold flavor of black currants, perfectly blended into a slushie that's as cool as it is delicious. Visit us at the winery to savor this vibrant treat and make your summer even more memorable!

#BlackCurrantSlushie #WineryDelights #SummerRefreshment #CheersToNewFlavors

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