Platinum Bench Estate Winery

From its base in Osoyoos, Platinum Bench Estate Winery offers something special not only for one’s taste buds but to the senses in general. Co-owned by Fiona Duncan and Murray Jones, the winery has worked its magic since 2012 in pairing boutique wines with artisan breads. The peaceful beauty of the Okanagan and all its fine wine possibilities beckoned, so the leap was made, making the dream come alive. A background in culinary arts and a shared love of viticulture combined to make Fiona and Murray’s small vineyard a celebrated destination, matching award-winning wines with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread.

The wines from Platinum Bench truly reflect their terroir, carefully and passionately handcrafted to enhance the identity of the Okanagan Valley. The winery is best known for its bold reds, including Platinum Bench Merlot and their velvety Bordeaux blends. Each bottle captures the warmth and richness of the sun-soaked vines. But what gives this winery an out-of-the-box experience is probably its wine and bread pairing-a true genius behind the elevation of the wine tasting experience to new heights. Imagine pairing a sip of robust Syrah with a slice of warm, asiago cheesy bread or a crisp Viognier with an olive rosemary loaf. These are thoughtfully prepared complementary flavorings with the wines that create for visitors a culinary adventure often raved about.

But beyond the food and wine, Platinum Bench Estate Winery is an experience about approachability, being easygoing. Be it on a patio visit, beautiful vineyard views, or chatting with Fiona and Murray about how their journey into winemaking got underway-this is an authentic, memorable experience. Many sweet things happen at the winery, from intimate gatherings throwing a spotlight on what this region does best when putting food, wine, and communities with spirit together. From simple joys come special moments at any visiting time. Platinum Bench-an area that is not to merely travel through but where life blends stories, flavors, friendship: perfection.