Little Engine Wines Opens Vineyard Terrace for the 2026 Season

Client Release
Written By Kate Colley

For Immediate Release
May 19, 2026

LITTLE ENGINE WINES OPENS VINEYARD TERRACE FOR THE 2026 SEASON

A New Evening Lakeside Lounge Experience Debuts on the Naramata Bench

Penticton, B.C.- Little Engine Wines has officially opened its Vineyard Terrace for the season, introducing a new evening lounge experience where the lake, the vines, and golden hour come together on the Naramata Bench.

The Vineyard Terrace lounge is now open daily from 11am to 5pm, with evening service Thursday through Saturday from 5pm to 8pm throughout the season.

"We've been dreaming up a nighttime experience on our terrace that feels relaxed, atmospheric, and a little reminiscent of a European getaway," shares winery owner Steven French. "With a gentle breeze, great tunes, and a laid-back atmosphere made for unwinding, it's a slice of the Bench guests will return to all summer."

Guests can enjoy wine flights, wines by the glass, bottle service, ready-to-pour cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic options, with offerings starting at $7. The Little Bites menu features a mix of elevated snacks, sweets and share plates, from marinated olives, nuts, and kettle chips to authentic Italian Burrata & Focaccia, QuintessenceCaviar & Blinis, and the winery's signature charcuterie platter. 

The Vineyard Terrace adds a new dimension to Little Engine's hospitality program, extending the tasting room experience into the evening hours and offering a setting designed for long, leisurely visits with friends - against the backdrop of the lake, the vineyard, and one of

the most striking golden hour views on the Bench. 

Reservations are encouraged, but not required.

About Little Engine Wines

Little Engine Wines is a small-lot, estate-driven winery on the Naramata Bench in Penticton, BC. Founded in 2011 by Steven and Nicole French, the winery opened in 2016 with a focus on crafting site-driven wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The portfolio spans four tiers - Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Elevation - defined by small-batch precision, block-by-block fermentation, and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Little Engine has established itself as one of the Naramata Bench’s leading producers, earning national and international recognition for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, including top scores at the Decanter World Wine Awards. The wine program is led by Winemaker Andrew Windsor who guides Little Engine’s focus on precision, quality, and expression.

Visit littleenginewines.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram.

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Media Contact:  Winery Contact:

Kate Colley Colin Ross

Hatch Hospitality   General Manager

‍kate@hatchhospitality.com‍ colin@littleenginewines.com

Kate Colley

Kate Colley has worked across nearly every format hospitality offers — destinations, resorts, hotels, restaurants, wineries, and major events — and she brings all of it to every engagement. She led the host property communications strategy for Canada’s G7 Leaders’ Summit at Kananaskis and spent a decade as Director of Communications for Four Seasons Vancouver and Whistler. She has also been an operator — co-owning Naramata Inn, tripling revenue during a pandemic, and doing the kinds of risky, exciting things that look obvious in hindsight. She is a strategist, a marketer, an operator, and an advisor — and oftentimes the person who walks into your business, spots the gap between where you are and where you could be, and helps close it.

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