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Bench 1775 Winery

Protest against Penticton winery liquor license fails

PENTICTON - Local outcry over a Naramata winery’s application for a special events liquor license had the makings of a major protest. When it was all over, there appeared to be little substance to the negative views heard in council chambers earlier this week though. Bench 1775 Manager Val Tait explained the reasons behind her...

Neighbours fear ‘another Boonstock’ if Naramata winery gets special liquor licence

PENTICTON - A Naramata winery operator who faced a gallery full of people against an application for a special events liquor licence, hopes to assuage fears at tonight’s council meeting. The matter first came before council on May 4 and council deferred a decision on the licence for Bench 1775 Winery for 30 days following...

Noise issues unite neighbours against Naramata winery

PENTICTON - An application for a winery lounge and special event area beverage license for a Naramata bench winery turned out to be a controversial item on the agenda at Penticton city council's regular meeting this week. Bench 1775 Winery applied for the license to add food and beverage service to the main areas of...