Tightrope Winery

Why it stands out

Tightrope Winery is a small, family-run, sustainable winery on the Naramata Bench, led by Graham O'Rourke as viticulturist and Lyndsay O'Rourke as winemaker. The winery is built around hand-crafted wines that reflect the personality, culture, and fruit of the Bench.

What to expect on a visit

Guests can expect a focused Naramata tasting experience with wines from two certified sustainable estate vineyards. The Fleet Road Vineyard was purchased in 2007, converted from an apple orchard, contoured for airflow and access, and planted across seven acres under vine.

Tour planning notes

Tightrope is a strong Naramata Bench stop for guests who appreciate smaller family wineries, sustainable farming, and wines shaped by a winemaker-viticulturist team. It fits well on routes where the group wants thoughtful wine conversation without a large estate atmosphere.