I'd just parked only to see someone packing away the sign that indicates that the cellar door was open. That someone looked up and said something like: we're officially closed in about 2-minutes, but since you're already here, I'm sure we can manage a "power-tasting", come with me! Absolutely lovely energy in their new space. Even though it was obviously past closing time, the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there and willing to assist the handful of customers that were still there, myself and even a couple more late comers. It was such a contrast to the experience I had only a day before when a few friends and I went to Monster Vineyards the day before - they were obviously quite displeased that we'd arrived close to closing and had the gall to ask if we could do a tasting, but I'll get to that review. This experience at Joie Farms was a lovely reminder that not everyone feels like they only should work till the end of their shift and a second more is them doing you a favour. Delicious wine, knowledgeable staff that was enthusiastic and willing to help, and a gorgeous new tasting room - a definite 5/5 experience. read more

With a view overlooking the valley and Okanagan Lake, the sunshine beamed on us as we sipped on our Gewurztraminer and savoured our Magherita wood fired pizza. Joie Farm Winery calls it the 'picnique' area, which was aptly named. With picnic blankets and comfortable lawn chairs, and mini tables for you to rest your wine glasses, this was the perfect set up for a relaxing afternoon. We also had a wine tasting at Joie. My favourite Joie rosé was already sold out for the season, but I found a new favourite, the En Famille Gewurztraminer. It was so good that we decided to get a bottle to complement our pizza. They are now closed for the season and will open back up in May. I highly recommend coming here for a relaxing afternoon, just sitting in the picnique area! read more

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You are in luck! You have come across a gem in a world of wine. Joie surpassed my expectations of what a typical winery is. I was blown away by the atmosphere and attention to detail that the staff had, our host was able to describe wines in a way that was understood by all 6 of us ( one wasn't drinking), in a new world of covid concerns, the staff was able to provide us with an experience that made us feel a sense of normalcy once again. THANK YOU JOIE! You set the bar high for other wineries. read more

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Yes. Winery, outside seating, own pizza oven, homemade ice cream cookies. When you are in the area, you must come here. Order pizza and a bottle to enjoy as a picnic beside the winery. Take your time and make a day of it. Plus, they don't charge you for tasting! Huge plus! read more

I visited Joie Farm Winery while on a trip to Penticton in the middle of August. The winery is about a 15 minute drive from Penticton, up the Naramata Bench. To reach the winery, you drive down a dirt road to a small parking lot. From there, you walk past a portion of the winery's vineyards where you are greeted by a hostess and a menu for the day's lunch menu. In addition to a planned wine purchase, I came to this location because I was looking for lunch as well. In addition to a few appetizer-y offerings, the winery had a few pizzas on the menu which are cooked using an outdoor wood fired oven. After ordering, you are handed a mini chalkboard with your name and then let loose up to the wine shop to taste the wines while waiting for you food to be brought out. In the wine shop, my husband and I got to taste several wines before we settled on a bottle of Gewürztraminer to have with our pizza lunch. I loved being able to learn about the different wines and suggestions for pairings. After purchasing our bottle of wine we went out to the winery's patio which includes blankets for chilly days and gorgeous views of the valley. Only moments after sitting down, our hot fresh pizza was brought to our table. Sitting on a warm patio with views of Lake Okanagan, eating fresh wood-fired pizza and drinking local while was a wonderful experience that I recommend. read more

Joie Farm Winery - a pizza and a glass of wine - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Naramata, British Columbia

We'll be back. Though we did not have time to do a wine-tasting nor eat, the kindness of the staff along with the attractive, natural ambiance deeply impressed us. SERVICE: 5.0. We were chasing down an ice cream vendor and heard he might be at Joie, so we drove over late in the day. Though the vendor was not there, the winery had a few cartons of his product, which a staff member offered to our daughter - no charge. Wow. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Rustic setting with a gorgeous view of Lake Okanogan. Outside tables on a wood deck and a lawn. A few lawn bowls available for play. FOOD: ?. Didn't have time to try, but the chalkboard menu of tapa-type dishes (duck, oyster, etc) and wood-fired oven promised a good food+wine culinary experience. read more

I visited Joie winery after a friend recommended it as her favourite winery to visit in the area. I have to admit that I totally agree! In addition to wine tastings, you can order wine by the glass and pizza by the ... pizza. Pizza is prepared on site in their wood fired oven. I recommend stepping up and ordering at least 1 pizza per adult and THEN starting your wine tasting. By the time you're finished tasting, your pizza will be ready. You can order a glass of the wine you like the most and sip it while munching on some truly delicious lunch. I've followed the Joie instagram feed for some time and was excited to visit. The bustle of early Fall crush time certainly contributed to the excitement of the trip. Keep in mind that Van Westen, Elephant Island, and Deep Roots winery are all within walking distance of Joie. This is a great opportunity to get out of your card or off your bike and stretch your legs. That said, these wineries are all accessed from the bottom of a downhill lane so if you have the option to visit it by car, rather than by bike, your legs may thank you the next day. The wood fire oven pizza isn't available every day so check their website to plan your visit. read more

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I dunno, this wasn't my favorite. It was crowded in the small tasting room. The wines were $$$ not $$. The charge for tasting is a bit exorbitant at $20 for 4 small tastes. Of course, it's waived if you buy a bottle but still. The pizza oven (which was one of the reasons we came to this winery) was offering cauliflower and other strange ingredients. So, we didn't eat there. My husband isn't a fan of pizza with broccoli or cauliflower on it. Pepperoni, please. Keep it simple. The beehive was empty---another disappointment for my husband as it was written in the description that there were active beehives to view. The farm part of this winery wasn't evident to me. Maybe I missed something... Over all, not a bad winery with pretty grounds but could certainly improve their eats and reduce their tasting fee. read more

This past summer, we took a road trip to the Okangan and I was looking forward to the wineries. What a lovely afternoon spent at Joie, and a highlight of our trip! As soon as we arrived, we were greeted warmly and had our order taken for the daily pizza. Love how they've got their oven outside and bonus that they also serve local popsicles and ice cream sandwiches. It was the perfect meal for a sunny summer day. We were there midweek but I can see how their tasting room could get packed since it was one of the smaller tasting rooms that we visited on our trip. But the staff handled it like pros and we were served with friendly efficient style. I like how you can take what you tasted and then head out to their picnic area to enjoy wine along with your food. We made a day of it and stayed all afternoon, alternating between pizza, wine and ice cream. Total magic. read more

Lovely tasting experience followed by delicious Neapolitan-style pizzas on the lawn. Casual, relaxed atmosphere. Uncomplicated wines. After visiting several wineries where we felt 'processed' and rushed, Joie Farm was a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively. Be prepared to wait for up to an hour for your pizza, but that's what the chilled bottle of white is for, right? I can't wait to go back. read more

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Stopped here halfway through our wine tastings in search of food to sustain us and weren't disappointed. A beautiful setting, calm and relaxed vibe and great pizza. Afterwards we went into the tasting room and sampled some of the wines. The gentleman serving us was friendly and knowledgeable and we ended up buying a couple bottles of wine. We will definitely return next time we are in town :) read more

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Joie just opened their new tasting room! Along with their great wines, they have a great selection of pizzas and snacks that you can enjoy on their charming patio area that overlooks the lake. Definitely try the Phoenix Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Also inquire about their ice cream sandwiches that's not on the menu ;) read more

Very disappointed with this winery. They charge an unjustified $15 for their wine tasting fee for a basic selection of 5 wines. This is not competitive with the surrounding wineries. Upon mentioning that the price was a bit expensive for our party of 6 people I got snarled at, the staff were extremely rude. I spoke with a wine tour agency fellow at the next winery who said that they suddenly increased the prices and the wine tours have stopped going there. I would recommend the same for any tourists in the area. read more

What an amazing experience at Joie Winery. Great everything. The ambiance, the food, the staff, the owner. Our wine steward was Jennifer and she took care of us from go. We can't say enough about this winery. If you love wine come to Joie. read more

Awesome vibe, friendly staff make this a must stop. We live their Rose, but the real treat was their sparkling that is only available at their winery. Sadly they were sold out of their oven fire pizza (apparently you need to arrive by 2ish to get it). The garden is a beautiful spot to sit back, relax, have a glass of wine and enjoy the view. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because they close early (5pm) and they didn't have pizza when we arrived (4pm). Overall though, outstanding experience and we will be back for sure. read more

A Naramata Bench winery specializing in a variety of young drinkable and sparkling wines, the eclectic tasting room has a young, laid back vibe. To our taste the prices are a bit high compared to comparable wineries on the bench, but they get an extra star for the patio, wood fired pizza outside, and the free shot of Fernet Branca if you spot and mention the out of place bottle behind the tasting room bar. read more

This beautiful spot is the perfect way to start your wine tasting experience on the Naramata bench. Order a bottle of their Riesling, order a wood-burning fire pizza and grab a spot on their lawned picnic area overlooking the vineyard and the lake. We had our very busy 2 year old son with us and he played the lunch away in their treehouse and trucks that were available to play with. The staff were friendly and helpful, the music was great and the vibes were memorable. We will be back! read more

My friends and I had the BEST experience at Joie. We loved the atmosphere, all of the current wines (especially the Noble Blend and the Muscat), and the farm-to-table mentality. Amazing pizza as well! Couldn't have been better. Specifically, Jan went out of his way to make it an incredible experience for us - he noticed us right when we came in and gave us a little tour, then hosted our tasting and made us feel right at home. Thank you Jan, wish you would have accepted the tip we tried to give you twice!!! read more

Stumbling across this paradise place about 4 years ago was a real treat! The then small patio, and grassy areas offered wood fired pizzas (until the dough ran out) warm olives, local musician playing the perfect strings and a breathtaking view that all complimented the amazing white wine that crossed our lips. You had a choice to picnic on a blanket overlooking the rolling hills or find a table and strike up a conversation with the people next to you. The family photos on the wall told a story and we were able to hear first hand from Heidi and Michael how Joie came to be. We have gone back to the bigger and better(?) patio/winery with endless pizza dough, no music or olives. Some of the "are we in tuscany?" feel is replaced with a lot of concrete and business like staff who seem to be stuck on how the wine tasting will go rather than trust the requests of repeat customers. A little bit of a harsh lady behind the concrete counter but still great wine - some of the best for us and the pizza while just as great....... seemed to taste better with the smaller ambiance. read more

Went on a Sunday during May long. I don't even want to give this place a star (plus they manage to erase my google review) because it was the worst customer service experience I have ever had at a winery. My parents came to visit from Vancouver and we made an hour drive from Kelowna just to come here. We walked back and forth from the tasting room inside to the one outside and no one asked to serve us or even bothered to simply say hi. I stood at the tasting room inside and this guy with a white button up shirt and tight skinny jeans just stares at me, it seems like you have to look like a douchbag w big arms and small head wearing tank top or a aging late 30's kylie jenner wearing crop top wannabe to be served. They were also playing horny 90's rnb/hip hop music as well so I can see the type of crowd they attract. So I got irritated after the snub in the tasting room inside since he decided to help the douchebag squad even though we came first, went outside to a guy in a blue shirt and had to ask him if we can do a tasting. Who the fuck has to go into a place of service to ask for fucking service? seriously... He places my parents and I in a corner, tells us in monotone voice w no personality about the wine then wanders off to clean or talk to other ppl, the whole damm tasting experience took 20 mns because he kept going off. While we were finishing our second wine and waiting for him to pour the 3rd tasting a bug eyed filipino girl comes out and asks us if we were done the tasting and then wanders away..... i dont really understand why you have to ask us why we were done, we were simply waiting for the 3rd round to be poured because your co worker was busy giving attention to other ppl (that's why we were just fucking standing there). she couldnt have asked us how the wine was? cuz honestly i can interpret you asking me if we were done that you wanted us out? I mean that was your opportunity to sell us a bottle and we would have bought some but since we didnt know how the fuck this place runs cuz everyone seems to ignore us. Also the wine tasting sucked, the guy poured us what seemed like 1 teaspoon and that's quit a small amount for $15 to taste 5 wines. The wine all tasted sour as fuck even the red ones, we didn't even want to buy bottles just to cancel out the tasting fee and I'm not saying this just because I am irritated with their service. I'll give a positive note to one lady w black rimmed glasses that came and talked to us and told us a bit about the chef and the food she made. I understand the appeal of this place, the farm/winery is very pretty, whoever they hired to do their marketing did a good job because the ambiance/visual on their website and at the farm is great but the wine/service sucks balls. I do not like sour wine and resting bitch face hospitality. We went to Mocojo winery after, it was much better and I guess because JoieFarm was so bad that it made Mocojo winery so much better in our eyes. read more

Moved the family to Penticton last July and we spent A LOT of time up at Joie. I've known Heidi for years but it was awesome to have really good, reasonably priced food (and wine) in the Naramata-Penticton area. Kudos to chef Alex for such tasty, tasty food!! See you this summer!!! read more

Such a lovely atmosphere. They're Brut and Chardonnay are very tasty - not as big a fan of their reds. Pizzas were delicious! A great way to spend an afternoon. Service was wonderful! read more

If it is a nice day, skip the fancy winery lunch spots and have a great experience here. Joie has some lovely drinkable wines and a wonderful setting for lunch. The fresh made pizzas are lovely. We had the Market which had fresh Morrel mushrooms, pancetta and a lovely sauce cooked fresh in their outdoor wood oven. They offer a number of selections including a pretzel and a picnic charcuterie basket. So here is the drill, when you arrive, order you pizza if you want one, go in for a tasting, buy a bottle of wine to have with lunch (they will provide glasses). Then go and pick a nice spot on the lawn (they have several picnic tables set up as well as blankets, and chairs and tables) and enjoy your delightful view and lunch. The setting is lovely, great for kids and they even welcome your pet. All the staff are fantastic, extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great time and will be back soon. PS, when you are done, if you are a fan of Big red wines, stop next door at Van Weston for some of the nicest reds on the Bench, read more