Naramata Bench winery showcases its refreshed identity with a trio of approachable, food-friendly wines.
Just a few months after unveiling its refreshed branding and the return of its iconic rooster, Red Rooster Winery is building on that momentum with three new 2025 releases that perfectly capture the winery’s renewed personality. The trio (Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and the unique Pinot3 blend) combines approachable styling with thoughtful winemaking and reinforces Red Rooster’s philosophy that while winemaking is serious, enjoying wine should always be fun. The refreshed labels, featuring the bold return of the rooster, now appear across all 2025 vintage releases, symbolizing a confident new chapter for one of the Naramata Bench’s best-known wineries.
For more than 25 years, Red Rooster has crafted wines that reflect the vineyards of the South Okanagan while earning a loyal following for its welcoming personality and relaxed approach to wine. These latest releases celebrate what the winery calls the “Return of the Rooster,” bringing together three expressions of Pinot perfectly suited to summer entertaining, whether on the patio, around the dinner table or overlooking the vineyards of the Naramata Bench.
2025 Growing Season
After the challenges of recent vintages, the 2025 growing season delivered excellent fruit from vineyards across the Okanagan Valley and Similkameen. The winemaking team focused on preserving freshness, varietal character and balance, producing a trio of wines that showcase the versatility of Pinot. Stainless steel fermentation maintains bright fruit expression throughout the range, while thoughtful use of techniques such as skin contact, French oak and bâtonnage add complexity and texture where appropriate.
2025 Red Rooster Pinot Gris
Vineyard & Winemaking
Fruit was sourced from vineyards in both the North and South Okanagan, along with the Similkameen Valley. A portion of the juice spent additional time on the skins to enhance character, while the balance was cool-fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal purity. The result is a vibrant expression of BC Pinot Gris.
Technical Specifications
- BC VQA Okanagan Valley
- Variety: 100% Pinot Gris
- Region: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
- Alcohol: 13.0%
- Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/L
- TA: 5.1 g/L
Tasting Notes
Delicate aromas of Ambrosia apple and ripe peach lead to vibrant flavours of juicy pear, tropical pineapple and a lift of fresh lemon zest. Medium-bodied with a silky, lightly textured palate, this expressive Pinot Gris is beautifully balanced, finishing crisp, refreshing and remarkably versatile. 90 Points.
Food Pairing
Enjoy with nachos, wood-fired pizza, pear and goat cheese salad, roast chicken, fish tacos, mild curries, seared scallops or sushi.
2025 Red Rooster Pinot Noir
Vineyard & Winemaking
Fruit was sourced from select vineyards in the South Okanagan and East Kelowna. The grapes were hand-picked and gently pressed before fermentation in stainless steel with co-inoculated malolactic fermentation. Daily pump-overs enhanced colour and flavour extraction, while each vineyard lot was aged separately prior to blending. A portion of the wine matured in French oak alongside stainless steel for five months, adding subtle complexity and refinement.
Technical Specifications
- BC VQA Okanagan Valley
- Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
- Region: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
- Alcohol: 13.0%
- Residual Sugar: 1.5 g/L
- TA: 5.1 g/L
Tasting Notes
Aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry and violet open onto a silky, beautifully balanced palate of ripe cherry, pomegranate, baking spice and dried cranberry. Delicate earthy nuances add complexity, while fine tannins and vibrant acidity carry the wine to a long, polished finish. Delicious now, with the structure to reward short-term cellaring. 91 Points.
Food Pairing
Pair with duck breast, beef carpaccio, truffle pasta, mushroom risotto, Brie or Camembert.
2025 Red Rooster Pinot3
Vineyard & Winemaking
Red Rooster’s signature Pinot blend combines Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Fruit from select South Okanagan vineyards was cool-fermented in stainless steel, with the Pinot Noir handled in a white wine style to preserve freshness and aromatics. After blending, the wine rested in stainless steel alongside a single 500-litre neutral French oak puncheon, where gentle bâtonnage contributed additional texture and complexity before bottling.
Technical Specifications
- BC VQA Okanagan Valley
- Blend: 40% Pinot Blanc, 38% Pinot Gris, 22% Pinot Noir
- Region: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L
- TA: 5.9 g/L
Tasting Notes
P3 opens with delicate aromas of white blossoms, ripe pear and lemon zest, reminiscent of a spring stroll through a stone fruit orchard. The luscious palate unfolds with flavours of ripe peach, nectarine and honeydew melon, while refreshing acidity and a gentle mineral note bring balance and lift to the finish. 91 Points.
Food Pairing
Enjoy with mixed green salads, mild soft cheeses, roasted chicken, light oil-based pasta dishes or charcuterie.
Where to Buy
All three wines are available through the Red Rooster online wine shop and winery.
Final Thoughts
Red Rooster’s refreshed identity is more than a new look; it reflects renewed confidence while remaining true to the approachable, food-friendly wines that have made the winery a Naramata Bench favourite for more than 25 years. Whether you prefer the bright freshness of Pinot Gris, the silky elegance of Pinot Noir or the distinctive charm of Pinot3, these new releases offer three excellent reasons to welcome back the Return of the Rooster.