Just under 200 people attended the Battle of the Benches fundraising wine event on Tuesday at the Penticton Ramada Inn.
"While final financial analysis is still being completed, we can say at this point that several thousand dollars were raised for Raise-a-Reader and the One Person Project," said Kim Lawton, one of the event organizers.
Best of variety results:
Whites -
PINOT GRIS - Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, 2011 Pinot Gris
CHARDONNAY - Upper Bench Estate Winery, 2011 Chardonnay
AROMATIC WHITE - Thornhaven Estate Winery, 2011 Gewurztraminer
REISLING - Summerhill Estate Winery, 2009 Riesling
PINOT BLANC - Wild Goose Vineyards, 2011 Mystic River Pinot Blanc
BORDEAUX WHITES - Blasted Church Vineyards, 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
WHITE BLEND - Stoneboat Vineyards, 2011 Chorus
Specialty -
ROSÉ - Stoneboat Vineyards, 2011 Faux Pas Rose
SPARKLING - Rustic Roots Winery, 2011 Fameuse
REDS - Robin Ridge Winery, 2009 Reserve Merlot
PINOT NOIR - Meyer Family Vineyards, 2010 McLean Creek Pinot Noir
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Forbidden Fruit, 2009 Earth Series Cabernet Sauvignon
OTHER REDS - Thornhaven Estate Winery, 2010 Syrah
RED BLENDS - Nk’Mip Cellars Winery, 2008 Qwam Qwmt Meritage