Canada
J.P. Wiser’s 35 Year Old
Full and polished, with vanilla, maple and warm grain giving way to a distinctly rye-led palate. Fresh pumpernickel, cardamom and dill bring savoury lift, while cherries add a dark-fruited counterpoint. The oak is assertive but integrated, lending char and structure rather than simple dryness. The finish is broad and persistent, carrying dark bread, cherry syrup, herbs, vanilla and a final smoky edge.
J.P. Wiser’s Union 52 Collector’s Series
Dark and complex, opening with toffee, caramel and toasted grain over leather, licorice and a trace of menthol. The palate is full and weighty, layering vanilla, clove and cinnamon with dates, figs and toasted walnut. Rye and corn notes bring lift beneath the older oak. The finish is long and warming, carrying treacle, black pepper, dark fruit and a quiet wisp of smoke.
Martin’s Lane 2020 Simes Vineyard Pinot Noir Mg
Martin’s Lane 2016 Dehart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Magnum)
Ripe black cherry leads a rich, full-bodied palate, framed by savoury undertones and a fresh entry. The texture is polished and precise, with refined tannins carrying the wine toward a cool, spicy finish. Generous in scale yet composed in its details, it balances depth and presence with the lift and definition expected from Pinot Noir.
Martin’s Lane 2020 Naramata Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir
A perfumed nose has matured toward earth, mushrooms, minerals and wet stone. Rich black cherry and liquorice remain at the core, gradually giving way to a more savoury, mineral expression across a long, persistent finish. Freshness keeps the developing layers in balance, making this Pinot Noir compelling now while retaining clear shape and energy.
Crown Royal Noble Collection Wine Barrel Finished Canadian Whisky
Butterscotch and blackcurrant lead a generous aroma, joined by dark plum, dried blueberry and light mint. The palate is smooth and full, bringing caramel and red-grape richness through the centre while a measured tartness keeps the fruit defined. Fine wood tannin and anise add shape. The finish is warming and spicy, with clove, dark fruit and restrained oak lingering evenly.
CheckMate 2020 Opening Gambit Merlot Magnum
Black cherry, cassis and blueberry lead, lifted by violets and savoury spice. The palate is rich yet energetic, layering raspberry, blackberry and tart cranberry with dark chocolate, tobacco, clove and black pepper. Fine, polished tannins give the wine firm shape, while lively acidity and a subtle saline note carry the finish.
Mission Hill 2016 Oculus Okanagan Valley
Blackcurrant and ripe blackberry form a vivid, concentrated core, lifted by a subtle floral note. Layers of earth, cigar box and liquorice add savoury complexity as the palate develops. Fresh acidity and firm tannins bring definition, carrying the dark fruit into a long, rich finish. Decant and serve with roast lamb or beef.
Mission Hill 2020 Oculus Okanagan Valley
Cassis, dark cherry and blue fruit lead into spice, cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is powerful yet nuanced, with dense fruit supported by long, silky tannins and a fresh, measured line of acidity. Chocolate and dark berries carry through the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast beef, lamb or wild mushrooms.
Mt. Boucherie 2017 Summit 3 L
Black cherry, cassis and dark plum form a generous core, layered with anise, cigar leaf and measured oak spice. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh enough to keep the ripe fruit and velvety tannins in balance. Structured for further development, it is equally compelling now beside roast beef, lamb, venison or a deeply savoury mushroom dish.
Forty Creek 2014 Evolution Special Edition Canadian Whisky
Blackberry preserves and fig lead a mellow, aromatic opening, with clove, cinnamon, dark chocolate and red grape adding depth. The palate begins buttery and smooth before warm spice gathers through the middle. Nutmeg and tree fruit broaden the profile without obscuring its balance. The finish is long and composed, fading through berries, oak, chocolate and gentle spice.
Henricsson Vineyard 2018 Kajsa Chardonnay 1.5 L
Full-bodied and lush, the palate has a broad, generous texture and substantial presence from the opening. Its expansive, rounded shape carries evenly through the middle, giving the wine depth without unnecessary ornament. The concentration feels composed rather than cumbersome, with a steady sense of richness throughout. The finish remains full and persistent, extending the same plush, measured character.
Forty Creek Confederation Oak Special Edition Canadian Whisky
Strawberry, butterscotch and flambéed banana open with honeyed grain and a firm oak presence. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, bringing almond, walnut and a touch of leather around a rounded malt core. Maple sweetness softens the wood without masking it. The finish is crisp and structured, leaving toasted nuts, honey, oak spice and a gently savoury edge.
Foxtrot 2014 Chardonnay Magnum
Leafy green herbs, lemon skin and lemon oil lead into soft white peach and restrained barrel spice. The palate is rounded without losing its line, balancing creamy texture and subtle toast with clean citrus freshness. Mineral detail keeps the finish precise, giving the wine composure and quiet maturity rather than overt richness.
Pike Creek 21 Year Old European Oak Finish Canadian Whisky
Berries and green fruit open with pineapple, kiwi and cool spearmint. The palate is generous but precise, bringing caramel, nutmeg and candied fruit into balance with vanilla, pepper and firm seasoned wood. Cedar and char add a savoury edge. The finish is long and clean, leaving applewood, spice, caramel and a quiet touch of tobacco.
Collingwood 21 Year Old Canadian Rye Whisky
Dark rye bread opens with herbs, spring flowers and freshly turned earth. The palate is sweet and full, bringing hot white pepper, liquorice and creamy milk chocolate into balance with a pithy bitterness and quiet root-beer spice. Maple-cask influence adds gentle warmth. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving rye, pepper, herbs and dark chocolate.