Canada
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Pinot Meunier
Delicate yet deeply layered, with candied strawberry and fresh plum at the centre. Purple flowers add perfume, while cinnamon and clove bring warm spice before a lift of blood orange. The aromatic range moves easily from ripe fruit to floral and citrus notes, giving this uncommon red a distinctive, finely drawn profile.
Vista D’Oro NV Pinot Noix
Dry and distinctly savoury, this sherry-like specialty wine brings Pinot Noir together with green walnut husks from the estate. The palate is gently vinous rather than overtly fruity, with layered walnut depth and a firm, food-friendly finish. Its unusual balance of wine and nuts makes it particularly suited to cheese, charcuterie or pâté.
Mayhem 2018 Fortified Gewürztraminer
Nutty caramel and candied fruit lead a concentrated, oxidative nose, with warm spice and tropical tones adding detail. The palate is rich and warming, bringing ginger and cinnamon into balance with the preserved-fruit sweetness. Barrel-aged depth carries through the finish, leaving a layered echo of caramel, spice and candied fruit.
Solvero 2020 Pinot Noir
Dark cherry and ripe raspberry open with earthy depth and a quiet green-tea note. The palate is delicate yet expressive, with fresh acidity and a silky texture carrying the red fruit cleanly. Fine savoury detail builds through an elegant finish, making it a polished match for roast duck, salmon or mushroom risotto.
Orofino 2021 PTG
Fox & Archer 2022 3 Blocks Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
Ripe cherry and red currant lead, joined by liquorice, graphite and earthy spice. The palate is poised and savoury, with whole-cluster fermentation bringing aromatic lift and fine structure. Eleven months in predominantly neutral French oak preserves the fruit while adding quiet depth, leading to an unfiltered finish of mineral and woodland tones.
Mythology 2021 Malbec
Floral aromas open into raspberry and red currant, with a ripe, generous character from the outset. Blueberry, violet, leather and cocoa build across the palate, framed by a firm, dry grip. The finish is long and structured without losing the fruit's brightness. Serve with lamb burgers, grilled steak or smoky vegetables.
Sage Hills 2022 Red Blend
Ripe Bing cherry, plum and blackberry lead, with liquorice adding a darker, savoury accent. Wild fermentation in stainless steel preserves clarity across the three-variety blend, while 24 months on lees in neutral barrels brings measured texture. Unfined and unfiltered, the palate closes with delicate, soft tannins and a composed, naturally expressive finish.
La Frenz 2025 Alexandria
Jasmine, fresh mango and cantaloupe rise first, followed by white peach, Asian pear and a delicate Turkish-delight note. The palate is fresh, flamboyant and softly off dry, with a luscious texture carried by enough acidity to stay elegant. Honey lingers through the generous finish. Serve well chilled with Thai dishes, fruit-led salads or soft cheese.
Pamplemousse Jus 2025 Gewri Pét-Nat
La Frenz 2021 Reserve Ensemble Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Jasmine, grapefruit and lemon thyme open with clarity, followed by honeyed vanilla warmth and a rich, polished texture. The palate is fresh and vibrant yet layered, brimming with lemon sorbet, lychee, honeydew melon and tarragon. Lanolin and golden hay add savoury depth to the finish. Drink now for its energy or cellar for further richness.
A Sunday in August Gulf Island Vermouth
Bright citrus peel and fresh coastal herbs shape a lively, aromatic nose, with a soft floral note adding lift. The palate is dry and lightly textured, carrying subtle orchard fruit beneath layered botanical bitterness. A clean saline suggestion keeps the profile energetic, while the citrus returns through a crisp, gently bitter finish. Serve chilled over ice with a citrus twist, or use it in a lighter Negroni-style aperitif alongside olives, fresh cheese or simple seafood.
Golden Age Meadery Ancient Lore Mead
Warm honey and rosemary lead an aromatic, savoury opening, joined by citrus peel and earthy herbs. The palate is rounded and gently sweet, with balsam needles bringing a crisp, pine-like freshness through the middle. A restrained coffee note adds depth without turning bitter. The finish is smooth, herbal and quietly lingering. Serve lightly chilled with aged cheese, roast squash, glazed pork or a not-too-sweet nut tart.
Wildflower Distilling Co. Limoncello 375 mL
Hand-peeled lemons give this liqueur a bright, direct citrus character, with fragrant peel oils and fresh lemon flavour at the centre. A measured sweetness rounds the tartness without turning heavy, leaving the palate clean and refreshing. The finish is lively, lightly bitter and distinctly lemon-led. Serve thoroughly chilled, pour over ice after dinner, or use a small measure to sharpen a spritz or citrus cocktail.
Averill Creek 2021 Pinot Noir
Tart red fruit leads with delicate berry fragrance and an earthy tobacco note. The palate is light to medium in body, balancing freshness with a quietly structured feel. Fine acidity keeps the fruit vivid, while savoury earth and gentle spice add dimension through a clean, composed finish that remains bright rather than weighty.
La Frenz 2018 Chardonnay
Ripe peach and cream give the palate generous weight, balanced by enough freshness to keep the oak in line. Notes of caramel and oatmeal add a gently savoury, toasty depth without overwhelming the fruit. Full-bodied and confidently styled, it finishes clean and refreshing despite its richness. Serve lightly chilled with roast chicken, salmon or creamy mushroom dishes.
La Frenz 2022 Semillon
Grapefruit and gooseberry lead a bright, precise nose, followed by apple blossom, green kiwi and a light mineral edge. The palate is crisp but gently textured, layering lemonade, lemon curd and white peach over lively acidity. A savoury, citrus-driven finish keeps the fruit focused and makes the overall impression clean and energetic.
Aasha Wines 2021 The Red One Chardonnay
Mango and ripe tropical fruit lead, joined by hazelnut cream, rose oil and a gentle vanilla note. Glossy and generous on the palate, it carries a honeyed richness without losing definition. Balanced acidity cuts cleanly through the full texture, leaving tropical fruit, toasted nuts and vanilla to linger through a polished, quietly decadent finish.
Lake Breeze 2019 Pinot Noir Aura
Dried cherry and plum open a poised, savoury profile, with earthy undertones and gentle baking spice adding depth. The palate is medium-bodied and focused, bringing juicy red fruit together with bright acidity and fine, slightly firm tannins. A touch of clove lingers through the clean finish, keeping the wine lively and composed.