Canada
Mad Laboratory Vodka 750 mL
Soft and creamy in texture, with light caramel and toasted grain notes giving the otherwise clean profile quiet depth. The palate opens smoothly with little initial heat, then develops a measured warmth through the finish without becoming sharp. Its restrained richness makes it well suited to simple service. Enjoy well chilled, pour over ice, or use in a Martini or Vodka Soda where the subtle toast and rounded texture can remain apparent.
Stillhead Wild Blackberry Gin
Ripe wild blackberry leads, framed by a clean, classic gin base rather than heavy sweetness. Fresh berry character carries across the palate with gentle juniper structure and a rounded touch of Canadian honey, keeping the profile vivid and balanced. The finish stays bright, lightly dry and distinctly fruit-led. Pour over ice, lengthen with tonic or soda, or use in a Bramble or Pimm's-style serve where its natural berry depth can remain clear.
Little Engine 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Lime and fragrant guava open into crisp apple and a generous core of tropical fruit. The palate is concentrated and richly textured, yet bright acidity keeps the wine energetic and precise. A long, refreshing finish carries the citrus notes cleanly. Serve well chilled with shellfish, goat cheese or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Elephant Island 2022 Blackcurrant Wine
Vibrant cassis and dark berry fruit lead this medium-sweet, medium-bodied dessert wine. The palate is concentrated yet balanced, with lively acidity lifting the lush fruit and keeping the sweetness in check. A gently tangy line brings freshness to the close, leaving a generous, fruit-forward finish that remains bright and composed.
Fort Berens 2019 Riesling
Green apple, fresh lime and white peach lead with a subtle wet-stone mineral note. The palate is bright and fruit-forward, balancing a gentle touch of sweetness with lively acidity and clean citrus energy. The texture remains light and precise, carrying orchard fruit and minerality into a refreshing, quietly persistent finish.
Culmina 2019 Decora Riesling
Daisies, dried apricot and toasted almond open with a subtle yeasty note. The palate is bright and energetic, with creamy texture rounding starfruit and fuzzy peach. A clean, dry line of acidity keeps the fruit precise, while chalky, flinty minerality gives the finish a focused, quietly persistent character.
Marichel 2016 Estate Viognier
Fresh melon, ripe peach and apricot lead a clear, aromatic nose, with lemon and delicate floral notes adding lift. The palate sits just below medium-bodied, combining silky texture with clean, well-judged acidity. Melon and citrus carry through a long, balanced finish, while a light mineral edge keeps the generous fruit precise.
The Hatch 2021 Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc
Cassini 2023 Red Carpet Pinot Noir
Light to medium in weight, with cherry, strawberry and raspberry joined by blackberry and black cherry. Smoke and cocoa add a savoury edge, while vanilla, oak and anise bring measured warmth. The palate remains supple and fruit-led rather than heavy, finishing with gentle spice. Serve slightly cool with roast chicken, salmon, pork or mushroom dishes.
Wesbert 2019 Merlot
Plum, blackberry and dark cherry lead, framed by roasted pepper, black olive and a light smoky-herbal note. The palate sits on the lighter side of medium-bodied, with juicy acidity and fine tannins keeping the ripe fruit balanced. Savoury detail lingers through a clean, well-shaped finish. Serve with grilled lamb, mushrooms or charred vegetables.
Kettle Valley 2025 Pinot Gris
Copper-pink in the glass, with red and green apple, pear and citrus joined by a light tropical note. The palate is aromatic and full-bodied, its rich mouthfeel balanced by enough structure to stay lively. A measured spicy accent carries the fruit through the finish. Serve chilled with salmon, avocado, basil pasta or a vegetable frittata.
Nichol 2025 Pinot Gris Naramata
A pale salmon-pink hue introduces fuzzy peach, apricot skin and grapefruit. The palate is medium-bodied and juicy, with citrus pith, apricot stone and a light creaminess adding texture. Fine tannic tension from brief skin contact meets bright acidity and a saline finish. Serve with salmon, roast squash or lightly spiced dishes.
Tantalus 2022 Bear Chardonnay
Sea breeze, oyster shell and lemon custard open with pear, apple crumble and a subtle green-floral lift. The palate is crisp yet rounded, layering honeydew melon, Ambrosia apple and sweet basil over bright, yuzu-like acidity. Lively texture carries the fruit cleanly, finishing fresh and saline with discreet oak spice.
Mayhem 2022 Rosé
Tender Hope 2022 Pinot Noir 750 mL
Black cherry and blueberry lead, with a measured layer of vanilla from extended French-oak ageing. Open-tank fermentation keeps the fruit clear and lively, while the palate stays rounded, food-friendly and composed. There is enough freshness to lift the darker fruit, and the oak adds polish without taking over. The finish is smooth and persistent, leaving black cherry, blueberry, vanilla and a gentle oak note.
Robin Ridge 2018 Collage Meritage 750 mL
Clove-spiced stewed cherries, mulberry and prune lead, joined by dried violet and vanilla. The palate is firmly structured, with dark fruit moving into roast mushroom, leather and a savoury pastry-crust note. Paprika and earth bring warmth through the centre, while the tannins remain purposeful. Layered and mature, it finishes long with spice, leather and an earthy, rustic edge.
Sharpe Distillery Pisqu 375 mL
Honey and fresh grape give the palate a gently sweet opening, followed by earthy notes that recall a cool wine cellar and damp oak. The texture is creamy and substantial, with red pepper and warm spice building toward the finish. Fruit remains present beneath the savoury detail, keeping the spirit balanced and distinctive. Serve neat in a small glass, add a little water, or use in a Pisco Sour where its grape, earth and pepper can remain clear.
Odd Society Mia Amata Amaro
Dark chocolate and bitter orange open into plum, toasted nut and a cool trace of mint. Layered botanicals bring resinous, floral and gently spiced depth, while the palate moves deliberately from firm bitterness toward a measured, lightly sweet finish. Complex without becoming medicinal, it is satisfying after dinner over ice or served well chilled. It also adds dark-fruit richness and an elegant bitter edge to a stirred cocktail or a more expressive spritz.
Odd Society Elderflower Liqueur
Fresh elderflower gives an immediately fragrant, floral character, supported by tropical fruit, citrus and a clear note of lychee. The palate is rich and sweet but lifted by lemon, keeping the texture bright enough for mixed drinks rather than heavy. A lingering floral finish carries a gentle citrus freshness. Serve over ice with a squeeze of lemon, top with soda or sparkling wine, or use in a light spritz and other patio-style cocktails.