Canada
Poplar Grove 2018 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Dark fruit and cassis lead into cedar, dried herbs and a restrained savoury note. Dense and firmly gripped, the palate still carries Okanagan freshness and supple fruit beneath its Bordeaux-inspired structure. Fine tannins extend the long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs or a mushroom pie.
Mission Hill 2019 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Crunchy blackberry and violet open with leather, black pepper and integrated smoke. Concentrated yet fresh, the palate combines polished tannins with a firm, youthful structure and a clear line of acidity. Dark fruit and savoury spice carry the strong finish. Decant for an hour and serve with grilled steak, lamb shoulder, roast peppers or hard cheese.
The Hatch 2020 Unicorn of the Sea
Violet and blueberry-muffin aromas introduce a plush, dark-fruited red. Vanilla bean and a creamy coffee note come through on the palate, followed by stewed fruit, brown butter and cocoa. Equal parts Syrah and Malbec, it spent 52 months in oak, finishing rich and jammy with a generous, rounded sense of depth.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Highwood Distillers Mt. Logan 20 Year Old Canadian Whisky
Vanilla cake and light honey open the aroma, joined by cinnamon, liquorice and a soft floral note. The palate is mellow and rounded, with orange peel bringing brightness to sweet grain, seasoned oak and gentle baking spice. Time has softened the texture without erasing its character. The finish is warm and composed, leaving vanilla, citrus and polished wood in a quiet, lingering line.
Meyer Family 2022 Micro Cuvée Chardonnay
Lemon, mandarin, vanilla and honey open a rich but finely defined nose. The palate brings ripe peach, yellow apple and orange together with vibrant acidity, while lees ageing and French oak add breadth without obscuring the fruit. The texture remains harmonious and composed through a persistent, elegant finish.
Henricsson Vineyard 2017 Deux Hivers Pinot Noir
Deeply coloured and intense, with black cherry at the centre and layers of baking spice, earth and mineral detail. Two years in oak build extra texture and body without obscuring the fruit, while a subtle black forest cake note adds richness. The finish is structured, savoury and quietly powerful, with enough freshness to keep the profile composed.
Henricsson 2021 Kajsa Chardonnay
Pear and apple meet ripe citrus and measured caramel tones from barrel ageing. Medium-full to full bodied, the palate is mouth-coating and viscous yet never cloying, with a mineral line keeping the richness in balance. The texture is expansive, the structure composed, and the finish remarkably persistent. Serve with roast halibut, lobster, poultry or creamy mushroom dishes.
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Crushed stone and graphite meet fresh mint, dry spice and a woodland savouriness. The palate is nuanced and firmly structured, with dark fruit held in a precise frame of acidity and fine tannins. Mineral and herbal notes return on the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or aged cheese.
Clos du Soleil 2016 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Black currant, dark plum and cassis lead, lifted by dried sage and a measured layer of cedar and French oak spice. The palate is dense yet composed, with blackberry and dark cherry carried by mineral freshness. Polished, persistent tannins frame savoury herbs and stony earth through a long, structured finish.
Clos du Soleil 2015 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Layered blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry meet bramble, baking spice, liquorice and graphite. Rich and expressive, the palate combines dense fruit with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. Cedar and mineral tones emerge through the long, elegant finish, giving the wine both maturity and poise. Serve with roast beef, lamb or aged cheddar.
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Crushed stone and graphite meet fresh mint, dry spice and a woodland savouriness. The palate is nuanced and firmly structured, with dark fruit held in a precise frame of acidity and fine tannins. Mineral and herbal notes return on the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled mushrooms or aged cheese.
Black Hills 2021 Nota Bene
Fresh red and black fruit lead a silky, finely handled palate. Dense, sweet tannins give the wine depth without sacrificing finesse, while earlier picking and restrained new oak preserve freshness and detail. The texture is polished, the structure firm but approachable, and the fruit remains clear through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with grilled beef, lamb or mushrooms.
The Liberty Distillery Trust Port-Finished Whisky
Dark chocolate and marzipan open the aroma, joined by the firm grain character of barley. The palate is rich and full, with caramel and butterscotch bringing rounded sweetness as spice adds definition. Its silky texture keeps that richness measured. The persistent finish returns to dark chocolate, marzipan and barley, with caramel, butterscotch and gentle spice remaining clearly in balance.
Cedar Creek 2021 Platinum South Kelowna Slopes Pinot Noir
Deep ruby in colour, with wild strawberry, cranberry and rosehip layered over subtle earth. The palate is bright and focused, combining lifted acidity with fine, integrated tannins and a poised, mineral edge. Red fruit lingers through a delicate, precise finish, giving the wine elegance without fragility. Serve slightly cool with roast duck, seared salmon or wild mushroom risotto.
Summerhill 2018 Spadefoot Sangiovese
Ripe red cherry and cranberry lead a bright, savoury palate, joined by dried herbs and a gentle earthy note. Lively acidity gives the fruit shape, while firm but well-judged tannins carry subtle spice through a persistent finish. Energetic rather than heavy, it suits tomato-based pasta, grilled vegetables or roast pork.
Artakama 2019 Pinot Noir Magnum
Delicate and floral, with fresh red blossoms woven through a gentle savoury note. The palate is smooth, round and immediately approachable, showing the sappy freshness that gives Pinot Noir its particular energy. Low tannins and bright acidity keep the generous texture light on its feet, with no sense of heat. Serve slightly cool with salmon, roast poultry or mushroom dishes.
La Frenz 2021 Grand Total Reserve
Concentrated black fruit sits at the centre of this dry, full-bodied red, with tobacco and other savoury notes adding depth. Firm tannins give the palate a youthful, structured feel, so a generous decant is worthwhile if opened now. The finish is persistent and composed rather than heavy. Serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs or mature cheddar.
Road 13 2020 5th Element
Lush, macerated dark fruit fills the palate, framed by desert scrub and generous oak. French and American barrels bring broad spice and polish, while firm structure keeps the richness in line. Built from six red varieties, this is muscular and still youthful, with a brooding character that will continue to knit together with time in bottle.
The Liberty Distillery Trust Ancient Grains Whisky
Floral aromas from khorasan and spelt lead into a concentrated core of warm spice, honey and baked apple. Emmer brings depth and structure, while molasses and caramel add measured richness. A touch of barley introduces a graham-cracker note and helps lengthen the palate. The finish is smooth and persistent, carrying spice, orchard fruit and gentle sweetness in a composed, quietly complex line.