Canada
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.
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.
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.
Orofino 2021 PTG
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Irony Spirits The Booster Shot Serrano Pepper Spirit 375 mL
Serrano pepper gives this semi-dry aperitif a vivid, warming bite, balanced by the sweeter character of red bell pepper. Italian strawflower and lime leaves add aromatic lift and a fresh citrus-herbal edge, keeping the palate lively rather than aggressive. The finish is bold, clean and savoury. Serve well chilled or over ice, or use a small measure to sharpen a Caesar, Margarita or another cocktail that benefits from controlled heat.
Revel The Spot You Told Me About Sweet Vermouth
Roses, cherries and apple blossom lead a fragrant, rosé-coloured aperitif. The palate combines ripe red fruit with crabapple brightness, while blue spruce, white pine and willow bark add cool forest character and gentle bitterness. Yarrow brings a sweet citrus note, balanced by a fine astringency that keeps the sweetness composed. The finish is floral, fresh and quietly savoury. Serve chilled on its own, over a large cube, or use it as the aromatic centre of a wet Martini.
Sage Hills 2022 First Pick Merlot
Bright red cherry and plum lead a fresher, more lifted expression, with lively acidity and gentle tannins keeping the palate precise. The fruit remains clear and lightly savoury rather than heavy, carrying into a clean, supple finish. Its energetic shape makes it well suited to roast poultry, mushrooms or lentil dishes.
Poplar Grove 2020 Merlot
Black plum and toasted vanilla lead, followed by ripe black cherry, raspberry and red currant. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with fresh, vibrant acidity carrying the fruit while soft, elegant tannins give it shape. A light herbaceous note and white pepper add savoury detail. Serve with roast pork, lamb, grilled sausages, mushrooms or tomato-braised dishes.
Blue Mountain 2023 Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir
Youthful and vivid, with fresh fruit at the centre and a lively, energetic palate. Fruit from the estate's highest-altitude vines gives the wine a clear sense of lift, while its bright, terroir-led character keeps the texture precise and composed. Graceful rather than heavy, it suits roast chicken, salmon or wild mushrooms.
Code Wines 2022 Chardonnay Okanagan Valley
Ripe lemon, yellow apple and fresh stone fruit lead into a creamy, gently rounded palate. Bright citrus acidity keeps the texture lively, while a subtle custard note adds breadth without heaviness. Stony spice brings focus to the clean, dry finish. A polished match for roast chicken, shellfish or creamy pasta.
Tantalus 2022 Pinot Noir Maija
Lifted florals, ripe red cherry and dried strawberry lead, with forest floor, thyme and graphite adding savoury detail. The palate grows darker and slightly richer, bringing bramble berry and blackberry through a long finish. Juicy tannins show a supple grip and release, keeping the wine vibrant, approachable and composed rather than heavy.
Pentage 2018 Syrah
Ripe raspberry, blueberry and dark berries lead with peppery spice. The palate is medium-full and expressive, layering blackberry and cherry with a hint of anise and gentle white pepper. Fine tannins give the juicy fruit shape, while the elegant but bold character carries into a powerful, lively finish.
Code Wines 2023 Chardonnay Okanagan Valley
Pear, apple and guava open with ripe melon and mango. The palate is lively and well balanced, layering Golden Delicious apple, apricot and yellow plum with touches of cinnamon, orange cream and nectarine. Gentle texture meets a clear mineral line, carrying the fruit toward a long, clean and dry finish.
Esquimalt Kina-Salal Quinquina 500 mL
Juicy wild salal and blueberry lead into layers of dark berry, floral honey and earthy botanicals. The mead base gives the palate a supple sweetness, while quinine brings a firm, cleansing bitterness and a long, gently spicy finish. Serve well chilled over ice, lengthen with soda, or add a small measure of gin; it makes a distinctive aperitif alongside charcuterie, olives or aged cheese.