Canada
Nichol 2022 Old Vines Syrah Naramata Bench
Blackberry and Marasca cherry emerge with sage and liquorice before lilac and violet add a floral lift. Midweight but saturated in flavour, the palate has a stony, granitic foundation, vibrant red-currant acidity and velvety, elegant tannins. The finish is savoury and persistent. Decant briefly and pair with lamb, duck or lentils with herbs.
Orofino 2022 Pinot Gris 1.5 L Pouch
Honeyed peach and fresh citrus lead a generous, aromatic profile. The palate is dry and layered, with ripe fruit weight, a complex texture and enough acidity to keep the finish composed and refreshing. The portable pouch holds the equivalent of two standard bottles, making it well suited to picnics, beach lunches, charcuterie or simply serving well chilled on a warm evening.
Aasha Wines 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Time
Dark fruit, dried eucalyptus and sweet tobacco shape a poised, savoury nose. The palate is powerful yet polished, with velvety tannins and an earthy note adding depth beneath the fruit. French oak brings measured structure without obscuring freshness. Give it a short decant and serve with grilled steak, braised beef, roast lamb or firm aged cheese.
Orofino 2022 Gamay 1.5 L Pouch
Juicy red berries lead a bright, energetic palate with light body, low tannins and a clean line of zippy acidity. The fruit stays pure and immediate, while an unfined and unfiltered approach preserves a gently savoury edge. Fresh enough for a light chill, this pouch is a flexible match for burgers, grilled sausages, roast chicken or vegetable skewers.
Resurrection Spirits Dry Gin
Rye grain gives the aroma a distinctive, gently spicy foundation, lifted by classic juniper, West Coast pine and pointed lemon. The palate is bold yet balanced, with juniper and pine bringing dry botanical structure while a soft rose note adds measured floral detail. Sweet lemon keeps the middle bright. The finish is clean and aromatic, leaving rye spice, evergreen freshness, rose and citrus with steady persistence.
Foxtrot 2021 The Waltz Pinot Noir
Red cherry, wild raspberry and violet open with an earthy, gently savoury tone. The palate is medium-plus in body, carrying red and black cherry over a mineral core with hints of caramel, anise and fine spice. Fresh lift keeps the texture elegant, while herbal detail and quiet tobacco notes linger through a long, composed finish.
Nichol 2022 Syrah Old Vines
Blackberry and Marasca cherry open with sage, liquorice, lilac and violet, while a stony mineral note gives the aroma extra definition. The palate is midweight yet deeply flavoured, driven by tart red-currant acidity and shaped by velvety, elegant tannins. Serious without feeling heavy, it is a refined match for roast lamb, grilled mushrooms, duck or pepper-crusted steak.
Lariana 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackcurrant and fig define a bold, richly fruited profile, carrying cleanly from nose to palate. The dark fruit is direct and generous, with enough depth to make the wine a natural partner at the table. Decant briefly and serve with roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs, savoury mushrooms or firm aged cheese, letting the fruit open as the wine rests.
Fairview Cellars 2021 The Bear
Aromatically expressive and full-bodied, this dry red balances bold fruit with a generous, textured palate. Firm, drying tannins give it clear structure, while ripe dark fruit and savoury depth build through the mid-palate. Despite its scale, the wine remains composed and well balanced, finishing with confident weight and persistence.
Henricsson 2017 Premiere Pinot Noir
Cherry and earth open with a restrained forest-floor note. Medium-full in body, the palate brings black cherry fruit, lively acidity and a fine structural lift, balancing ripeness with a gently rustic edge. Silky tannins and quiet minerality keep the finish composed and persistent. Serve with duck, roast mushrooms, pork tenderloin or aged alpine cheese.
Le Vieux Pin 2021 Cuvée Dorée
Apricot, wildflowers and honeysuckle open an opulent, aromatic profile, with rich vanilla woven through the fruit. The palate is round and full-bodied, bringing generous stone fruit together with a creamy texture and measured oak spice. Serious mid-palate weight carries into a long, lingering finish that remains composed despite the wine's breadth.
Poplar Grove 2015 Ruby
Painted Rock 2020 Syrah
Plum and dark fruit rise with classic black and white pepper. The palate is powerful and generous, layering blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum over a luscious texture. Eighteen months in French and American oak adds breadth and polish, while the peppery character keeps the fruit defined through a persistent finish.
Painted Rock 2020 Merlot
Cherry, blueberry and chocolate lead an inviting nose. The palate moves into blackcurrant and ripe cherry, with spice adding savoury definition around the fruit. Eighteen months in French oak brings quiet depth and polish without obscuring the wine's freshness, carrying the dark fruit into a composed, persistent finish.
Laughing Stock 2016 Portfolio
Wild black fruit leads, edged by garrigue, black pepper and vanilla. A blend of five varieties from twelve vineyard blocks gives the palate density and scale, while careful tannin management keeps the texture silky and composed rather than hard. Richly structured yet notably balanced, it has the depth to cellar and enough polish to enjoy now.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Syrah Cuvée Classique Okanagan Valley
Black and white peppercorn frame red bramble fruit, black olive, aromatic herbs and a savoury note of rusted iron. Structured but not heavy, the palate is defined by restraint and a cool, peppery drive rather than overt richness. The finish remains dark, herbal and composed. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, beef or grilled mushrooms.
Rust 2020 Solus
Dense black cherry and blackberry meet espresso, dark chocolate and toasted cedar in a compact, full-bodied red. Chewy tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while a firm cocoa bitterness keeps the finish savoury and composed. Structured and cellar-worthy, it benefits from air and suits deeply flavoured beef or mushroom dishes.
Sons of Vancouver No. 82 Amaretto 750 mL
Bitter almond leads a rich, fragrant aroma, joined by vanilla bean and bright orange oil. The palate is rounded and layered, with demerara sugar and honey providing depth rather than simple sweetness. Citrus keeps the texture lively, while the almond character remains clear through the middle. The finish is smooth, warming and gently bittersweet. Serve over ice, in an Amaretto Sour, or as a measured sweetener in an Old Fashioned.
Martin’s Lane 2016 Fritzi’s Vineyard Riesling
Starfruit, pomelo, mango and guava form an expressive, ripe-fruited nose. The palate is fuller and rounder than a lean style, yet crisp acidity keeps the generous texture in balance. A tactile, gravelly mineral note builds through the middle and carries into a vibrant, powerful finish with excellent definition.