Canada
1 Mill Road 2022 Home Block Pinot Noir
An elegant, deeply coloured Pinot Noir showing dark cherry and plum over earth, graphite and delicate spice. The palate is fresh and medium bodied, with supple, fine-grained tannins and quietly persistent structure. Large oak vessels frame the fruit without masking its aromatic intensity, leaving a poised, balanced finish. Serve slightly cool with duck, pork tenderloin or wild mushrooms.
Painted Rock 2021 Cabernet Franc
Herbs and spice frame dark cherry on the nose. The palate is brambly and concentrated, with the variety's savoury character carried by firm, gently gripping tannins. Extended hangtime gives the fruit full flavour, while 18 months in French oak adds polish and depth. Structured now, it has clear potential to develop further.
Liberty Distillery Trust Whiskey Madeira
On the nose, TRUST Single Cask – Burgundy presents a white chocolate and marzipan character married with robust barley notes. The mid-palate is rich, full and intense with cocoa, caramel and underlying fruit. At 42% alc./vol. the finish has a powerful concentration that is silky smooth and lingers on and on.
St. Katharina Vineyard 2018/2019 Traditional Method
Delicate honeysuckle and lemon tart open with orchard fruit, subtle brioche and a gentle chalky note. Fine bubbles give the palate energy, while extended lees ageing brings a creamy texture and savoury depth. Bright citrus acidity keeps the dry finish precise and lifted, balancing the richer pastry tones with quiet freshness and length.
Orofino 2020 Dourado
Mirabel 2016 Pinot Noir
Cherry and raspberry lead an elegant, deeply flavoured nose, with spice and very subtle oak adding quiet complexity. The palate is fresh and finely shaped, pairing vivid fruit with silky texture and clear acidity. Those seductive flavours linger through a long, poised finish, with enough structure to reward further cellaring.
Osoyoos Larose 2020 Le Grand Vin
Opaque garnet, opening slowly on dark fruit. The palate is fuller-bodied, round and smooth, with medium acidity giving shape to the sweet black-fruit core. Vanilla adds warmth without obscuring the fruit, while firm tannins gather through the finish. Decant for an hour and serve with osso buco, roast lamb, savoury mushrooms or other slow-braised dishes.
Chronos NV Brut Sparkling Wine
Green apple, pear and peach rise with lime zest, citrus and a light touch of toast. The palate is dry and approachable, its fine lively mousse carrying orchard and tropical fruit across a creamy frame. Bright acidity keeps the finish crisp, leaving a clean mineral note and lingering yuzu-like freshness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.