Canada
Painted Rock 2020 Red Icon
Black cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry lead a layered, concentrated profile, with blackcurrant, spice and chocolate adding depth. The palate is firm but polished, showing composed tannins and enough freshness to keep the dark fruit in focus. Decant if serving now, particularly alongside roast beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Burrowing Owl 2010 Chardonnay Okanagan Valley
Fresh lemon, honeydew melon, peach and golden apple lead, with subtle toasted almond and butter adding breadth. The palate remains bright and composed, layering grapefruit zest, ripe nectarine and cantaloupe over crisp acidity. Nutty, lightly toasted tones carry through the lingering finish, making this a natural match for roast poultry or rich seafood.
Forty Creek Small Batch Reserve Canadian Whisky
Orange peel, perfume and mixed spice open over firm oak. The palate is delicate, combining plum, mint, vanilla and a lightly smoky edge with measured sweetness. Rye character brings floral lift rather than sharpness. The finish is the highlight: smooth and layered, with cranberry, maple, cocoa, baking spice and a distinctive thread of buttered bread.
Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve Canadian Whisky
Maple, raisin, vanilla and fig lead a layered aroma, followed by praline, banana, buttercream and orange blossom. The palate is full-bodied yet polished, balancing sweet oak with walnut, honeyed nuts, pepper and a light touch of smoke. Tight-grained oak brings firm structure without drying the fruit. The finish is long and warming, fading through white pepper, spice and dried dark fruit.
Poplar Grove 2006 The Legacy
Poplar Grove 2007 The Legacy
Poplar Grove 2008 The Legacy
Dark cherry and blueberry lead, with leather, rosemary, cocoa and coffee adding mature savoury detail. The palate is balanced and composed, its acidity still lively and its tannins subtle but persistent. Restrained French oak gives shape without overwhelming the fruit. A short decant should be enough; serve with grilled steak, roast lamb, braised mushrooms or aged cheddar.
Poplar Grove 2009 The Legacy
Dark fruit leads, followed by herbal and savoury tones that now carry much of the wine's character. The palate remains fresh and structured, with lively acidity, firm tannins and enough fruit to keep the profile balanced. Complex and mature, it benefits from a brief decant rather than hours of air. Serve with roast beef, lamb, lentils or grilled mushrooms.
Little Engine 2016 Platinum Pinot Noir
Dark cherry and ripe forest fruit lead a concentrated, spice-laced profile, with oak adding depth without obscuring the fruit. The palate is fleshy and powerful, yet there is enough structure and freshness to keep it poised. Fine tannins carry the savoury, lingering finish. Decant briefly and serve with duck, lamb or earthy mushroom dishes.
DEVINE Glen Saanich Single Malt Whisky
Sweet grain and malt lead with ripe pear, mild vanilla and a quiet floral lift. The palate develops cinnamon, clove and citrus bitterness, warmed by spice but softened by caramel and toasted grain. A faint coastal note brings freshness to the richer malt character. The finish is lingering and clean, leaving toasted bread, roasted malt, pear skin and a final trace of sea air.
Poplar Grove 2014 Cabernet Franc 10 Year Release 750 mL
Fragrant dark plum and mature cherry lead, with resin, cedar and gentle spice bringing complexity. The palate is soft and resolved, yet still carries its original fruit with clarity. Subtle savoury structure and a polished texture lend an elegant, old-world feel without losing its Okanagan character. Long and composed on the finish, it shows faded smoke and beautifully integrated maturity.
CheckMate Artisanal Winery 2022 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay 750 mL
Subtle orchard fruit leads with pear, apricot and quince, followed by lemon, lime zest and a clear mineral edge. The palate opens creamy, then tightens around fresh acidity and crunchy fruit. Almond and freshly baked bread bring measured richness without obscuring the citrus line. Textural and composed through the middle, it finishes long and persistent with a precise balance of fruit, freshness and restrained oak.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery 2000 Cipes Ariel
Fresh apple and ripe pear meet creamy lemon custard, warm brioche and candied orange, with dried apricot and ginger adding mature complexity. Rich and full-bodied, the palate remains vibrant, its fine mousse and integrated acidity giving the developed fruit welcome lift. The finish is long, layered and savoury, balancing age with remarkable freshness.
CheckMate 2019 Attack Chardonnay
Seaside air, flint and citrus blossom frame white peach and a subtle smoky note. The palate is creamy yet precise, layering juicy peach, Asian pear, nectarine and mandarin over measured acidity. Integrated oak adds shape without weight, while mineral salinity, gentle spice and a touch of honey draw out a long, clean and refreshing finish.
Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
Light vanilla and caramel open with cinnamon, baked cookie and a faint fruit-cobbler note. The palate is smooth and airy, bringing gentle sweetness into balance with clean oak, soft grain and touches of orange and apple skin. The texture remains delicate rather than forceful. The finish is concise and mellow, leaving vanilla, cedar, melted marshmallow and a final trace of warm spice.
Birch Block 2022 Pinot Noir Magnum
Leather, pipe tobacco and vanilla pod lead into rose petal, violets and wild sagebrush. The palate feels lively and multidimensional, with whole-cluster character bringing savoury definition and toasted spice. Soft, velvety tannins keep the structure supple, carrying floral detail, woodland herbs and warm spice through a poised, quietly persistent finish.
Burrowing Owl 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Okanagan Valley
Cassis, damson plum, blueberry and dark cherry form a generous aromatic core, edged by cedar, sweet spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and structured, the palate carries blackberry and plum through fine, firm tannins. A restrained savoury note adds lift before the long, polished finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Glen Breton House of Alister MacKenzie 12 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
Roasted almond and walnut skin open with apple, grass and an earthy note. The palate is distinctive and savoury, carrying orchard fruit through salted nuts, green bean and a firm vegetal edge. A clay-like character gives the malt an unusual texture without masking its grain. The finish is medium in length, leaving earth, nuts, apple and gentle bitterness.
J.P. Wiser’s Alumni Series Wendel Clark 11 Year Old Rye Canadian Whisky
Orange blossom and dried fruit lead with rye spice, vanilla and seasoned oak. The palate is bold and focused, carrying eleven years of bourbon-barrel influence through pepper, caramel and a firm grain-driven texture. Sweetness remains controlled, giving the spice room to build. The finish is warm and peppery, leaving citrus peel, dried fruit, oak and persistent rye.
Blue Mountain 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir Magnum
Fresh, complex fruit leads a structured, lively palate, with gentle extraction preserving delicacy rather than weight. Subtle herbal detail and measured cask depth add shape, while vibrant acidity keeps the fruit clear through the finish. Refined and food-friendly, it has the reserve to develop further. Serve with roast duck, salmon, mushroom dishes or earthy lentils.