Canada
Poplar Grove 2015 Syrah
Dark fruit leads with a smooth, savoury character and a silky feel from the first sip. The palate builds through generous, fleshy intensity, while measured French oak gives the fruit shape and polish rather than heaviness. Rich yet composed, it has the depth for grilled lamb, pepper-crusted beef, braised short ribs, roasted mushrooms or aged hard cheese, with a long, confident finish.
Bench 1775 2017 Pinot Gris Icewine
Concentrated pear, ripe apple and quince lead, with a clear honeyed sweetness held in check by fresh acidity. The palate is rich but not heavy, layering orchard fruit with a gently rounded texture. A precise, balanced finish keeps the sweetness composed, leaving pear, quince and a clean line of brightness to linger.
Orofino 2021 Syrah
Aasha Wines 2017 From Here On In Syrah
Red and blue berries lead, lifted by bright eucalyptus and swirls of spicy tobacco. The palate is fresh and light-bodied but layered, with savoury notes of crisp bacon, cigar box and leather adding depth. Fine acidity keeps the fruit energetic, while a vivid stemmy note draws the wine into a long, distinctive and quietly magnetic finish.
Culmina 2019 Hypothesis
Truffle and stewed fruit open the nose, followed by fresh black fruit and a measured oak frame. The palate is clean and mineral, carrying its depth with definition rather than heaviness. A composed Bordeaux-style blend with firm structure and a dry finish, it suits roast beef, grilled lamb, braised short ribs, mushrooms or firm aged cheese.
Poplar Grove 2018 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Blueberry and raspberry rise with white pepper, warm spice and a subtle herbal note. The palate is bright and balanced, bringing ripe fruit together with lively acidity and measured tannins. Savoury spice keeps the finish focused and food friendly. Pair with grilled lamb, roast duck, peppered mushrooms or lentils with rosemary.
The Liberty Distillery Endeavour Pink Gin
Delicate rose and raspberry lead the aroma, followed by juniper, coriander and citrus peel. Star anise brings another botanical layer, while rosehip keeps the floral and citrus profile closely joined. The palate is forthright, with juniper and citrus carrying through the middle. The finish is smooth and lingering, leaving rose, raspberry, flowers, citrus and a measured trace of anise.
1 Mill Road 2023 Block Two Pinot Noir
Red cherry opens with anise and gentle spice, framed by fine oak. The palate is silky and savoury, with bright acidity keeping the fruit vivid and precise. A smooth, finely textured structure brings balance and poise, while subtle oak and spice gather through a long, luminous finish that stays fresh and composed.
Moon Curser 2021 Touriga Nacional
Rich, jammy black fruit leads, supported by a savoury undercurrent and a pronounced smoky character. The palate is full and concentrated, with ripe fruit carrying substantial weight before the smoke becomes more assertive through the finish. Bold and distinctive, this is a direct expression for drinkers who favour dark fruit and an emphatically smoke-led profile.
Blue Mountain 2019 Reserve Cuvée Pinot Noir
Plush yet composed, with lively black raspberry and black plum leading into darker cherry and a subtle mocha note. The palate is rich and full flavoured, carried by silky tannins into a dry, earthy finish touched by forest floor, smoke and savoury umami. Its generous fruit remains precise, with enough structure to reward a little more time in bottle.
Odd Society Wallflower Gin
Okanagan Spirits Aquavitus Aquavit
Caraway and dill lead with a clear, savoury lift, joined by anise, fennel, coriander and juniper. The botanical profile is bright and aromatic, with a clean spirit base carrying the herbs and spices without heaviness. Serve well chilled and neat in a small glass, or use it to sharpen a dry, herb-led cocktail. Traditional pairings include pickled herring, smoked salmon and roast meats, where the spice remains precise and refreshing.
Copperpenny Just A Sec Triple Sec Liqueur
Vivid and aromatic, this small-batch citrus liqueur captures fragrant peel oils, fresh fruit and a rounded touch of vanilla sweetness. Singular distillation and an unfiltered finish preserve an expressive, slightly textured profile, with orange zest carrying cleanly through the close. Use it in a Margarita, Sidecar or any drink calling for triple sec, or pour a small measure over ice with dry gin.
Orofino 2021 Reserve Syrah
50th Parallel Estate 2019 Chardonnay
Mayhem 2018 Anarchy Merlot
Ripe strawberry, black cherry and raspberry-rhubarb pie lead a generous, layered nose, with milk chocolate and restrained French oak adding depth. The palate is youthful and structured, bringing the dark fruit into focus with fresh acidity. Peppery spice shapes the finish and keeps the wine poised rather than heavy.
Therapy Vineyards 2014 Super Ego
Tobacco and smoke open with baked cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by vanilla, mocha and measured oak. The palate is full and balanced, with firm, well-shaped tannins framing the ripe fruit. Earthy and herbal notes add savoury depth, carrying the wine into a warming, persistent finish with mature complexity.
Cassini 2018 Maximus Red
Cassis and black currant lead, joined by black pepper, dark berries, vanilla, cocoa and tobacco. Full-bodied and generous, the palate layers blackberry, raspberry and black cherry with measured oak and warm spice. Soft tannins keep the structure polished, carrying concentrated fruit and savoury detail through a long, silky and composed finish.
Poplar Grove 2014 Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
Black plum and dark berries open with smoke, red currant and a measured touch of vanilla. The palate is layered and full without feeling heavy, shaped by fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. A savoury note gathers through the balanced finish. Serve with grilled pork, roast lamb, lentils with herbs or mature cheddar.
Poplar Grove 2013 Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
Black plum and cassis meet smoky cedar, graphite and a dusting of cocoa. Round and supple on entry, the palate brings cherry and dark fruit together with soft tannins and a restrained savoury edge. The finish is polished and already approachable. Give it a little air and pair with lamb, braised beef, grilled peppers or aged cheddar.