Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blend
Poplar Grove 2016 Benchmark
Canadian Red
Red berries and bramble lead, with blackcurrant adding depth and leather, sage and vanilla bringing savoury detail. Medium-plus in weight, the palate is framed by ripe tannins and balanced acidity, giving the dark fruit a firm but polished shape. Elegant and persistent rather than heavy, it is well suited to roast lamb, grilled beef, braised mushrooms or mature cheddar.
Poplar Grove 2015 Benchmark Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Dark berries and bramble rise with leather, black plum and a touch of dry spice. Full and generous on entry, the palate is grounded by firm but polished tannins and a savoury line that keeps the ripe fruit from feeling heavy. The finish is long and quietly earthy. Decant briefly and pair with lamb, steak, sausages or grilled mushrooms.
Poplar Grove 2014 Benchmark Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Ripe plum and Bing cherry lead with subtle vanilla and a quiet savoury note. The palate is rounded and generous, balancing dark fruit with fresh acidity and supple tannins that keep the profile approachable. A lightly spiced finish adds enough structure for the table. Serve with grilled beef, roast pork, tomato-braised lentils or a mushroom burger.
Poplar Grove 2012 Benchmark
Canadian Red
Ripe plum, blueberry and dark cherry lead, with fruitcake and brown sugar bringing a mellow, developed sweetness to the aroma. The palate is dry and medium-full, with plush tannins, steady acidity and a measured frame of French oak. Mature but still fruit-led, it suits braised beef, roast lamb, lentils or firm cheese, with a short decant before serving.
Château d’Armailhac 1998 Pauillac
French Red
Deep garnet with a brick-toned rim, opening on blackcurrant, plum and ripe red berries layered with cedar, tobacco leaf, cocoa and spice. The palate is rounded and harmonious, with smooth tannins framing cassis, dark cherry and polished oak. Liquorice and earth carry through a long, warm finish. Serve with roast lamb or beef.
Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Leognan
French Red
Opulent and mature, with ripe blackcurrant, mulberry and red currant layered with cedar, fine leather, tobacco, mushroom, chocolate and warm spice. The full-bodied palate is round and concentrated, balancing sweet fruit with fresh acidity, mature silky tannins and excellent depth. A long, pure finish follows; decant for about two hours and serve with beef tenderloin or roast lamb.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1983 Pauillac
French Red
Supple, fresh and ready to enjoy, with cedar, tobacco and stone giving way to cassis, cranberry and ripe red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and silky, balancing sweet fruit with savoury herbs, lead-pencil detail and a gently smoky edge. Little aeration is needed; pour carefully from a settled bottle and pair with roast chicken, veal or grilled mushrooms.
Poplar Grove 2015 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Rich black and blue fruit coat the palate, joined by a restrained layer of soft French oak. The profile is linear and focused, with well-managed tannins giving the ripe fruit shape without roughness. Dark berries and subtle spice linger on the firm, satisfying finish. Decant for an hour and serve with roast beef, lamb shank or a mushroom Wellington.
Poplar Grove 2014 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Black fruit, dried leaves, licorice and sagebrush give the nose a distinctly savoury cast. The palate enters with generous, almost plush fruit, then firms through chewy but well-managed tannins and a quietly bitter edge that adds definition. Balanced and tactile, it finishes with good depth. Decant and serve with ribeye, braised short ribs or grilled portobello mushrooms.
Poplar Grove 2013 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Red and black fruit unfold with licorice, sagebrush and a dry savoury accent. The palate is controlled rather than heavy, with stylish fruit held by measured structure and balanced acidity. A gentle earthy note develops as it opens, leading to a composed finish. Decant briefly and pair with grilled beef, rosemary lamb, roast squash or aged cheddar.
Poplar Grove 2012 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Earthy cassis and red fruit meet leafy herbs and a distinctly savoury edge. Round and soft on entry, the palate is shaped by accommodating chalky tannins and enough freshness to keep the mature fruit composed. The finish is balanced and gently persistent. Decant carefully, then serve with a rare steak, roast lamb, lentils or a mushroom gratin.
Poplar Grove 2011 The Legacy Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Cassis and dark plum open with clay, leather and a quiet savoury note. The palate is fresh and tightly knit, with stone, cracked pepper and structured tannins carrying the fruit toward a long, measured finish. Now mature, it benefits from careful decanting to leave any sediment behind. Serve with roast beef, braised lamb or earthy mushroom dishes.
Poplar Grove 2009 The Legacy
Canadian Red
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.
Poplar Grove 2008 The Legacy
Canadian Red
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.
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
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 2016 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
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 2015 Estate Reserve Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
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.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2014 Pauillac
French Red
Concentrated yet finely controlled, with cassis, dark berries, violet and lead pencil layered over restrained creamy oak and savoury herbs. The full-bodied palate has freshness, polished texture and sweet, ripe tannins, while mineral detail and spice carry the long finish. Still youthful, it benefits from three to four hours in a decanter before serving with grilled beef or lamb.
Ducru-Beaucaillou 1990 Saint-Julien
French Red
Preserved plum and kirsch sit at the centre of a mature, savoury bouquet, layered with incense, cigar box, leather, tobacco and tilled earth. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is graceful and satiny, carrying dried red berry and exotic spice over a gently chewy structure. The finish is long, fragrant and tea-toned. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb or aged cheese.
Château Gloria 2008 Saint-Julien
French Red
Intense dark red in colour, with generous currant, plum and bright red cherry framed by tobacco, earth and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and immediately inviting, bringing pure fruit together with fresh acidity and soft, settled tannins. Elegant and savoury through the finish, it is ready with a short decant and suits roast beef, duck or lamb.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Pauillac
French Red
Classic and mature, with cassis, plum and red berry framed by cedar, walnut, pencil shavings, tobacco and earthy mineral notes. The palate is round and balanced, showing fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla and a gently drying woody edge on the long finish. Bottle condition matters; stand upright, decant carefully for about two hours and serve with veal or roast lamb.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1966 Pauillac
French Red
At full maturity, this is a restrained, old-school claret with dried rose, cedar, tobacco and cigar-box aromas over cassis and red cherry. The palate is medium-bodied and refined, with gentle earth, forest floor, leather and spice emerging as it opens. Stand the bottle upright, decant briefly for sediment and enjoy promptly with roast lamb or mushrooms.
Chateau Fonreaud 2019 Listrac-Medoc
French Red
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
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.
Mission Hill 2020 Oculus Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Cassis, dark cherry and blue fruit lead into spice, cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is powerful yet nuanced, with dense fruit supported by long, silky tannins and a fresh, measured line of acidity. Chocolate and dark berries carry through the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast beef, lamb or wild mushrooms.
Mission Hill 2019 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Crunchy blackberry and violet open with leather, black pepper and integrated smoke. Concentrated yet fresh, the palate combines polished tannins with a firm, youthful structure and a clear line of acidity. Dark fruit and savoury spice carry the strong finish. Decant for an hour and serve with grilled steak, lamb shoulder, roast peppers or hard cheese.
Mission Hill 2016 Oculus Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Blackcurrant and ripe blackberry form a vivid, concentrated core, lifted by a subtle floral note. Layers of earth, cigar box and liquorice add savoury complexity as the palate develops. Fresh acidity and firm tannins bring definition, carrying the dark fruit into a long, rich finish. Decant and serve with roast lamb or beef.
Culmina 2019 Hypothesis
Canadian Red
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.
Phantom Creek 2016 Becker Vineyard Cuvée Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Blackberry and plum lead with dark chocolate, cedar, dried herbs and a subtle line of spice. Full bodied and layered, the palate carries generous fruit over fine tannins with enough freshness to keep the richness composed. The finish is long and detailed. Decant generously and pair with braised beef, roast lamb, grilled mushrooms or mature cheddar.