Merlot
Merlot
Peller Family NV Cabernet Merlot 200 mL
Canadian Red
Ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum give this medium-bodied red a generous fruit core, with a mild peppery spice adding definition. The palate is smooth and approachable, carried by soft tannins and a clean, dry finish. The compact single-serving bottle works well with pasta in tomato sauce, grilled meats, hearty stews or a simple weeknight supper.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
La Stella 2022 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Bing cherry, red cherry and black cherry mingle with grilled herbs, cured tobacco and a subtle frame of warm oak. The palate is layered and savoury, with generous fruit, measured extraction and supple structure already working in harmony. Fresh acidity keeps the finish poised and inviting. Serve with osso buco, rosemary-crusted lamb or a mushroom cannelloni.
Sage Hills 2022 Second Pick Merlot
Canadian Red
Ripe plum and dark cherry give the palate a generous core, balanced by fresh acidity and a lightly savoury edge. Partial whole-cluster fermentation adds lift, while twelve days on skins and seven months in neutral barrel build supple texture without overt oak. Unfined and unfiltered, it finishes smoothly with measured structure.
Tait 2018 Ball Buster
Australian Red
A full-bodied Barossa blend driven by Shiraz, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon adding roundness and structure. Dark berry fruit and savoury spice lead into a rich, juicy palate, while time in seasoned French and American oak brings gentle toast rather than overt sweetness. Balanced and persistent, it is built for generous food: grilled steak, braised beef or smoky sausages.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
French Red
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Château Léoville Barton 2003 Saint-Julien
French Red
Blackberry, black cherry and cassis lead into liquorice, dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. The palate is full and concentrated, with firm yet integrated tannins carrying ripe fruit, leather and forest-floor complexity. Floral notes and mineral freshness keep the structure balanced through a long, focused and quietly powerful finish.
Averill Creek 2021 Piquette Rouge 473 mL
Canadian Red
Blackberry, currant and a savoury herbal note lead this lightly sparkling red, with vivid colour and the wild-fruit character of Maréchal Foch. Rehydrated red-wine pressings ferment naturally before a small dosage creates a gentle spritz in the can. The palate is juicy, tart and low in alcohol, finishing fresh rather than heavy. Serve well chilled with noodle dishes, charcuterie, grilled vegetables or picnic fare.
The Strangers Rosé 250 mL
Canadian Rosé
Strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb lead this deep-pink, juicy rosé, with a light sparkle adding lift and refreshment. Merlot and Malbec from the Okanagan Valley are drawn off the skins in the saignée method to preserve vivid fruit and colour. The compact can suits relaxed outdoor occasions. Serve well chilled with goat cheese, grilled fish, spicy chicken or aromatic Thai dishes.
Villa Teresa Metico Organic Rosé Frizzante 375 mL
Italian Sparkling
Vivid pink colour accompanies wild strawberry, elderflower and a soft stream of bubbles. The palate is fresh and dry, with eleven percent alcohol. Merlot and Raboso provide the grape base, while the finished wine is certified organic and vegan. Suggested pairings include fresh cheese, cured meats and fish dishes. It also suits service as an aperitif.
Good Natured 2020 Balanced Red
Canadian Red
Plum, wild berries, concord grape, cherry cola, violet, dried eucalyptus, baking spice, pepper, chocolate and vanilla shape the profile. Tart blackberry and smoke are also present. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with soft acidity, velvety tannins and a dry finish. Merlot and Gamay Noir form this British Columbia VQA blend, which carries thirteen point seven percent alcohol.
Protea 2018 Merlot
South African Red
Blue and black berries, a light leafy note and cocoa open the profile. The palate is fruity, soft, rounded and juicy, with dark berries, gentle spice and a plush, velvety texture. Made entirely from Merlot, the wine was fermented on the skins for about fifteen days. Free-run and pressed juice were aged separately, then blended after eight months.
Piera Martellozzo 2022 Santa Maria Friuli Rosso
Italian Red
Intense ruby-red colour in the glass shows light garnet reflections. An intense fragrance includes raspberry, blackberry and ripe red fruit, with delicate vanilla also present. The palate is dry, well-balanced and full-bodied, supported by sweet, delicate tannins. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend. The wine comes from Colli Orientali del Friuli in northeastern Italy.
Château Barrail Chevrol 2020 Fronsac
French Red
Merlot forms eighty percent of the blend, with Cabernet Franc accounting for the remainder. Blackcurrant, raspberry, sour cherry and cassis compote meet Bulgarian rose, roasted nut, black pepper and cocoa. The wine is round and balanced, with ripe fruit, soft tannins and a generous texture. Its Fronsac vineyards lie on clay-limestone and fossil-bearing soils in Bordeaux, France.
Cantina Colli Euganei 2024 Rosso DOC
Italian Red
Ruby colour can show purple highlights, followed by intense small red and black berries. The wine is dry, full and enveloping. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Raboso Veronese form the blend. The vineyards lie within the Colli Euganei DOC on volcanic and sedimentary soils, and the grapes are harvested by hand from mid-September to mid-October.
Château Carbonneau 2020 Pur Jus Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Merlot and Malbec form this unoaked Bordeaux red. The fruit was destemmed and crushed, followed by a short cold maceration, fermentation at 26 degrees Celsius and regular pump-overs. Cherries, figs, blackcurrants and floral notes meet a soft, silky texture, medium body and velvety tannins. Fresh acidity supports the fruit, while alcohol is 14.5 percent. The wine was aged without oak to preserve freshness.
La Closerie des Lys 2020 Les Fruitières Rosé
French Rosé
This pale rosé blends Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache and Merlot from the Aude in southern France. The highest vineyard plots reach 600 metres in the Pyrenean foothills. Wild strawberry, grapefruit, orange and watermelon define the profile, with a snappy, bright finish. Freshness and delicacy suit a warm patio, while a spinach, chicken and blueberry salad is one suggested pairing.
Bordertown 2016 Merlot
Canadian Red
Deep garnet colour frames aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and blueberry. Blackcurrant and black cherry return among the vibrant flavours, alongside tobacco and cedar. The profile is concentrated, with light floral character, ripe black fruit, lower acidity, soft tannins and a medium-plus silky body. It is off-dry, carries 14.9 percent alcohol and comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. The finish is satisfying.
Gran Emotivo 2021 Veneto Rosso IGT
Italian Red
Plum, raisin, spice, clove and vanilla appear in a rich, fruit-led profile. Soft tannins and lifted acidity give the palate structure and balance. Merlot accounts for sixty percent of the blend and Corvina forty percent. The wine comes from Veneto and has an intense ruby-red colour with purple highlights. It can accompany roasts, red meats, hard cheeses or other savoury dishes.
Monster Vineyards 2020 Red Eyed Red Blend
Canadian Red
Cedar, black peppercorn and cassis appear with cherry and blackberry. The wine is medium-bodied and has a long finish. Cabernet Franc leads the blend at fifty-five percent, joined by twenty-seven percent Cabernet Sauvignon, sixteen percent Merlot and two percent Malbec. Grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard; each variety ferments separately before the finished wines are blended.
Noble Ridge Vineyards 2025 Classic Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Wild strawberry, cranberry and pink grapefruit appear in a restrained red-fruit profile with a light herbal note. The dry, medium-bodied palate has bright acidity, red berry and citrus flavours. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a subtle savoury edge. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend, with short skin contact and cool stainless-steel fermentation. The stated composition is sixty-two percent Merlot and thirty-eight percent Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Hatch 2021 Ross O Red Blend
Canadian Red
Coffee bean, plum and black pepper accompany red plum, strawberry and mixed-berry notes. Juicy cherry and plum sit within a savoury, lively profile. The dry red combines Merlot and Pinot Noir from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and contains twelve percent alcohol. Suggested pairings include smoked meat, roast turkey sandwiches and mushroom crostini. Its name reflects rosso, the Italian word for red.
Gran Passione 2025 Rosso Veneto
Italian Red
Fresh dark berries and vanilla open the profile, with woodland fruit, blackberry pie, cherry, tobacco and chocolate brownie. The palate is lush and juicy, with silky tannins and a long finish. The blend combines sixty percent Merlot with forty percent Corvina from Veneto, Italy. It contains fourteen percent alcohol and has a structured, approachable red character.
Hester Creek 2024 Columbia Valley Meritage
American Red
Blackberry, Lapin cherry, cassis, cedar and vanilla define the profile, with full tannins and a long finish. The blend combines sixty-two percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty-two percent Merlot, eight percent Malbec and eight percent Cabernet Franc. Fruit came from Red Mountain in Columbia Valley. Individual lots were cold-soaked and fermented before eight months in French and American oak.
Wente Vineyards 2021 Sandstone Merlot
American Red
Strawberry and dried mint appear in the aroma, with black cherry, plum, cinnamon and nutmeg also present. The palate brings red fruit, light oregano, blackcurrant, chocolate and espresso. The wine is medium-bodied, with waxy tannins, balanced acidity and a firm grip. The blend combines Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sirah, and the alcohol is thirteen point five percent.
Coli 2023 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
Bright ruby in colour, with an intense, complex profile of persistent red fruit, violet and spice. The palate is dry, soft and full-bodied, with freshness, minerality, gentle tannins and a balanced finish. The blend is eighty percent Sangiovese, ten percent Merlot and ten percent Colorino. Produced in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany, the wine contains twelve and a half percent alcohol.
Frind Estate Winery Frindzante Sparkling Rosé
Canadian Sparkling
Ripe nectarine, Rainier cherry and freshly picked strawberry appear with juicy raspberry and a touch of fresh herbs. The palate is vibrant, fruit-forward and effervescent, with a refreshing finish. The blend contains seventy-eight percent Cabernet Franc and ten percent Cabernet Sauvignon, with Syrah, Muscat and Merlot also present. This Canadian sparkling wine contains ten and a half percent alcohol.
Château Roc de Ségur 2019 Bordeaux
French Red
Raspberry and other red-fruit notes appear on a full, structured palate with silky, integrated tannins and a long finish. The blend contains seventy percent Merlot, twenty-seven percent Cabernet Sauvignon and three percent Cabernet Franc. Vines are more than thirty years old. Vinification takes place in stainless steel, and maturation lasts ten months in stainless steel. The wine contains thirteen and a half percent alcohol.
Mayhem 2025 Merlot Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
The aromatics include savoury dried herbs, menthol, earth, leaves and black raspberry. Fresh red fruit and plum appear on the mid-palate, while the finish is rooty and spicy. The wine comes from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Its blend contains seventy-five percent Merlot and twenty-five percent Cabernet Franc, and the wine matures in French oak. Mushroom risotto is a suggested pairing.
Kettle Valley 2018 Merlot
Canadian Red
Ripe tannins accompany blackcurrant and blackberry flavours. The wine is made entirely from Merlot harvested from the King Drive and McGraw vineyards in Naramata. Grapes were handpicked on October 19 and October 30 at about 25.3 Brix. The wine completes malolactic fermentation and matures for nineteen months in French oak. The small, family-run winery sits on the Naramata Bench in British Columbia.