Okanagan Valley
La Stella 2019 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley
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.
Lake Breeze 2021 Syrah
Dark and generous, with violets, plum, red cherry and blackberry layered over warm spice and dark chocolate. The palate is full yet balanced, carrying ripe fruit into savoury notes of cedar, herbs and white pepper. A long, persistent finish keeps the wine poised. A short decant will help the aromatic detail unfold. Serve with grilled lamb, peppered steak or slow-cooked mushrooms.
Narrative 2021 Two Pinots
Bright lemon, grapefruit and delicate white flowers open a clear, lifted nose, with crushed rock adding a flinty edge. The palate is bone-dry and fruit-driven, pairing refreshing citrus with a clean, elegant structure. Concrete ageing lends quiet texture without dulling the freshness, leaving a precise mineral finish.
Sperling Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay
Blue Mountain 2022 Pinot Gris
Citrus, mandarin and blossom open a bright, expressive nose. The palate is richer and denser than the aromas suggest, layering orange and lemon fruit over a clean line of acidity. Apple and gentle spice emerge toward the finish, which remains crisp, balanced and persistent, giving the wine both immediate freshness and quiet depth.
Frind Estate Winery 2024 Midnight
Dark-fruited and generous, with plum, blackcurrant and blueberry layered over coffee, cedar and dark chocolate. Cocoa, smoke and a quiet leathery note deepen the palate, while cherry brings a fresher counterpoint. The texture is smooth and rounded, carrying savoury fruit through a composed finish. Pair with grilled beef, braised short ribs, roast mushrooms or firm cheese.
Sage Hills 2022 Second Pick Merlot
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.