750 mL
Poplar Grove 2016 Syrah Okanagan Valley
Plum, light vanilla and white pepper introduce a soft, easy-moving red with restrained dried black fruit and a gentle oak frame. The palate is rounded rather than forceful, with mild spice, supple tannins and a clean savoury finish. It is ready to pour now, especially with grilled sausages, roast duck, lamb burgers or lentil stew.
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.
Phantom Creek Estates 2022 Rosé
Monster Vineyards 2021 Rosé
Clos du Soleil 2018 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
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
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
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.
Laurent-Perrier NV Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne
Raspberry, redcurrant and strawberry rise with black cherry and a fine floral lift. The palate is fresh and precise, carrying vivid red fruit through a supple, rounded texture and fine bubbles. Bright acidity gives the richness shape without turning austere. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving raspberry, cherry, delicate citrus and a poised mineral edge.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2014 Pauillac
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.
Château Perron 2020 Lalande-de-Pomerol
Ripe blackcurrant opens the aroma, joined by subtle cedar and a graphite-like mineral note. The palate is velvety and dark-fruited, with tobacco leaf and gentle spice adding savoury depth. Medium-to-full in body, it carries well-integrated tannins that give shape without hardness. The finish is lingering and elegant, leaving dark fruit, cedar and restrained earthy detail in a composed, balanced line.
Chateau Leoville Barton 2005 Saint-Julien
Blackberry, cassis and kirsch lead a deep, structured profile, joined by candied violet, wood smoke and cardamom. The palate is full and concentrated, with grainy tannins and fresh acidity framing the dark fruit. Cedar, graphite and leather bring classic savoury depth. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, spice and polished mineral tension rather than overt sweetness.
Château La Commanderie 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Ripe blackberry, cassis and red berries lead the aroma, joined by spice and a gentle smoky note. Fresh acidity gives the palate lift and keeps the dark fruit clearly defined. Black and red fruit unfold in measured layers, with the spice adding depth through the middle. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying cassis, red berries and a restrained smoky echo.
Château de Ferrand 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Fresh, radiant fruit leads the aroma, with plum, black cherry and violet joined by touches of cocoa and hazelnut. The palate is smooth and velvety, while Cabernet Franc brings a firmer line of tannin and welcome freshness. The fruit remains clear and energetic through the middle. The finish is refined and balanced, carrying floral lift, polished texture and lingering dark-fruit intensity.
Château Brown 2020 Pessac-Léognan
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum lead with cedar and a quiet earthy note. The palate is rich but polished, carrying ripe dark fruit over velvety tannins and a fresh savoury line. Light iron, red tea and restrained toast add detail without masking the fruit. The finish is refined and persistent, leaving cassis, earth, cedar and fine tannins.
Château Cantenac Brown 2015 Margaux
Ripe dark berries and plum open with graphite and a cool stony edge. The palate is plush and supple, bringing concentrated fruit into polished structure and well-integrated oak. Freshness gives the richness energy and keeps the texture poised rather than broad. The finish is intense and persistent, returning to dark fruit, mineral notes and fine, smoothly woven tannins.
Château de Pez 2014 Saint-Estèphe
Red and black fruit open with spice, cedar and a cool graphite note. The palate is medium-full and structured, carrying blackcurrant, plum and ripe strawberry through fine, present tannins. Toasted oak and black pepper add depth, while earthy herbs and tobacco emerge with air. The finish is long and savoury, leaving cassis, pencil lead, leather and a balanced mineral grip.
Château Tour Pibran 2019 Pauillac
Plum and sweet berry aromas lead, joined by loamy earth and a clear note of licorice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, ample and velvety, with polished tannins supporting a succulent core of fruit. Sweet berry and plum stay at the centre, while soil and licorice provide contrast. The final impression is generous and fruit-led, with the earthy notes remaining clearly defined.
Durfort-Vivens 2019 Margaux
Blackberry, blackcurrant and rose petal open with graphite, sweet earth and gentle spice. The palate is poised and energetic, built around dense but finely powdered tannins and ripe dark fruit. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lifted, while subtle liquorice and savoury herbs add depth. The finish is long and precise, returning to floral detail, mineral freshness and a restrained cedar note.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Pinot Meunier
Delicate yet deeply layered, with candied strawberry and fresh plum at the centre. Purple flowers add perfume, while cinnamon and clove bring warm spice before a lift of blood orange. The aromatic range moves easily from ripe fruit to floral and citrus notes, giving this uncommon red a distinctive, finely drawn profile.
Joie 2023 En Famille Reserve Chardonnay
Lemon curd, exotic peach and ripe mango open a broad, expressive palate. Creamy texture brings hints of crème brûlée and oatmeal, while citrus and mineral detail temper the richness and keep the layers in balance. Generous without becoming heavy, this Chardonnay combines depth, polish and enough freshness to carry the finish with quiet confidence.