750 mL
Painted Rock 2020 Merlot
Cherry, blueberry and chocolate lead an inviting nose. The palate moves into blackcurrant and ripe cherry, with spice adding savoury definition around the fruit. Eighteen months in French oak brings quiet depth and polish without obscuring the wine's freshness, carrying the dark fruit into a composed, persistent finish.
A Sunday in August 2022 Lilypond Pinot Noir
Fresh cherry and raspberry sit over a light floral and herbal lift. The palate is supple and energetic, with semi-carbonic fermentation giving the fruit a bright, immediate feel rather than heavy extraction. Gentle savoury notes from a short rest in neutral barrel add shape, while lively acidity carries the red fruit into a clean, lightly textured finish.
Painted Rock 2020 Red Icon
Black cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry lead a layered, concentrated profile, with blackcurrant, spice and chocolate adding depth. The palate is firm but polished, showing composed tannins and enough freshness to keep the dark fruit in focus. Decant if serving now, particularly alongside roast beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
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.
Tantalus 2022 Further Afield Series Syrah
Blueberry and blackberry compote lead with white pepper, nutmeg, florals and a quiet note of charcuterie. The palate is plush yet structured, layering black and blue fruit with cardamom, orange peel, pomegranate and red licorice. Fine-grained tannins and clear minerality carry a long, lifted finish. Serve with lamb, grilled sausages or smoked aubergine.
Lunessence 2022 Gamay
Liquid cherry, raspberry and red plum open with light spice, herbs and a subtle woodland note. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate turns savoury and mouth-watering, bringing baked cherry, plum, cracked pepper and fine herbs into focus. Bright acidity and a mineral finish give the wine length and energy. Serve slightly chilled with mushroom risotto, roast duck, quail or charcuterie.
Poplar Grove 2020 Merlot
Black plum and toasted vanilla lead, followed by ripe black cherry, raspberry and red currant. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with fresh, vibrant acidity carrying the fruit while soft, elegant tannins give it shape. A light herbaceous note and white pepper add savoury detail. Serve with roast pork, lamb, grilled sausages, mushrooms or tomato-braised dishes.
Fairview Cellars 2012 Premier Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark fruit, cassis and prune lead, joined by leather and a measured tobacco note. The palate is broad and silky, with red currant and plum adding lift around a dry, medium-bodied frame. Smooth, still-present tannins give shape, while dark chocolate and savoury maturity settle into a balanced, medium-length finish.
Blue Mountain 2023 Estate Cuvee Gamay Noir
Strawberry and red cherry meet red rose, spice and a flinty savoury note. The palate is firmer and more structured than a simple carbonic style, with bright acidity and old oak adding shape without obscuring the fruit. A lightly salty, earthy finish makes it a natural partner for roast chicken, charcuterie or mushrooms.
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.
Apara 2022 Syrah
Brambly red and dark berries open with a clear white-pepper lift and stem-derived spice. Light on its feet, the palate is crunchy and refreshing, with whole-cluster energy keeping the fruit vivid. Neutral oak sits quietly in the background, allowing bright berry flavours and savoury spice to carry through a clean, lively finish.
Osoyoos Larose 2022 Petales d’Osoyoos
Exuberant and muscular, with savoury spice running through a ripe Bordeaux-style profile. The five-variety blend gives the palate breadth and layered structure, while youthful energy keeps the finish lively rather than heavy. Decant for 30 to 45 minutes before serving with roast lamb, grilled beef or mushroom dishes.
Sage Hills 2022 First Pick Merlot
Bright red cherry and plum lead a fresher, more lifted expression, with lively acidity and gentle tannins keeping the palate precise. The fruit remains clear and lightly savoury rather than heavy, carrying into a clean, supple finish. Its energetic shape makes it well suited to roast poultry, mushrooms or lentil dishes.
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.
Unsworth Vineyards 2022 Pinot Noir
Bright red fruit and floral notes lead a light-bodied, almost ethereal profile, with baking spice adding warmth. The palate is clean and balanced, shaped by lively acidity and fully integrated tannins. Graceful and food-friendly, it works especially well with grilled salmon, roast chicken, root vegetables or mushroom dishes, and can take a slight chill.
50th Parallel 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
Dark cherry and dried red currant lead, joined by sage, chocolate mint and a measured touch of oak spice. The palate is poised and lively, with fresh acidity carrying sour cherry and cinnamon through a supple middle. Fine tannins and savoury detail shape a vibrant, clean finish. Serve with duck, salmon or wild mushrooms.
Nichol 2021 The Village Syrah
Narrative 2019 Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
Dusty red currant, tart cherry and raspberry meet dried herbs, strawberry leaf and a subtle suede note. Concrete ageing keeps the profile free of overt oak, leaving the fruit and savoury character clearly exposed. Medium-bodied with present, slightly furry tannins, it finishes dry and herbal. Pair with sausages, lentils or roast vegetables.
Orofino 2021 Gamay
Hermit Wine 2017 RMX
Deep ruby in colour, with cedar, plum and warm oak spice joined by a subtle herbal note. The dry palate is medium to full-bodied, bringing blackberry and ripe plum into sharper focus. Racy acidity gives the fruit lift, while firm structure and a gently warming finish keep the generous profile composed.