2020
2020
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.
Solvero 2020 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Dark cherry and ripe raspberry open with earthy depth and a quiet green-tea note. The palate is delicate yet expressive, with fresh acidity and a silky texture carrying the red fruit cleanly. Fine savoury detail builds through an elegant finish, making it a polished match for roast duck, salmon or mushroom risotto.
Martin’s Lane 2020 Simes Vineyard Pinot Noir Mg
Canadian Red
Wesbert 2020 Wise Guy Red Blend
Canadian Red
Ripe cherry and dried fig open a polished red, with dark chocolate, oak smoke and leather adding quiet savoury depth. The palate is smooth and composed, its generous fruit shaped by measured structure rather than weight. Subtle warmth carries the finish, making it a natural match for grilled lamb, mushroom risotto or mature cheese.
CheckMate 2020 Opening Gambit Merlot 1.5 L (Magnum)
Canadian Red
Black cherry, cassis and blueberry lead, lifted by violets and savoury spice. The palate is rich yet energetic, layering raspberry, blackberry and tart cranberry with dark chocolate, tobacco, clove and black pepper. Fine, polished tannins give the wine firm shape, while lively acidity and a subtle saline note carry the finish.
Great Northern 2020 Syrah
Canadian Red
Smoky spiced plum opens with dark cherry, blueberry and a quiet thread of mint and herbs. The palate is juicy and mineral-driven, with black cherry and plum carried by fresh acidity and measured tannins. A touch of pepper and restrained oak frame the clean, savoury finish without obscuring the fruit.
Therianthropy 2020 Claire de Lune Riesling
Canadian White
Crystalline lemon and ripe citrus lead a powerful, textured white, with wax, fine spice and honey adding depth. A saline, marine edge gives the layered fruit distinctive savoury detail, while lively acidity keeps the palate precise. Wild fermentation and unfiltered, unfined handling preserve energy through a long, mineral finish.
Nostalgia 2020 Merlot
Canadian Red
Ripe cherry and juicy plum lead, followed by dried cranberry and warm baking spice. The palate is velvety and composed, with supple tannins carried by fresh acidity rather than weight. Generous fruit and gentle spice stay in balance through the finish, giving this polished red an easy sense of flow and enough structure to work naturally at the table.
LaStella 2020 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley 375 mL
Canadian Red
Black and red cherry, dark plum and spiced fruitcake unfold beside aromatic herbs, cured tobacco and dusty desert scrub. Bold and layered on the palate, it combines ripe fruit with fresh acidity, savoury depth and well-integrated oak that stays in the background. Baking spice and tobacco extend the long finish. Excellent with braised veal, roast lamb or hearty vegetables.
Road 13 2020 John Oliver Selection 5th Element
Canadian Red
Lush, macerated dark fruit fills the palate, framed by desert scrub and generous oak. French and American barrels bring broad spice and polish, while firm structure keeps the richness in line. Built from six red varieties, this is muscular and still youthful, with a brooding character that will continue to knit together with time in bottle.
Catena Zapata 2020 Malbec Argentino
Argentinian Red
Blackberry and blueberry lead a dense, richly fruited profile, with savoury earth and gentle spice bringing contrast. The palate is powerful but polished, its ripe fruit carried by firm, fine-grained tannins rather than sheer weight. A fresh line keeps the concentration balanced. The finish is long and seamless, leaving dark berries, mineral depth and a quietly earthy note.
Graceland 2020 Shiraz Stellenbosch
South African Red
Powerful spice leads the aroma, followed by concentrated black and red mulberry fruit. The palate carries the same mulberry character, with ripe berry flavour and spice remaining clearly present from the opening through the close. The fruit is concentrated and direct, giving this Stellenbosch red a generous profile centred on dark berries and a clearly seasoned aromatic character.
Twisted Hills 2020 Pommeau
Canadian Cider
Distilled cider is blended with fresh apple juice, then matured in oak whisky and rum casks. The style is full-bodied and apple-forward, with rich caramel undertones moving through the palate. Its profile combines the weight of a port-like drink with clear orchard-fruit character. At eighteen percent alcohol, it brings apple, caramel, distilled cider and oak maturation together in one broad, full-bodied expression.
Guigal 2020 La Mouline Cote Rotie
French Red
Ruby red with vermilion highlights, opening on intensely aromatic small red fruits, blackberry and violet. The palate is supple and silky, balancing generous blueberry fruit with dried spice, savoury depth and finely woven tannins. Full-bodied yet graceful, it carries lively acidity and quiet mineral tension into a long, plush finish.
Guigal 2020 La Landonne Cote Rotie
French Red
Deep red-black in colour, with powerful aromas of small black fruits, liquorice, roasted notes and fragrant spice. The palate is rich, round and velvety, bringing concentrated dark fruit, black pepper and savoury depth. Dense structure and ripe tannins build through the centre, while fresh acidity carries the remarkably long, composed finish.
Guigal 2020 La Turque Cote Rotie
French Red
Blackberry, blueberry and raspberry meet smoked meat, graphite and dark chocolate, with violet, incense and flint lifting the bouquet. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably balanced, carrying ripe black fruit through fine, dusty tannins and a long mineral finish. Powerful but poised, it suits slow-roasted lamb, venison or beef.
Grgich Hills Estate 2020 Chardonnay
American White
One Flock 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
American White
Pale straw in the glass, with a bright, restrained nose of white stone fruit. The palate is crisp and well balanced, delivering clean fruit through lively, precise acidity. More composed than overtly grassy, the Sauvignon Blanc favours subtle freshness and an easy, refreshing finish, making it a polished alternative to more pungent expressions.
Cakebread Cellars 2020 Napa Valley Chardonnay
American White
Freemark Abbey 2020 Napa Valley Chardonnay
American White
Apple cobbler, crème brûlée and ripe pineapple open with orange marmalade and fresh peach. The palate is supple and integrated, layering stone fruit, candied lemon zest, baking spice, ambrosia and vanilla through a creamy texture. Vibrant acidity keeps the richness balanced, carrying the fruit into a long, nuanced and lingering finish.
Signorello Estate 2020 Hope’s Cuvée Chardonnay Napa Valley
American White
An expressive nose of honeysuckle, orange blossom, hazelnut and butterscotch opens into a full, richly textured palate. Pear and apricot sit beside toasted nuts, resin and a measured touch of vanilla, while mineral detail adds shape. Broad but composed, the Chardonnay carries its weight with clarity through a lingering, gently savoury finish.
Forman Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay Napa Valley
American White
A restrained, fresh white whose fruit is framed by lively acidity and subtle lees-aged richness. Older barrels bring gentle texture rather than overt oak, allowing the clean fruit to remain central. The palate is composed and balanced, with quiet aromatic complexity and a precise, refreshing finish that favours clarity over weight.
Combe 2020 Trousseau Ballard Canyon
American Red
Bright red fruit leads with strawberry and cherry, followed by dried herbs, lavender and a gentle earthy note. Light in body but softly textured, partial whole-cluster fermentation brings gentle spice and a velvety feel, while neutral oak keeps the profile restrained. Freshness carries the wine through a savoury, quietly persistent finish.
One Flock 2020 Red Blend Napa Valley
American Red
Ripe red fruit and wild berries open with violet, lavender, allspice, sandalwood and roasted nuts. The palate turns darker and more generous, layering blackberry, plum and black cherry with chocolate truffle, black pepper, cardamom and clove. A light touch of toasted oak frames the fruit, bringing warmth, spice and a composed, lingering finish.
Carlisle 2020 Zinfandel Sonoma County
American Red
Black cherry and black raspberry lead a bright, deep-garnet profile, joined by char and a brambly savoury edge. The palate is medium to full-bodied, open and smoothly textured, with fresh acidity keeping the generous fruit lively. A persistent finish gathers dark berries, subtle smoke and gently earthy spice into a polished close.
Au Bon Climat 2020 Isabelle Pinot Noir
American Red
Wild red and black berries open with tea leaf, underbrush and a subtle iodine note. The palate is light-bodied yet supple, carrying juicy fruit through fine tannins and a distinctly earthy line. Fragrance and freshness keep the wine lifted despite its savoury depth. The finish is long and composed, leaving berry fruit, dried herbs, forest floor and a quiet mineral trace.
Free Form 2020 Vin Gris
Canadian White
Delicate fruit leads with poached pear, lemon and a subtle leesy note, followed by savoury herbs and gentle pepper spice. Whole-bunch pressing and concrete ageing give the palate a softly rounded, silky texture, while bright freshness and a faint saline, umami edge keep the dry finish lively, clean and quietly persistent.
Rathjen 2020 Pinot Auxerrois
Canadian White
Poplar Grove 2020 Merlot
Canadian Red
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.