2020
2020
Monchhof 2020 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett
German White
Light-footed yet intensely expressive, with ripe citrus, yellow peach and orchard fruit carried by a fine mineral edge. The palate is vibrant and zesty, balancing gentle sweetness with mouthwatering acidity and a precise, almost weightless texture. Fruit and wet-stone notes linger on the clean finish. Serve lightly chilled with spicy dishes, roast pork or soft cheese.
Domaine du Moulin de la Gardette 2020 Gigondas
French Red
Blackberry and dark plum lead with peppery herbs, lavender and a touch of leather. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, combining ripe fruit with polished tannins and fresh acidity. Savoury spice and dried herbs gather through the centre, giving the generous fruit a firm, clean and persistent finish.
Domaine Grosbois 2020 Clos du Noyer Chinon
French Red
A succulent Chinon with wild herbs and wormwood alongside ripe red fruit and a light floral note. The tannins are finely handled, coating the palate with a texture reminiscent of cocoa powder without overwhelming the fruit. Savoury, satisfying and well balanced through the finish, it suits roast poultry, grilled pork, mushrooms or herb-led dishes.
Domaine Sainte-Anne 2020 Les Rouvières Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Saint-Gervais
French Red
Generous but composed, with cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant layered over pepper, thyme and a quiet earthy note. The palate is dry and savoury, bringing dark fruit, fine spice and supple texture into a balanced finish. A short decant will help the blend open; serve with roast lamb, grilled sausages, braised beef, mushrooms or herb-led Provençal dishes.
JoieFarm 2020 Tiny Bubbles 250 mL
Canadian Sparkling
Pineapple, guava and lime zest lead this lively sparkling white, with passion fruit, brioche and a gentle nutmeg note adding depth. Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are fermented separately in stainless steel, then blended and lightly carbonated for a fine, refreshing spritz. The palate stays bright, tropical and clean through the finish. Serve very cold with shellfish, sushi, picnic fare or fresh salads.
Tawse 2020 Piquette 250 mL
Canadian Rosé
Crushed red berries, pomegranate, ruby grapefruit and cranberry shape this bright, lightly effervescent piquette. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon pomace provides the fruit base, while gin botanicals add a subtle juniper and herbal edge. The palate is dry, light and refreshing, finishing with a delicate saline note. Serve very cold with picnic fare, charcuterie, fresh cheese or grilled vegetables.
Velenosi 2020 Querci’Antica Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Superiore
Italian Red
Strawberry, ripe cherry, blackberry and blueberry meet violet and rose in an intensely aromatic red. The palate is soft yet structured, with gentle tannins, savoury herb notes and a persistent, fruit-led finish. Made entirely from Lacrima and vinified in stainless steel, it keeps the variety's floral character clear and vivid. Pair with pasta, aged cheese or grilled meat.
Rathjen Cellars 2020 Saison Vineyard Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Orange peel, apricot and Bosc pear give this dry Pinot Gris a bright, ripe profile. Concentrated fruit meets pronounced acidity, creating a tart, energetic palate with a rich, viscous texture. Fruit from Saison Vineyard on Vancouver Island carries a saline, marine-fresh impression, with green apple and understated meadow flowers around a savoury herbal edge. The finish stays fresh, textured and distinctly coastal.
Rocca delle Macìe 2020 Campo Maccione Vermentino Maremma
Italian White
Made entirely from Vermentino, this white comes from the Maremma area of Tuscany. Citrus, kiwi, fine herbs and green tea appear in a fresh profile, with lively acidity across the palate. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, followed by a short period in tank. Suggested pairings include prawns with pasta, roast chicken, vegetables and fresh herbs.
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.
Citra 2020 Sangiovese Terre di Chieti
Italian Red
Sour cherry and Mediterranean herbs lead a profile that also includes red berries, stone fruit, tobacco and pepper. The palate is dry, balanced and persistent, with a full body and clear tannic structure. Made from Sangiovese in Abruzzo, the wine carries Terre di Chieti IGT classification and thirteen percent alcohol. Its colour is an intense ruby with violet reflections.
Frescobaldi 2020 Remole Toscana
Italian Red
Redcurrant and blackberry meet black pepper and eucalyptus in a deep purple-red profile. The palate is fresh, rounded and persistent, with a clear fruit core. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend. Maceration lasts ten days, followed by malolactic fermentation; the wine then spends four months in stainless steel and two months in bottle. Alcohol is twelve and a half percent.
Marichel 2020 Syrah Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Released in the following spring, this Syrah rosé comes from Marichel. The estate grows its fruit on the Naramata Bench, where sandy and silty soils naturally limit vine vigour. The vineyard uses drip irrigation, no-till cover crops and a low-emission tractor as part of low-impact farming. The bottling is a still rosé made from Syrah in British Columbia, Canada.
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 La-Vis 2020 Codros Cabernet Sauvignon Trentino DOC
Italian Red
Deep ruby colour accompanies cherries in spirit, dried flowers, tobacco, liquorice and sweet spice. The palate is full, austere and soft, with balance and dense, integrated tannins. Made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine spends eighteen months in French oak and another ten months in bottle. It comes from Trentino and contains 13.5 percent alcohol.
Ferdinand Wines 2020 Albariño Can 375 mL
American White
Lime zest and salinity meet yellow apple, lemon, banana and pineapple in this California white. The palate is savoury and rounded, with natural acidity and freshness. Albariño from Lodi is barrel fermented and spends eight months on its lees. Creamy notes sit alongside the fruit, while the compact 375-millilitre can provides the explicitly acquired single-can format.
Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles 2020 Les Montées de Saint-Lay Pinot Beurrot
French White
Pinot Beurrot, the grey form of Pinot Noir, grows here on iron-rich clay in Saint-Lay. The golden white opens with dried fruits, almonds, hazelnuts, yellow fruit and vanilla. Its palate is broad, rich and long, supported by subtle oak and fine freshness through the finish. The wine is aged in barrel, and production amounted to 3,900 bottles.
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.
Monte Creek Ranch Winery 2020 Chardonnay
Canadian White
This dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay combines citrus, bread dough, toasted oak and vanilla with pineapple, lemon, peach, caramel and a hint of honey. The palate is rich and smooth, supported by balanced acidity. Nine months of fermentation in French oak shape the style. Alcohol is 13.7 percent, with 1.8 grams per litre of residual sugar and a long, smoky mineral finish.
Bisquertt Family Vineyards 2020 La Joya Gran Reserva Carménère
Chilean Red
Deep ruby colour appears alongside tobacco leaf, green tea and fresh plum. The palate is smooth, with juicy tannins and a pleasing finish. Carménère comes from Chile’s Colchagua Valley. Filled pasta with meat, gently seasoned vegetables and spiced Asian dishes are suggested pairings. The recommended serving temperature is sixteen degrees Celsius, and the wine carries fourteen percent alcohol.
Château La Diligente 2020 Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
French Red
Firm texture and a full-bodied frame accompany black fruit, spice and richness. The wine carries fourteen percent alcohol. The estate occupies eight hectares of clay-limestone soils, with Merlot joined by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit is harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel. Maturation uses a combination of tanks, new barrels and previously used barrels.
Tugwell Creek Meadery 2020 Harvest Melomel Mixed Berry Mead
Canadian Dessert
An off-dry melomel combines local honey with a blend of berries from the farm. The palate is clean, crisp and distinctly fruity, followed by a soft honey finish. The berry mix includes marionberry, loganberry and gooseberry. The honey and fruit are tied to the producer’s farm near Sooke on Vancouver Island. Salmon is a suggested pairing.
Rathjen Cellars 2020 Wine Bunker Red
Canadian Red
Ripe mulberry, blackberry and damson plum are joined by light soy and cedar frond. The texture is light, with soft tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a long finish. Gamay Noir, Maréchal Foch and Pinot Noir come from Cowichan Valley and the Saanich Peninsula. Sixty percent of the fruit was crushed, destemmed and fermented on skins; the remainder underwent carbonic maceration. Indigenous yeast completed fermentation before two years in barrel.
Penley Estate 2020 Atlas Shiraz
Australian Red
Ripe berry fruit is joined by spice and a hint of pepper in a dry, full-bodied style. Oak is integrated rather than dominant, and tannins are present on the palate. The Shiraz is a modern Coonawarra expression with medium-to-full body and generous flavour. The Coonawarra setting has terra rossa soils over limestone and a cool climate.
Bisquertt La Joya 2020 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
The red-wine profile includes ruby-red colour with violet edges, cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, eucalyptus, clove, nutmeg and smoky notes. Cabernet Sauvignon is the sole grape. The palate carries medium acidity, while the tannins are velvety. The wine comes from Colchagua and spends eight to ten months in French oak barrels. Its finish is pleasant and persistent.
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.
Martoccia 2020 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Italian Red
Bright cranberry and cherry appear with slate, flowers, spice and mint. Smooth, integrated tannins give the medium-structured palate an approachable shape. The wine is made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso grown in younger parcels around 300 metres. It spends about nine months in Slovenian and French oak, followed by approximately four months in bottle before release.
Lovo 2020 Blossom Rosso Veneto IGT
Italian Red
Dark plum, tayberry and tobacco appear on a sticky, downy palate. The finish is snappy and lightly spiced. Florals, dried herbs and candied cherry appear in the aromas. The blend is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Veneto. Dry-farmed grapes are hand harvested from volcanic and clay soils at two hundred metres. Fermentation and six months of ageing take place in stainless steel. It can accompany tomato-based pasta or meatballs.
Averill Creek 2020 Pinot Grigio
Canadian White
Crisp and bright, with plenty of lime zest and a hint of buttercream. Delicate floral notes accompany sweet apple, pear and honeydew melon. Citrus and green apple appear on a refreshing palate. The wine is light, lively and unoaked. This Vancouver Island Pinot Grigio has substance rather than a watery texture and can accompany barbecued prawns, a zingy salad, light seafood, shellfish, pasta or risotto.