2022
2022
Averaen 2022 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
American Red
Dark cherry and strawberry meet earth, cracked pepper and a quiet thread of vanilla. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, the palate combines ripe fruit with fresh acidity and a gently plush texture. Tea, clove and anise add savoury complexity through the finish. Pair with duck, roast chicken, salmon or mushroom dishes.
Fauvin 2022 Chenas Cuvee Selene Magnum
French Red
Redcurrant, vanilla and peony meet in an intense, silky red with enough structure to carry its generous fruit. Partial ageing in new oak brings polish and complexity without obscuring the freshness of Gamay. Drink now or hold for several years, and serve with pigeon, feathered game, roast duck, mushroom dishes or a red-fruit tart for a more unexpected pairing.
Santa Carolina Antares 2022 Shiraz
Chilean Red
Blackberry, blueberry, ripe cherry and blackcurrant lead this generous Shiraz, with black pepper, cocoa and a light touch of toasty oak adding depth. The palate is fruity and rounded, supported by soft, ripe tannins and a lingering, gently spiced finish. Its dark-fruit warmth makes it an easy table companion. Serve at cool room temperature with steak, burgers, barbecue or slow-cooked beef dishes.
Casa Viva 2022 Pinot Noir
Chilean Red
Red cherry, strawberry and soft plum lead this fresh, medium-bodied Pinot Noir, with orange peel, violet, cinnamon and a quiet earthy note adding detail. Bright acidity gives the fruit lift, while supple tannins carry the palate into a balanced, gently spiced finish. Serve at cool room temperature with roast chicken, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon or mild, creamy cheeses.
Envínate 2022 Benje Blanco
Spanish White
Smoky stone fruit, citrus peel and a saline edge sit over a firm mineral core. Old-vine Listán Blanco from high Tenerife slopes receives partial skin contact before fermentation and élevage in concrete and seasoned barrique. A flor-influenced portion adds savoury depth without obscuring the fresh fruit. The dry, layered palate finishes with salt, gentle spice and a stony lift that suits grilled fish, shellfish and roast vegetables.
Wolf Blass 2022 Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 375 mL
Australian Red
Deep red-purple colour accompanies mulberry, cassis, eucalyptus, spice and oak. The wine is dry and full-bodied, with present acidity, a generous mouthfeel, soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon in South Australia, it is bottled under screw cap in the 375 mL format. Suggested pairings include lamb, bison or other grilled and roasted red meats.
Martellozzo Santa Maria 2022 Friuli Bianco
Italian White
White flowers, apricot and mugwort accompany delicate dried-fruit and bread-crust notes. The palate brings ripe fruit, aromatic herbs and honey. Made from white grapes grown in north-eastern Italy, the wine ferments at about fifteen to sixteen degrees Celsius and briefly rests on fine lees for added complexity and softness. Suggested pairings include raw seafood, shellfish salads and pasta with fish-based sauces.
Bodegas La Purísima 2022 Consentido Monastrell Barrica
Spanish Red
Made entirely from Monastrell, this red carries fourteen percent alcohol. Fruit depth, balance and a soft profile accompany its Yecla origin. Regional vineyards range from roughly five hundred to nine hundred metres in elevation. The wine is produced by a cooperative of local growers based in Yecla, Murcia. Suggested pairings include grilled dishes and Spanish tapas.
Church & State 2022 Lost Inhibitions White
Canadian White
Pineapple, apricot, peach and floral notes accompany citrus and spice in this aromatic white blend. The palate is slightly off-dry, with a round mouthfeel and balanced acidity. Viognier, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Orange Muscat and Roussanne make up the blend. Apple, pear and rose petal are also present, and the wine has a full-bodied profile.
Piera Martellozzo 2022 Santa Maria Friuli Rosso
Italian Red
Intense ruby-red colour in the glass shows light garnet reflections. An intense fragrance includes raspberry, blackberry and ripe red fruit, with delicate vanilla also present. The palate is dry, well-balanced and full-bodied, supported by sweet, delicate tannins. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend. The wine comes from Colli Orientali del Friuli in northeastern Italy.
Morgan Bay Cellars 2022 Chardonnay California
American White
Yellow-gold colour introduces Meyer lemon, ripe pear, red apple and citrus, with vanilla and a silky caramel note also present. The palate is generous without becoming cloying, and the finish is warm and spicy. This California Chardonnay has a full style suited to rich, creamy dishes, including lobster and salmon, while its fruit and citrus remain clearly expressed.
Maison Coquard 2022 Cinsault Rosé Pays d’Oc
French Rosé
Rose-petal colour accompanies redcurrant, thyme, peony, grenadine, raspberry and citrus. The palate is delicate, with citrus and red-berry flavours followed by a long, fresh finish. Cinsault is harvested at night, and the grapes undergo six hours of pre-fermentation maceration. The soils include limestone, dolomite, marl, schist and volcanic rock. Suggested pairings include seafood, fish and oysters.
Château de Cabriac 2022 Corbières Tradition
French Red
Black-fruit aromas accompany a round, ample and fleshy palate with cassis, blackberry and roasted-coffee notes. The blend is 45 percent Syrah, 20 percent Mourvèdre, 20 percent Grenache and 15 percent old-vine Carignan. The fruit comes from clay-limestone soils on Montagne d’Alaric. After destemming, each variety is vinified separately under controlled temperatures, with maceration lasting twelve to fifteen days.
Silk & Spice 2022 Red Blend Douro
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby colour has a bright red rim. Ripe, cooked black fruit, sweet vanilla and mocha are present. The palate is rich and full, with balanced tannins and acidity and a long, smooth finish. Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet, Baga, Syrah and Tinta Roriz form the blend. Produced in Portugal’s Douro region, the wine contains 13.5 percent alcohol. Recommended service is between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Bodega Norton 2022 Reserva Malbec Mendoza
Argentinian Red
Intense red colour shows purple tones. Ripe, tart fruit combines with sweet tannins, while the palate is pleasant and persistent. Made entirely from Malbec grown between 900 and 1,200 metres in Mendoza, the wine ferments with selected yeast and undergoes natural malolactic fermentation. It matures for twelve months in second- and third-use French oak, followed by six months in bottle.
Le Paradou 2022 Cinsault Rouge Méditerranée IGP
French Red
Raspberry and redcurrant are joined by rose, white-flower and subtle spice notes. The palate is agile and balanced, with fresh acidity and a refreshing finish. Made entirely from Cinsault, the wine comes from Provence under the Méditerranée IGP designation. The fruit is grown organically, and the finished wine contains 13 percent alcohol. No wood ageing is used.
Santa Rita 2022 Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Blackcurrant and ripe black fruit appear with vanilla, herbs, cedar, cloves and spice. The wine is full-bodied and smooth, with fine, integrated tannins and a long finish. This dry Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Chile's Maipo Valley and contains 13.5 percent alcohol. The oak influence remains part of the profile alongside the dark fruit and herbal notes.
Yetti & The Kokonut 2022 Bubbles Pét-Nat
Australian Sparkling
Savagnin from a certified biodynamic block in McLaren Flat forms this pét-nat. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphur. Bright bubbles carry soft peach and pear, with fine fruit, flowers and lemon curd. The profile is clean, fresh and lively. The fruit was fully destemmed, pressed to stainless steel and completed a natural secondary fermentation in bottle.
Barossa Valley Estate 2022 Shiraz
Australian Red
Black fruit, spice, vanilla, plum and dark berry appear with approachable tannins. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures for up to seven days; malolactic fermentation and twelve months in French oak are also part of production. Vineyard blocks are harvested and vinified separately. The vineyards lie on ancient red-clay loams in Barossa Valley’s warm, dry climate.
Saget La Perrière 2022 La Petite Perrière Sauvignon Blanc
French White
Ripe yellow fruit and exotic fruit appear in the aroma, while the palate is intensely mineral, linear and persistent. Sauvignon Blanc is harvested at dawn to help preserve freshness. Traditional temperature-controlled fermentation is used, and oak ageing is avoided to preserve the fruit aromas. This dry white comes from the Loire and is classified as Vin de France.
Ferraton Père & Fils 2022 La Tournée Blanc
French White
Bright pale yellow colour with green highlights introduces citrus and grapefruit. The palate is broad and fruity, with ripe fruit, fresh acidity and persistent flavour. Vermentino and Viognier grow on clay-limestone slopes in Languedoc. The grapes are harvested at night and directly pressed without maceration. The separate wines rest on fine lees; after blending, the wine ages in tank on fine lees.
Thornhaven 2022 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Herbal, plummy and cherry notes appear with an earthy, gamey woodland character. Ripe strawberry and smoke are also present in a juicy profile. The finish is slightly tart and astringent. The wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Its pale garnet colour and watery rim complete a relatively light visual profile.
Cantine Sgarzi Grande Amoroso 2022 Puglia Rosso IGT
Italian Red
Cherry, plum and spice appear in a fruit-led profile. The palate is rounded, with a soft, pleasant bitterness on the finish. Sangiovese and Negroamaro form this Puglia IGT blend, which is presented in a semi-dry red style. The wine shows an intense ruby-red colour. Its supple character makes it an approachable choice with pasta, pizza or other savoury dishes.
Sacchetto 2022 Pinot Nero Trevenezie IGT
Italian Red
Ruby red, with red fruit, raspberry, blackberry and blue plum. The palate is smooth and accessible, with a touch of cream, generous fruit expression, fine texture and a medium-length finish. The fruit is destemmed, pressed and macerated before fermentation with selected yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine remains in tank until bottling, preserving its fruit-led character.
Charles Smith Wines 2022 Kung Fu Girl Riesling
American White
Floral, mineral and pear scents accompany lime, wet stone, apricot and tangerine. Key lime, clove and nectarine are also present in a smooth, vibrant profile. The wine is just off-dry. Made entirely from Riesling grown at Evergreen Vineyard in the Ancient Lakes area of Columbia Valley, it can accompany spicy dishes or appetizers. The bottle uses a screw cap.
Yering Station 2022 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Australian Red
Vibrant raspberry, cherry and plum fruit appear with restrained cedar and vanilla oak. The palate is smooth, with silky, sappy tannins and a structured, savoury finish. Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley is dry and delicate, with a light cherry-red colour. A hint of stewed fruit and confectionery notes are also present. The wine contains thirteen-point-five percent alcohol and is closed under screwcap.
Araldica 2022 Piemonte Barbera
Italian Red
Plum, raspberry and cherry lead this fresh, juicy red, while sour cherry, soft tannins, spicy liquorice and balsamic notes add detail. Refreshing acidity shapes the finish. Barbera grows on clay-limestone soils in the Monferrato hills, where grapes are hand-harvested before fermentation and malolactic conversion in stainless steel. The wine then matures for four to six months in stainless steel before bottling.
Project B 2022 Okanagan Valley Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Earthy strawberry aromas meet Okanagan desert notes in this pale, dry rosé. Red fruit and crisp acidity accompany a creamy texture, with 1.6 grams per litre of residual sugar. The wine is a partnership between Michael Bartier and Eric Monnin of Boutinot, bringing together Okanagan Valley vineyards and French winemaking experience. The wine contains twelve and a half percent alcohol.
Quinta da Pacheca 2022 Douro Branco
Portuguese White
Citrus colour leads to a young, floral aroma with exotic and white-fruit notes. The palate is fresh, fruit-driven and harmonious. This dry white is produced and bottled by Quinta da Pacheca in Portugal's Douro region. The estate is among the Douro properties long associated with bottling wine under its own label. Serve slightly chilled with poultry, clams, grilled fish, shellfish, salads or pasta.
Fiuza 2022 Oceanus Reserva Touriga Nacional & Alicante Bouschet
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby colour introduces aromas of violet and red fruit with notes of wood. The palate is full-bodied, with balanced acidity, velvety tannins and a long, structured finish. Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet grow on clay-limestone soils in the Tejo region. Vinification includes a pre-fermentation maceration for aromatic extraction and supple tannins. The wine contains between thirteen and fourteen percent alcohol.