Wine
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Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1980 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Walnut, caramel and dried fruit meet vanilla, coffee and a trace of blond tobacco. Full and smooth on the palate, it balances oxidative richness with a surprising line of freshness, layering mild spice, candied fruit and noble rancio through a long finish. Pair with walnut cake, chocolate dessert, aged hard cheese or toasted almonds.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1999 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Fresh fig, vanilla and gently toasted dried fruit lead a mature, deeply aromatic profile. The palate is rich yet composed, bringing oxidative warmth and savoury depth into balance with lingering fruit and a measured finish. Serve lightly chilled alongside almond tart, dried-fruit cake, blue cheese or dark chocolate with roasted nuts.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1988 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Gingerbread and complex rancio aromas open into fresh hazelnut and bitter-orange marmalade. Broad and ample on the palate, the sweetness is shaped by savoury oxidative depth and a lively citrus edge, giving the mature profile clarity and length. Serve lightly chilled with nut pastries, orange cake, blue cheese or a square of dark chocolate.
Arnaud de Villeneuve Rivesaltes Ambré 5 Years
French Dessert
Burnished copper in colour, this naturally sweet fortified wine offers dried orange, apricot and raisin with toasted nuts and warm spice. Five years of maturation bring supple depth and a gentle oxidative character, while balanced freshness keeps the richness precise. Smooth and persistent, it is equally compelling with nut tarts, mature cheese or after dinner.
Wild Goose 2021 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer
Canadian Dessert
Ripe orchard fruit and a gentle floral perfume open a medium-sweet dessert wine with generous texture and clear varietal character. Bright, incisive acidity cuts through the residual sweetness, keeping the palate lively and focused. Light in alcohol and easy to pair, it finishes fresh enough for fruit desserts, blue cheese or spiced dishes.
Mural de Favaios Moscatel do Douro
Portuguese Dessert
Floral aromas, honey and toasted apple lead a fresh, expressive bouquet, with marmalade and citrus peel adding depth. The palate is sweet yet balanced, combining smooth texture with bright aromatic lift and a poised, elegant finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, with fruit-based desserts or alongside a plate of toasted almonds.
Mayhem 2018 Fortified Gewürztraminer
Canadian Dessert
Nutty caramel and candied fruit lead a concentrated, oxidative nose, with warm spice and tropical tones adding detail. The palate is rich and warming, bringing ginger and cinnamon into balance with the preserved-fruit sweetness. Barrel-aged depth carries through the finish, leaving a layered echo of caramel, spice and candied fruit.
Northern Lights Estate Seduction Strawberry Rhubarb Wine
Canadian Dessert
Ripe berry fruit and tart garden freshness meet an opulent tropical note and lightly spicy litchi. Off-dry and just shy of sweet, the medium-bodied palate has a creamy, faintly buttery and smooth mouthfeel, while a citrus undercurrent keeps the fruit bright and the finish light rather than cloying. Serve well chilled with chicken curry, spicy sausage, cake or fruit desserts; the gentle sweetness works especially well alongside aromatic heat.
Northern Lights Mirtillo Blueberry Wine
Canadian Dessert
Juicy dark berry fruit leads an expressive, fruit-forward profile, with subtle vanilla and a delicate leafy fragrance adding definition. The palate is off-dry and medium-bodied, balancing vivid berry flavour with the breadth of Hungarian-oak ageing. The texture stays lively and composed through a gently rounded finish.
Elephant Island 2022 Cassis
Canadian Dessert
Deeply concentrated black currant fruit leads with an exuberant, almost liqueur-like intensity. The palate is rich and sweet, yet the vivid fruit keeps the profile energetic rather than heavy. A smooth, generous texture carries through the finish, leaving a long, unmistakably dark-berry impression with enough freshness to invite another small pour.
Elephant Island 2022 Apricot Wine
Canadian Dessert
Fragrant ripe stone fruit opens with honey, tropical fruit and delicate floral notes. The palate is smooth and velvety, layering yellow plum and peach with a bright lift of citrus zest. Vibrant acidity keeps the natural sweetness fresh, while honeyed fruit and a subtle hint of spice linger through a long, polished finish.
Elephant Island 2025 Blackcurrant Wine
Canadian Dessert
Vibrant cassis and dark berry fruit lead this medium-sweet, medium-bodied dessert wine. The palate is concentrated yet balanced, with lively acidity lifting the lush fruit and keeping the sweetness in check. A gently tangy line brings freshness to the close, leaving a generous, fruit-forward finish that remains bright and composed.
Elephant Island 2025 Cherry Wine
Canadian Dessert
Ripe cherry opens with almond, gentle spice and a light floral note. The palate is smooth and concentrated, layering sweet cherry fruit with enough tartness to keep the texture lively. Subtle vanilla and earthy tones add depth, while a long, velvety finish carries cherry compote and soft spice without becoming heavy.
Northern Lights Heritage Haskap
Canadian Dessert
Deep wild berry fruit leads a concentrated, full-bodied palate. The dark-fruit intensity is framed by measured Hungarian-oak depth, giving the wine a firm, composed shape rather than overt sweetness. Rich texture and dark-fruit persistence carry through a long, age-worthy finish with a quiet savoury edge.
Northern Lights Cranberry Wine
Canadian Dessert
Whole-berry fermentation keeps the red-fruit character vivid and direct, bringing bright berry flavour with a naturally tart, gently bitter edge. A measured touch of sweetness rounds the palate without obscuring its freshness. Firm acidity gathers the flavours into a clean, lingering finish that remains lively and dry in feel.
Maan Farms Raspberry
Canadian Dessert
Pure red-berry fruit leads a bright, straightforward profile, pairing generous sweetness with a soft natural tartness. The palate is smooth and juicy rather than heavy, keeping the fresh-fruit character clear from the first sip. A gently tangy finish restores balance and leaves a clean echo of ripe summer berries.
Maan Farms 2013 Blackberry Wine
Canadian Dessert
Concentrated black fruit leads a rich, fruit-driven profile, with a soft jammy note and deep berry intensity. The palate is full and gently coating, balancing natural sweetness with enough tartness to keep the fruit lively. A smooth, warming finish carries juicy dark-berry flavour without becoming cloying, making this an expressive after-dinner pour.
Gekkeikan NV Japanese Plum Wine
Japanese Dessert
Subtly sweet and full-bodied, with ripe plum nectar at the centre and a gentle touch of apple and pear tartness bringing balance. Notes of peach, nectarine, toasted almond and warm spice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, smooth and clean. Serve chilled, over ice, with spicy dishes or alongside a simple fruit dessert.
Northern Lights Seduction Strawberry Rhubarb Wine
Canadian Dessert
Ripe summer berries form a bright, inviting nose. The palate is off-dry and medium-bodied, with a tart red-fruit lift balancing the gentle sweetness and lending a creamy, rounded texture. Fresh acidity keeps the fruit lively, carrying a smooth, refreshing rose-style finish with a clean savoury edge.
Clos du Soleil 2020 Estate Reserve Red Similkameen Valley
Canadian Red
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.
Blue Grouse 2023 Pinot Noir Cowichan Valley
Canadian Red
Red cherry and raspberry meet forest floor, cool florals and a restrained touch of spice. Amphora brings textural depth, while seasoned oak adds structure without dominating the fruit. Medium-bodied and composed, the palate has fine tannins and maritime freshness. The finish remains savoury and precise. Serve with duck, salmon or mushrooms.
Painted Rock 2022 Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
Herbs and spice frame dark cherry on the nose. The palate is brambly and concentrated, with the variety's savoury character carried by firm, gently gripping tannins. Extended hangtime gives the fruit full flavour, while 18 months in French oak adds polish and depth. Structured now, it has clear potential to develop further.
Meyer Family 2022 Micro Cuvée Chardonnay
Canadian White
Lemon, mandarin, vanilla and honey open a rich but finely defined nose. The palate brings ripe peach, yellow apple and orange together with vibrant acidity, while lees ageing and French oak add breadth without obscuring the fruit. The texture remains harmonious and composed through a persistent, elegant finish.
Burrowing Owl 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Cassis, damson plum, blueberry and dark cherry form a generous aromatic core, edged by cedar, sweet spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and structured, the palate carries blackberry and plum through fine, firm tannins. A restrained savoury note adds lift before the long, polished finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Syrah Cuvée Classique Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Black and white peppercorn frame red bramble fruit, black olive, aromatic herbs and a savoury note of rusted iron. Structured but not heavy, the palate is defined by restraint and a cool, peppery drive rather than overt richness. The finish remains dark, herbal and composed. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, beef or grilled mushrooms.
Summerhill 2020 Cabernets
Canadian Red
Soft and fruit-forward after bottle ageing, this Okanagan red shows black cherry, cola, cocoa and cedar, with a savoury dimension alongside the fruit. Tannins and oak are beautifully integrated, and the overall texture is smooth and harmonious. Decanting is recommended. The documented profile brings the fruit, cedar and cocoa notes together with the wine's savoury complexity, integrated tannins and oak.
Le Vieux Pin 2023 Petit Blanc 375mL Okanagan Valley
Canadian White
Green citrus, gooseberry and fresh currant open into a light touch of tropical fruit. Orchard-fruit weight gives the mid-palate shape, while the dry, aromatic profile remains lithe and refreshing rather than slight. Clean and versatile through the finish, it is an easy match for shellfish, salads, goat cheese or lightly spiced dishes.
Averill Creek 2024 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Tart red fruit leads with delicate berry fragrance and an earthy tobacco note. The palate is light to medium in body, balancing freshness with a quietly structured feel. Fine acidity keeps the fruit vivid, while savoury earth and gentle spice add dimension through a clean, composed finish that remains bright rather than weighty.