Wine
Aasha Wines 2017 From Here On In Syrah
Red and blue berries lead, lifted by bright eucalyptus and swirls of spicy tobacco. The palate is fresh and light-bodied but layered, with savoury notes of crisp bacon, cigar box and leather adding depth. Fine acidity keeps the fruit energetic, while a vivid stemmy note draws the wine into a long, distinctive and quietly magnetic finish.
Aasha Wines 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Time
Dark fruit, dried eucalyptus and sweet tobacco shape a poised, savoury nose. The palate is powerful yet polished, with velvety tannins and an earthy note adding depth beneath the fruit. French oak brings measured structure without obscuring freshness. Give it a short decant and serve with grilled steak, braised beef, roast lamb or firm aged cheese.
Tawse 2019 Riesling 250 mL Can
Very pale and expressive, with peach, lime zest and wet stone leading the nose. Pineapple, orange zest and ripe apple broaden the fruit on the palate, while brisk acidity keeps the off-dry style balanced and refreshing. The finish is bright and clean, making the compact can a natural match for spicy noodles, picnic fare, sushi or salty snacks.
Pamplemousse Jus 2023 Léon Millot
Dark cherry and plum lead a juicy, generous nose, with woodsy spice adding depth. The palate is rich and round but still energetic, carrying ripe fruit with a lightly wild, savoury edge. A gentle sparkle keeps the texture lively, while the spicy dark-fruit character lingers through a vibrant finish.
Solvero 2020 Pinot Noir
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
Wesbert 2020 Wise Guy Red Blend
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 Magnum
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.
French Door 2022 Fleur
Rust 2022 Chardonnay
White peach and pale plum lead a textured, quietly complex white, with a delicate caramel note adding warmth. Firm pressing and spontaneous barrel fermentation bring breadth and subtle oxidative detail while the fruit remains clear. Rounded yet balanced, it carries gentle richness through a composed, persistent finish.
Orofino 2022 Pinot Gris 1.5 L Pouch
Honeyed peach and fresh citrus lead a generous, aromatic profile. The palate is dry and layered, with ripe fruit weight, a complex texture and enough acidity to keep the finish composed and refreshing. The portable pouch holds the equivalent of two standard bottles, making it well suited to picnics, beach lunches, charcuterie or simply serving well chilled on a warm evening.
Orofino 2021 PTG
Birch Block 2022 Pinot Noir Magnum
Leather, pipe tobacco and vanilla pod lead into rose petal, violets and wild sagebrush. The palate feels lively and multidimensional, with whole-cluster character bringing savoury definition and toasted spice. Soft, velvety tannins keep the structure supple, carrying floral detail, woodland herbs and warm spice through a poised, quietly persistent finish.
Great Northern 2011 Syrah
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.
Culmina 2019 Decora Riesling
Daisies, dried apricot and toasted almond open with a subtle yeasty note. The palate is bright and energetic, with creamy texture rounding starfruit and fuzzy peach. A clean, dry line of acidity keeps the fruit precise, while chalky, flinty minerality gives the finish a focused, quietly persistent character.
Therianthropy 2020 Claire de Lune Riesling
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.
Mission Hill 2019 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Crunchy blackberry and violet open with leather, black pepper and integrated smoke. Concentrated yet fresh, the palate combines polished tannins with a firm, youthful structure and a clear line of acidity. Dark fruit and savoury spice carry the strong finish. Decant for an hour and serve with grilled steak, lamb shoulder, roast peppers or hard cheese.
Pentage 2019 Roussanne Marsanne Viognier
Le Vieux Pin 2016 Petit Blanc Okanagan Valley
Green citrus, pear and gooseberry meet white flowers and a subtle tropical note. The palate is dry and aromatic, with orchard-fruit weight through the middle and a lithe, refreshing line of acidity. Clean, quietly textured and versatile, it finishes with citrus and herbs. Pair it with shellfish, goat cheese or lightly spiced vegetables.