Red
Painted Rock 2020 Merlot
Cherry, blueberry and chocolate lead an inviting nose. The palate moves into blackcurrant and ripe cherry, with spice adding savoury definition around the fruit. Eighteen months in French oak brings quiet depth and polish without obscuring the wine's freshness, carrying the dark fruit into a composed, persistent finish.
Painted Rock 2020 Red Icon
Black cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry lead a layered, concentrated profile, with blackcurrant, spice and chocolate adding depth. The palate is firm but polished, showing composed tannins and enough freshness to keep the dark fruit in focus. Decant if serving now, particularly alongside roast beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Lunessence 2022 Gamay
Liquid cherry, raspberry and red plum open with light spice, herbs and a subtle woodland note. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate turns savoury and mouth-watering, bringing baked cherry, plum, cracked pepper and fine herbs into focus. Bright acidity and a mineral finish give the wine length and energy. Serve slightly chilled with mushroom risotto, roast duck, quail or charcuterie.
Poplar Grove 2020 Merlot
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.
Fairview Cellars 2012 Premier Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark fruit, cassis and prune lead, joined by leather and a measured tobacco note. The palate is broad and silky, with red currant and plum adding lift around a dry, medium-bodied frame. Smooth, still-present tannins give shape, while dark chocolate and savoury maturity settle into a balanced, medium-length finish.
Mayhem 2018 Anarchy Merlot
Ripe strawberry, black cherry and raspberry-rhubarb pie lead a generous, layered nose, with milk chocolate and restrained French oak adding depth. The palate is youthful and structured, bringing the dark fruit into focus with fresh acidity. Peppery spice shapes the finish and keeps the wine poised rather than heavy.
Apara 2022 Syrah
Brambly red and dark berries open with a clear white-pepper lift and stem-derived spice. Light on its feet, the palate is crunchy and refreshing, with whole-cluster energy keeping the fruit vivid. Neutral oak sits quietly in the background, allowing bright berry flavours and savoury spice to carry through a clean, lively finish.
Osoyoos Larose 2022 Petales d’Osoyoos
Exuberant and muscular, with savoury spice running through a ripe Bordeaux-style profile. The five-variety blend gives the palate breadth and layered structure, while youthful energy keeps the finish lively rather than heavy. Decant for 30 to 45 minutes before serving with roast lamb, grilled beef or mushroom dishes.
Unsworth Vineyards 2022 Pinot Noir
Bright red fruit and floral notes lead a light-bodied, almost ethereal profile, with baking spice adding warmth. The palate is clean and balanced, shaped by lively acidity and fully integrated tannins. Graceful and food-friendly, it works especially well with grilled salmon, roast chicken, root vegetables or mushroom dishes, and can take a slight chill.
50th Parallel 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Okanagan Valley
Dark cherry and dried red currant lead, joined by sage, chocolate mint and a measured touch of oak spice. The palate is poised and lively, with fresh acidity carrying sour cherry and cinnamon through a supple middle. Fine tannins and savoury detail shape a vibrant, clean finish. Serve with duck, salmon or wild mushrooms.
Orofino 2021 Gamay
Hermit Wine 2017 RMX
Deep ruby in colour, with cedar, plum and warm oak spice joined by a subtle herbal note. The dry palate is medium to full-bodied, bringing blackberry and ripe plum into sharper focus. Racy acidity gives the fruit lift, while firm structure and a gently warming finish keep the generous profile composed.
Therapy Vineyards 2014 Super Ego
Tobacco and smoke open with baked cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by vanilla, mocha and measured oak. The palate is full and balanced, with firm, well-shaped tannins framing the ripe fruit. Earthy and herbal notes add savoury depth, carrying the wine into a warming, persistent finish with mature complexity.
Cassini 2018 Maximus Red
Cassis and black currant lead, joined by black pepper, dark berries, vanilla, cocoa and tobacco. Full-bodied and generous, the palate layers blackberry, raspberry and black cherry with measured oak and warm spice. Soft tannins keep the structure polished, carrying concentrated fruit and savoury detail through a long, silky and composed finish.
Rust 2022 Gamay
Juicy raspberry and red cherry lead a bright, vibrant palate, with a light touch of spice bringing savoury contrast. Fresh acidity keeps the fruit lively and the finish clean, energetic and easy to return to. Lightly chilled, it is a versatile match for charcuterie, roasted squash or richly seasoned vegetable dishes.
Tawse 2019 Gamay
Light and softly textured, with fresh cherry and red berries opening over a clear mineral note. Dried flowers and a gentle earthy tone add mature detail, while bright acidity keeps the fruit lively and direct. Fine tannins carry the pale, graceful palate into an easy, savoury finish suited to roast poultry, charcuterie or mushroom dishes.
Rust 2020 Solus
Dense black cherry and blackberry meet espresso, dark chocolate and toasted cedar in a compact, full-bodied red. Chewy tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while a firm cocoa bitterness keeps the finish savoury and composed. Structured and cellar-worthy, it benefits from air and suits deeply flavoured beef or mushroom dishes.
Osoyoos Larose 2020 Le Grand Vin
Opaque garnet, opening slowly on dark fruit. The palate is fuller-bodied, round and smooth, with medium acidity giving shape to the sweet black-fruit core. Vanilla adds warmth without obscuring the fruit, while firm tannins gather through the finish. Decant for an hour and serve with osso buco, roast lamb, savoury mushrooms or other slow-braised dishes.