British Columbia
British Columbia
Emandare Vineyard 2023 Estate Maréchal Foch
Canadian Red
Blackcurrant, plum and fig meet a hint of pepper. The wine is robust and is fermented and aged in neutral French oak. Fruit comes from the estate vineyard in the Cowichan Valley. The property is organically dry-farmed, and the winery made its first vintage after reviving an established vineyard. Production for this release totalled 175 cases.
Else 2025 Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
A winter freeze left the project without fruit the previous year; friends at Joie supplied grapes from Secrest Mountain Vineyard in Oliver, British Columbia. They were picked on September third. The Pinot Noir was destemmed, fermented by wild yeasts and kept on skins for fifteen days. Ageing lasted six months in neutral French oak, and the wine contains 11.4 percent alcohol.
Pamplemousse Jus 2024 Maréchal Foch
Canadian Red
Deep and inky, this red wine is made entirely from Maréchal Foch, a teinturier grape with dark skin and flesh. Blueberry and blackcurrant shape the fruit profile. The whole clusters are pressed before the juice moves into neutral oak, and alcohol is eleven and a half percent. The fruit comes from Summerland, British Columbia. The variety was developed in Colmar for resistance to cold and vineyard disease.
Artakama 2023 Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
This Cabernet Franc comes from the Black Sage–Osoyoos area of the Okanagan Valley and lists 13.2 percent alcohol. Low-input, low-intervention farming is paired with hands-off natural winemaking. Apart from a small sulphite addition at bottling, the process uses no commercial yeast, enzymes, powdered tannins, colour additives or Mega Purple. The listed sulphite addition is twenty-five to thirty-five parts per million.
A Sunday in August Sparkling Chardonnay
Canadian Sparkling
Citrus, green apple, light pear and subtle biscuit form the profile. Fine, steady bubbles give a gentle lift across the palate, while bright acidity supports a crisp, lighter style. A clean citrus note appears at the end with a mild almond tone. Made in British Columbia from Chardonnay, this sparkling wine is suited to oysters, fried chicken, smoked salmon or goat cheese.
Culmina 2014 Merlot
Canadian Red
Plum, cherry, blackberry, anise, sweet and savoury spices, and toasted oak form the profile of this Merlot. Ripe dark and red berries meet toasted vanilla spice in a supple, smooth texture. Fruit from Arise Bench on the Golden Mile Bench is bottled unfiltered and unfined. Maturation lasts sixteen months in French oak, with fifteen percent new barrels.
Sea Star 2023 Luna Maris Sparkling Wine
Canadian Sparkling
Bright acidity meets hints of brioche and a velvety depth. Crisp citrus, green apple and pear appear with a delicate mineral character in this lively, dry sparkling wine. The winery is based on Pender Island, where its vineyard reaches Mount Menzies and touches the Salish Sea. Its practices emphasize sustainability, environmental stewardship and socially responsible standards.
Fort Berens Estate Winery 2023 White Gold Reserve Chardonnay
Canadian White
Half the Chardonnay was whole-cluster pressed. The remainder was crushed, destemmed and left on skins for four hours before pressing. Cold fermentation used natural yeast, followed by seven months in French oak and partial malolactic fermentation. Lemon zest, stone fruit, roasted nuts and honey blossom appear with a rich, buttery mouthfeel, fresh acidity, integrated oak and a long finish.
Fort Berens 2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc British Columbia
Canadian Red
Cedar, dark cherry and black raspberry appear with sweet spice, sarsaparilla, dill, smoke and savoury rusticity. The wine has a smooth, medium-plus palate, bold character and a shorter finish. Partial whole clusters were used, fermentation occurred with native yeasts, and maturation lasted fourteen months in wood. Made from Cabernet Franc, the wine carries the British Columbia VQA designation.
Echo Bay 2016 Cabernet Franc–Malbec
Canadian Red
Cabernet Franc makes up sixty percent of the blend, joined by forty percent Malbec. The varieties were destemmed, crushed and fermented separately, then matured for eighteen months in barrel, with twenty percent new wood. After blending, the wine rested briefly before bottling and further bottle ageing. The finished red records thirteen percent alcohol, a pH of 3.77 and total acidity of 7.2.
Pamplemousse Jus 2024 Fortified
Canadian Fortified
Castel and Marquette grapes form the blend. Fortification uses a grape-based spirit from Maple Leaf Distilling, and the wine ages for one year. Gentle oxidative character accompanies dried cranberries, raisins and subtle spice. Production totalled 570 bottles. This first fortified release comes from a small independent natural winery in Summerland, British Columbia, established by a group of friends.
Sage Hayward 2023 Estate Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Fruit comes from Falcon Ridge and Raven Hill vineyards on Saturna Island. The site lies in the Southern Gulf Islands, where a cool maritime climate meets dense sand and mudstone over clay with ancient marine sediment. The wine is rich and medium-bodied, with a lingering spicy finish. Pinot Noir is hand-picked from estate vines, and the first plantings on the property date to nineteen ninety-five.
CheckMate 2021 Silent Bishop Merlot
Canadian Red
Red currant, raspberry, coffee, tobacco and floral notes join black fruit, mocha and dark chocolate. The wine is fresh and lively, with fine-grained tannins and a lengthy finish. Merlot comes from the cooler western benches of the South Okanagan. Wild fermentation is followed by twenty months in French oak. The palate also carries black cherry, blackcurrant and balanced acidity.
Fairview Cellars 2011 The Bear Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Medium ruby-purple colour accompanies ripe cherry and liquorice. The wine is dry, with medium-plus acidity and full, ripe tannins. Cherry, plum, cassis, spice and tobacco appear, with a long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, joined by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Mint, blackcurrant and spicy cherry are also present. Production totalled three hundred cases.
Averill Creek 2018 Barrel 24 Pinot Noir Cowichan Valley
Canadian Red
This Pinot Noir comes from fifteen-year-old vines in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. The vineyard occupies a south-facing slope of Mount Prevost, where four Pinot Noir clones are planted. The property is located just outside Duncan, and the site is cropped at low yields. The bottling was offered to CRU Society members. Cowichan Valley holds recognition as a British Columbia sub-geographical indication.
Liber Estates 2021 Rebil Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Light colour accompanies intense, spicy and savoury flavours with branchy forest-floor notes. Juicy sweet black cherry, floral detail, cinnamon and subtle tight-grained oak are also present. The Pinot Noir grows near the west-facing bank of the Similkameen River in Cawston. Whole berries ferment at cool temperatures, followed by ten months in French oak. Alcohol is 13.8 percent.
Chaberton 2024 Red 4 L Box
Canadian Red
Cherry and spice aromas include vanilla. This dry red is smooth on the palate, with flavours of cherry, plum and sweet spice. The current house blend uses British Columbia grapes sourced from the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys, with Merlot, Chancellor and Gamay Noir forming the largest portions. Vegan-friendly production, thirteen percent alcohol and zero grams per litre of residual sugar are also specified.
Peller Family Vineyards Chardonnay NV
Canadian White
Ripe pear and apple open with hazelnut and a gentle vanilla note. The palate is smooth and rounded, combining orchard fruit with buttery oak and a subtle spicy undertone. Light to medium in body, it keeps its richer accents measured and balanced. The finish is mellow and lingering, leaving apple, soft oak and a quiet nutty warmth.
Rathjen Cellars Imperative Dry Vermouth
Canadian Fortified
Orange peel and fresh herbs lead a light, aromatic nose, with cardamom and marjoram adding warm, savoury detail. Roasted dandelion root gives the palate an earthy bitterness, while wormwood keeps the dry profile firm and focused. The fruit remains restrained, allowing the botanical layers to unfold without heaviness. The finish is crisp, gently bitter and refreshing. Serve chilled as an aperitif, over ice with citrus, or use it to bring local herbal character to a Martini.
Esquimalt Rosso Sweet Vermouth
Canadian Fortified
Plum, fig and orange lead a generous aroma, followed by brown sugar, rosemary and cinnamon. The palate is rich but composed, with ripe fruit and cola balanced by white pepper, clove, star anise and a firm herbal line. A mead-based texture gives the middle palate breadth without becoming syrupy. The finish is savoury, gently bitter and warming. Serve lightly chilled over ice, or use it in a Negroni, Martinez or Manhattan.
Esquimalt Dry Vermouth 500 mL
Canadian Fortified
Honeysuckle, green apple and pear open an aromatic nose, moving into ripe peach, chamomile and elderflower. The palate is fresh and crisp, with lively acidity balancing subtle honeyed fruit and a firm herbaceous line. Pineapple, mango and apricot add generosity without changing the dry profile, while a faint grassy note keeps the finish precise. Serve well chilled over ice with olives and a touch of brine, or use it in a classic Martini.
Esquimalt Bianco Sweet Vermouth
Canadian Fortified
Lemon peel, vanilla and garden herbs spring from the glass, joined by chamomile and a warm orange-spice note. The palate is sweet but not cloying, with lively acidity and a firm herbaceous bitterness keeping the texture focused. A subtle grassy note adds freshness before bitter lemon carries the long finish. Serve well chilled over ice with a lemon twist or olive, topped with sparkling water, or use it in a lighter Negroni-style cocktail.
Averill Creek Rosé Vermouth
Canadian Fortified
Linden blossom and pineapple weed give the aroma a gently floral, meadow-like character, joined by pink peppercorn and a hint of star anise. The palate is bright and lightly honeyed, with fresh herbal tones from nettle and tea balanced by cardamom spice and clean acidity. Its sweetness is measured, allowing the botanicals to remain precise. The finish is fragrant, gently bitter and refreshing. Serve chilled over ice, with soda or in a spritz.
A Sunday in August Gulf Island Vermouth
Canadian Fortified
Bright citrus peel and fresh coastal herbs shape a lively, aromatic nose, with a soft floral note adding lift. The palate is dry and lightly textured, carrying subtle orchard fruit beneath layered botanical bitterness. A clean saline suggestion keeps the profile energetic, while the citrus returns through a crisp, gently bitter finish. Serve chilled over ice with a citrus twist, or use it in a lighter Negroni-style aperitif alongside olives, fresh cheese or simple seafood.
Please! Beverage Co. Mango Margarita 355 mL
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Fresh mango adds a ripe, tropical lift to a classic lime-and-tequila base. The palate is juicy and rounded without losing definition, as citrus acidity and a gentle saline edge keep the fruit bright. Orange liqueur brings subtle depth, while the finish remains clean, lightly tangy and refreshing. Serve very cold or over ice with a lime wedge, alongside grilled prawns, fish tacos, guacamole or spicy corn dishes.
Please! Beverage Co. Grapefruit Paloma 355 mL
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Juicy grapefruit leads with a bright citrus aroma and a gently bittersweet edge. Tequila gives the palate an earthy agave centre, while lime and a subtle saline note add freshness and definition. The texture is smooth and lively, finishing crisp, tart and clean. Serve well chilled or over ice with a grapefruit wedge and chili salt, alongside grilled chicken, shrimp tacos, ceviche or a fresh jicama salad.
Please! Beverage Co. Classic Margarita 4-Pack
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Fresh lime gives the aroma a vivid citrus lift, with blue-agave tequila providing a clean, earthy backbone. House-made triple sec adds orange depth and a measured sweetness, while sea salt sharpens the fruit and brings a savoury edge. The palate stays bright and balanced through a crisp finish. Serve ice-cold or over ice in a salt-rimmed glass with guacamole, grilled fish, tacos or crunchy tortilla chips.
NiceLife Peach Bellini Orange, Lemon & Vodka 473 mL Tall Can
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Ripe peach gives the opening a soft, juicy sweetness, sharpened by fresh orange and lemon. Passion fruit adds a tart tropical accent, while orange bitters bring subtle aromatic depth and keep the vodka-based palate from feeling simple. Bright citrus carries through a clean, lively finish. Serve thoroughly chilled or over ice with a citrus wheel, alongside brunch dishes, fresh fruit, soft cheese or lightly spiced appetizers.
Mainland Whisky Coffee Old Fashioned 50 mL
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Roasted espresso and dark coffee meet a warm whisky core, with caramelized sweetness rounding the edges. Aromatic bitters add spice and a gently herbal lift, keeping the palate focused despite its richness. The texture is smooth and concentrated, finishing on coffee, orange peel and lingering whisky warmth. Pour over a small cube and garnish with citrus, or pair with chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheese or a not-too-sweet dessert.
Mainland Whisky Cherry Old Fashioned 50 mL
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Whisky leads with warm grain and gentle oak, layered with ripe cherry and a dark cocoa-like bitterness. The fruit brings a rounded richness without overwhelming the spirit, while house-made chocolate bitters add structure and a savoury edge. Smooth and concentrated through the finish, it is designed for a small pour over ice. Serve with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, charcuterie or firm aged cheese.