Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island
Blue Grouse 2022 Quill White
Canadian White
White peach and pineapple lead with a light jasmine perfume. Juicy citrus brings energy to the palate, while vibrant natural acidity keeps the blend bright and precise. The texture remains clean and easy-moving, with tropical fruit, orchard fruit and delicate florals carrying into a refreshing, well-balanced finish that invites another glass.
Sea Cider Pippins Sparkling Cider 750 mL
Canadian Cider
Juicy, expressive and playful, this aromatic off-dry cider shows citrus, apple, lemongrass, pineapple and confectionery in the official profile. The name refers to apple trees grown from seed and to the varieties that developed during North America's pioneering age. Made on Vancouver Island, it brings heritage-apple history together with an aromatic, fruit-led sparkling cider style.
Averill Creek 2021 Piquette Rouge 473 mL
Canadian Red
Blackberry, currant and a savoury herbal note lead this lightly sparkling red, with vivid colour and the wild-fruit character of Maréchal Foch. Rehydrated red-wine pressings ferment naturally before a small dosage creates a gentle spritz in the can. The palate is juicy, tart and low in alcohol, finishing fresh rather than heavy. Serve well chilled with noodle dishes, charcuterie, grilled vegetables or picnic fare.
Averill Creek 2021 Piquette Blanc 473 mL
Canadian White
Pineapple, melon and tart citrus lead this lightly sparkling white, with the fragrant lift of Gewürztraminer and a fresh, hazy character. Rehydrated grape pressings ferment in used oak before settling, then a small dosage creates a gentle spritz in the can. The palate stays bright, low in alcohol and clean through the finish. Serve well chilled with noodle dishes, picnic fare, fresh salads or soft cheese.
Rathjen Cellars 2018 Saison Vineyard Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Orange peel, apricot and Bosc pear give this dry Pinot Gris a bright, ripe profile. Concentrated fruit meets pronounced acidity, creating a tart, energetic palate with a rich, viscous texture. Fruit from Saison Vineyard on Vancouver Island carries a saline, marine-fresh impression, with green apple and understated meadow flowers around a savoury herbal edge. The finish stays fresh, textured and distinctly coastal.
Tugwell Creek Meadery 2020 Harvest Melomel Mixed Berry Mead
Canadian Dessert
An off-dry melomel combines local honey with a blend of berries from the farm. The palate is clean, crisp and distinctly fruity, followed by a soft honey finish. The berry mix includes marionberry, loganberry and gooseberry. The honey and fruit are tied to the producer’s farm near Sooke on Vancouver Island. Salmon is a suggested pairing.
Rathjen Cellars 2020 Wine Bunker Red
Canadian Red
Ripe mulberry, blackberry and damson plum are joined by light soy and cedar frond. The texture is light, with soft tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a long finish. Gamay Noir, Maréchal Foch and Pinot Noir come from Cowichan Valley and the Saanich Peninsula. Sixty percent of the fruit was crushed, destemmed and fermented on skins; the remainder underwent carbonic maceration. Indigenous yeast completed fermentation before two years in barrel.
Averill Creek 2019 Pinot Grigio
Canadian White
Crisp and bright, with plenty of lime zest and a hint of buttercream. Delicate floral notes accompany sweet apple, pear and honeydew melon. Citrus and green apple appear on a refreshing palate. The wine is light, lively and unoaked. This Vancouver Island Pinot Grigio has substance rather than a watery texture and can accompany barbecued prawns, a zingy salad, light seafood, shellfish, pasta or risotto.
Poppyshake 2023 Sparkling Red
Canadian Sparkling
Cabernet Libre and Cayuga form a sparkling red with 10.1 percent alcohol. Raspberry, black pepper and blood orange appear in the profile. The wine comes from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and is associated with Salt Spring Island. It belongs to Kathleen Sinclair’s personal project; she is a natural wine and cider maker whose earlier work included Bella Wines.
Emandare Vineyard 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Canadian White
The Sauvignon Blanc vines grow on a south-sloping Cowichan Valley hillside in the rain shadow of Mount Prevost, overlooking Somenos Lake. The site includes some of Vancouver Island's oldest plantings of the variety. The wine undergoes natural fermentation without new oak. The estate stewards this Cowichan Valley property alongside nature and uses old-world, low-intervention cellar methods.
Rathjen Cellars 2018 P + G Pinot Noir–Gamay
Canadian Red
Wild cherry, raspberry, plum and pink peppercorn appear in a light, juicy profile with fresh acidity and salinity. Pinot Noir and Gamay from Vancouver Island make up the blend in equal proportions. The fruit received a forty-eight-hour cold soak, followed by native fermentation in open-top bins and one week on skins. Each variety spent one year in neutral French barrels before blending, then another year in barrel. Bottling was unfined and unfiltered.
Averill Creek NV Charme de l’Île
Canadian Sparkling
Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from Vancouver Island are made as a Charmat-method sparkling wine, with secondary fermentation in tank. The style is brisk, fresh and lively. Green apple, citrus and mineral notes meet light florals, pear, honey and an herbal savoury note. The palate is light, and the finish is crisp and zesty. The fruit comes from Cowichan Valley.
40 Knots 2022 Siegerrebe
Canadian White
Guava, star fruit, grapefruit rind, passion fruit, currant leaf and wildflowers form an expressive profile. Two months on the lees add a slight softness. The wine is light-bodied and high in acidity, with a dry, chalky texture. The ripe tropical character makes it a natural match for ceviche and salted chips in this cool coastal style.
Averill Creek Vineyard 2021 Somenos Traminer
Canadian White
Gewürztraminer comes from an exposed, sloping area near the top of the estate vineyard. The site combines alluvial Royston-Qualicum soil with sandy loam and is dry-farmed using permacultural and regenerative practices. The vineyard lies on the mid-slope of Mount Prevost in the Cowichan Valley. Its elevation ranges from 118 to 240 metres within Vancouver Island's dry-summer climate.
A Sunday in August 2024 Island Vibes
Canadian Rosé
Red cherry, raspberry and strawberry accompany a light, bright profile with low tannins and refreshing acidity. Ortega and Foch are co-fermented from certified-organic fruit grown on the Saanich Peninsula. The grapes spend ten days on skins before pressing into stainless steel. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with only a trace of sulphur added. Production totalled 250 cases.
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.
Emandare Vineyard 2023 Wolff Vineyard Pinot Noir
Canadian Red
Red cherry, cranberry, wild rose, mushroom, subtle apple and dusty minerality shape the profile. The palate has a clean texture. Pinot Noir comes from thirty-five-year-old vines and is fermented and aged in neutral French oak. Bottling takes place without fining or filtration. Cellar work follows a minimal-intervention approach. The old-vine site is in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
Emandare Vineyard 2022 Blanc de Blancs Traditional Method
Canadian Sparkling
Green apple, citrus and brioche accompany a crisp palate. Chardonnay forms the base, with a small amount of Gewürztraminer used to enhance the aroma. The sparkling wine is made by the traditional method and spends sixteen months on its lees before disgorgement. The Chardonnay comes from thirty-five-year-old vines. Tiny, creamy bubbles accompany pear and floral notes. Production totals sixty cases.
Kutatás 2023 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Vancouver Island
Canadian Red
Stewed black cherry, cola, raspberry, liquorice, herbal and savoury notes shape this Pinot Noir. Clone 114 fruit comes from Patricia Bay in North Saanich on Vancouver Island. The dry-farmed vines grow in clay soil. Whole bunches ferment spontaneously and remain on skins for six weeks. Ageing takes place in two- to four-year-old French oak barrels, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Averill Creek 2024 Okeanós Pinot Noir & Gewürztraminer Co-Ferment
Canadian Rosé
White flowers, Nashi pear and apple skin meet delicate salinity, fresh acidity and a rich, creamy texture. Whole-bunch Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer are soaked in Salish Sea water, then drained, pressed and wild-fermented in older French oak. Nothing is added or removed. The fruit comes from Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and the finished wine contains twelve percent alcohol.
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.
Rathjen Sparkling Rosé NV
Canadian Sparkling
Fine bubbles carry cranberry and raspberry across a fresh, lightly earthy palate. Pinot Noir gives the wine a clear red-fruit centre, while mineral and gentle yeasty notes add savoury depth. Traditional-method production brings a composed texture and a subtle brioche accent without dulling the fruit. The finish stays bright and finely textured, leaving red berries, citrus lift, cool minerals and a quiet bread-dough note.
Sheringham Orange & Rosemary Bitters
Canadian Other Spirits
Bright orange peel meets fresh, savoury rosemary in a vivid aromatic profile with clear coastal character. The citrus brings lift and tang, while the herbaceous side adds structure and a clean, gently bitter finish. A few dashes can sharpen a Gin & Tonic, give a spritz more definition or add a modern herbal edge to vodka, light rum and blanco tequila cocktails. It is also useful in alcohol-free drinks where layered flavour and restrained bitterness are needed.
Sheringham Aromatic Bitters
Canadian Other Spirits
A classic, versatile blend of herbs and spices designed to bring lift, depth and balance to cocktails. The profile is warmly aromatic rather than aggressively bitter, adding layered botanical character without overwhelming the base spirit. A few dashes can sharpen an Old Fashioned, deepen a Manhattan or give a spirit-forward highball more definition. It is equally useful in citrus-led drinks, where its spice and herbal structure help knit sweetness and acidity into a cleaner, more composed finish.
Arbutus Distillery Blue Gin 375 mL
Canadian Gin
Juniper and coriander form a clear gin backbone, layered with locally grown hops, lavender, rosemary and lemon verbena. The palate is fresh and herbaceous, balancing piney structure with bright citrus and a restrained floral note. Butterfly pea flower gives the spirit its vivid blue colour and a dramatic shift when tonic or citrus is added. Serve in a Gin and Tonic with lemon, or build a bright, aromatic Collins-style drink.
Sheringham Rhubarb Gin Liqueur 375 mL
Canadian Liqueur
Fresh rhubarb and bright citrus open the aroma, leading to a palate that balances tart fruit with measured sweetness. Juniper and gentle herbal notes keep the liqueur structured, while star anise and lemon peel add lift and a subtle savoury edge. The finish is lively, clean and lightly spiced. Serve chilled or over ice, top with soda or sparkling wine, or use in a citrus-led spritz where its sweet-tart character can stay focused.
Stillhead Islay Cask Navy Strength Gin
Canadian Gin
Juniper and bright citrus meet a distinct but controlled layer of Islay smoke. The gin first rests in ex-bourbon barrels, building vanilla and rounded oak, before a shorter finish in heavily peated Scotch casks adds maritime peat and depth. Bottling at navy strength preserves the intensity of the cask influence while the underlying London Dry character keeps the palate balanced. Rich, smoky and unusually structured, it can be served neat, with a little water, or in a concise spirit-forward cocktail.
Antidote Black Truffle Vodka
Canadian Vodka
Sweet earth and savoury truffle define an elegant, restrained profile rather than an aggressively flavoured one. Hand-foraged Vancouver Island Burgundy truffles are macerated in a wheat-based neutral spirit, then redistilled under vacuum to capture their aroma with clarity. The palate is smooth and subtly earthy, with a gentle sweetness that keeps the finish composed. Serve well chilled, use in a dry Martini, or add a measured savoury note to a Caesar. Production is limited, so the character remains distinctly small-batch.
Shelter Point Regent Road Rye Whisky 750 mL
Canadian Whisky
Stone fruit gives the nose a bright opening, joined by a sherbet-like lift and fresh ginger. The palate turns richer with milk chocolate, baked apple and warm fruitcake spice, while the rye keeps the sweetness in check. Smooth texture carries into a long finish of vanilla, soft oak, pepper and returning ginger. Made from British Columbia-grown rye and barley, this is a rounded, approachable Canadian style with enough grain character to remain distinctive. Serve neat or in an Old Fashioned.
Shelter Point Saratoga Sands Dry Gin
Canadian Gin
Estate-grown juniper leads a classic London-dry profile, supported by coriander, angelica root and a restrained citrus line. A malted-barley base gives the palate an unusually rich mouthfeel, while overnight botanical steeping and single-shot distillation keep the flavours integrated. The style is dry, structured and persistent, with juniper and citrus carrying through a clean finish. Serve with tonic, use in a Martini, or pour into a Negroni where its grain weight and botanical depth can hold their shape.