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Tastings: September 2026
14 September 2026
89PTS
Gérard Bertrand Heritage An 1618 Picpoul de Pinet 2025
Vin de Pays d'Oc, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThis is a rinse-and-repeat label, and given the reliability of Picpoul de Pinet, it is no wonder it has become one of France's most reliable seafood whites, which begs the question: why isn't it more widely available in BC. Picpoul is often compared to Muscadet or Albariño because of its freshness and drinkability, but it is a bit less serious and much more fun on a sunny patio. Expect a touch of colour, plenty of citrus, and a hint of green herbs and light pear from grapes grown on limestone soils by the Mediterranean. Picpoul first arose in southern France before Louis XIV. It was considered a renowned grape in the Languedoc as early as 618, according to the botanist Magnol in his book Sylve Planetarium.Prices:| BC | $24.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $16.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $16.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Moraine Gewürztraminer 2025
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaLike our previous experience with the '22, this is a modern Okanagan take on gewürztraminer grown on the Naramata Bench. The nose is aromatic with tropical tangerine and gentle ginger spice. The attack is off-dry, with tangerine and pear, modest acidity, and a modest 11% alcohol. Consider this for lightly spiced food to take on the residual sugar and enjoy its quality-to-price ratio. Ready to drink.Prices:| BC | $23.49 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Rust Wine Co Gewürztraminer 2025
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWe last tasted this wine from the '22 vintage and were impressed, but the 2025 is a star. South Rock Vineyard sits at the southern end of Oliver's famed Golden Mile Bench, British Columbia's first official sub-appellation, and is home to some of the oldest vines in British Columbia. The gewürztraminer vines, clone 47, were planted ungrafted in 1973. They open with pleasantly subdued (for gewürztraminer) notes of quiet ginger and floral undertones, supporting a dry palate of litchi, rose petals, and tangerine, with a tiny but important hit of bitterness just before the finish. A sophisticated Canadian version of gewürztraminer, best served alongside a favourite curry dish or a Thanksgiving ham. Oh, and it was the top scoring gewürztraminer at the 2026 WineAlign National Wine Awards.Prices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Phantom Creek Estates Cabernet Franc Phantom Blanc 2025
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada2025 marked the inaugural white cabernet franc release at Phantom Creek. It is a clever, if a bit unconventional, expression of the grape. That said, we would guess this is going to be a hit with consumers desperate for something different, and a white cabernet franc fits the bill. Technically, the wine is pressed off its skins on arrival at the winery to prevent any colour bleeding into the wine. After that, it is treated like a white wine, fermented cool, and aged in stainless steel. Look for an aromatic nose with lifted notes of orange and lime. The fruit is fresh, with tropical highlights including guava, papaya, and pineapple, plus some citrus skin bitterness for balance. A great start.Prices:| BC | $39.00 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet Les Pins De Camille 2024
Picpoul de Pinet, Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceBefore summer slips away, check in with a bottle of Omarine Picpoul de Pinet, which has gradually established a dedicated following in BC among those who value this refined southern French grape. It is a compelling alternative to sauvignon blanc, especially when you consider all the fresh shellfish we have access to on the West Coast. It's fresh, mineral driven, and awash in citrus and streaked with a subtle mix of honey, ginger, and quince. Some people drink it year round.Prices:| BC | $21.99 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Milagres Alvarinho by Quinta de Pedra 2021
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalQuinta da Pedra is a historic estate dating to the 17th century. It is located in the heart of Monção e Melgaço, a premier zone for Alvarinho and Vinho Verde. The vineyards are dry farmed on granite soils, and the granite gives the wine a wonderful mineral character. The colour is light yellow after a year in very old French barrels, with six months of lees stirring. The wine is then bottle aged for an additional 2-3 years before release. Milagres is a sophisticated expression of Alvarinho, starting with Atlantic coolness and a texture and complexity more reminiscent of Bourgogne white than of Portuguese. The palate is all citrus and saline, with bright acidity and a stony mineral finish. A gastronomic wine of the first order, and anything from the sea works here.Prices:| BC | $38.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Cantine Madonna Delle Grazie Leucònoe Bianco 2025
Basilicata, ItalyCantine Madonna della Grazie is a small organic / biodynamic winery in Venosa, in the heart of Vulture. This is a special white made of the red grape Aglianico, from Montalbo vineyard. After whole bunch pressing and racking, this was fermented long and cool on fine lees. White blossoms, lemon pith and peel, and green apple sail through this sleek white, lit with stony salinity which lingers on the bitter lemon finish. A smart showing of this rare white Aglianico.Prices:| ON | $23.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Ciù Ciù Merlettaie Pecorino 2025
Marche, ItalyMerlettaie means lace, and the name of this wine pays homage to the lace workers of Offida, characteristic of these hills much like the Pecorino grape. From organic vineyards in Offida and Acquaviva Picena, at 280m, this was native fermented and aged in 25hL Slavonian oak barrels over a period of 8-10 weeks, where it remained for 6 months on lees prior to bottling. Fragrant white peach, quince, lemon, and pine nut run along the stony palate, with a buzzy tangerine pithiness structuring, and a lingering salinity to the finish. Mouthwatering and smart, and an ideal partner to seafood dishes.Prices:| ON | $27.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Black Market Orange 2025
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Black Market Orange was a pleasant surprise, starting with the fact that it is neither faulty nor dirty, a common issue in the past with many skin contact orange wines. Gewürztraminer is the source here, fermented with indigenous yeast and macerated on skins for 12 days, leaving it duly aromatic with a mix of floral (orange blossoms and rose petals) and sweet tropical notes, like litchi and honey. The attack is full flavoured, with almost luscious notes of apricot and orange marmalade, highlighted by candied ginger and tempered by a touch of savoury dessert scrub in the finish. It's not overly sweet, but it has enough ripeness to pair with spicier dishes from Thailand, China, Morocco, Peru, and Mexico. A take out star.Prices:| BC | $26.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Parés Baltà Materia Prima Orange 2024
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainThe natural wines sector suffered from the same disease early organic wines did, namely dirty, defective wines. Also, the definition of natural wines is, well, nonexistent. Nonetheless, some well made skin contact orange wines exist, and the meticulously made Parés Baltà Materia Prima, or prime material, is one of them. Materia Prima is co-fermented naturally with xarel.lo must and skins from 40 year old vines, with 10% gewürztraminer skins, in stainless steel for 30 days. The nose is spectacular, with spicy tangerine and apricot. The colour is pale amber and slightly cloudy. It opens with citrus peel and spicy tangerine. The palate is a mix of tropical fruit, compote, and white pepper that fades into a stony, mineral, dried apricot finish. Food matching is easy, from deep fried bites to spicy sushi rolls.Prices:| BC | $29.79 | 750ml |
| AB | $33.99 | 750ml |
| MB | $33.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Ailm Chenin Blanc 2025
South Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI like the freshness, leanness, salinity, and tension that run through this Chenin Blanc, grown on the Ailm estate vineyard in the South Kelowna Slopes G.I. Look for peach, nectarine, lime, and melon, supported by a silky, mineral finish. Timeless and elegant, it showcases the variety's connection to Okanagan's diverse terroir and supports its growth in BC, a uniqueness unmatched elsewhere in North America.Prices:| BC | $38.00 | 750ml |
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10 September 2026
93PTS
Crystallum The Agnes Chardonnay 2024
Western Cape, South AfricaBrothers Andrew and Peter-Allan Finlayson are 3rd generation winemakers and the sons of Peter, who pioneered Pinot Noir in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, founding Hamilton Russel Vineyards. Crystallum is their personal project since 2007. The Agnes Chardonnay comes off several vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg regions. with soils ranging from heavy clay to shale, sandstone, and quartz. This whole cluster chardy went straight into press, with juice racked off the following day into 228 and 500L French oak for a native ferment, followed by 9 months rest. Layered with crystalline lemon, green apple, verbena, white peach, and downy lees, this extends long on the medium bodied palate, textured with crushed stones, touched with oak, kissed with flint, and lingering with salinity. Though this wine has ample presence, it's also confidently quiet on its feet, showing beauty now but with ample time ahead under a Diam10 cork. Super smart.Prices:| BC | $60.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Painted Rock Chardonnay 2025
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe '25 opens with a ripe, fragrant nose of peach, apricot, crystalline lemon, brioche, and toasted almond. While it stays fresh, it carries more California-esque tropical fruit and marmalade, with a bit more alcohol. The palate is generous, the oak is well judged, and the minimal malolactic fermentation is appreciated. This has immediate drinking appeal but finishes a bit dull with a resinous note.Prices:| BC | $44.99 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Moraine Chardonnay 2025
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMoraine is back with a post-freeze chardonnay in 2025. It has a much more floral upfront presence, with a mineral wet stone scent on a warm day. Fresh citrus and a hazelnut mid-palate lead to a brioche finish. It's full flavoured and wide, and while it lacks precision, it has a big wow factor in the mouth. Ready to drink. Think about serving this with buttered clams or Cacio e Pepe. Drink or hold through 2027. Good value.Prices:| BC | $26.49 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Stoneboat Vineyards Estate Series Chardonnay 2025
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe estate chardonnay is a pleasant, fresh, fruit forward, early drinking style with ripe tropical pineapple, pear, and peach, with a dusting of desert scrub. It is a warm weather chardonnay that remains relatively fresh and fun to drink. It lacks complexity, but makes up for it in drinkability right now. The fruit comes off Stoneboat's Black Sage Bench influenced vineyards in the Oliver region.Prices:| BC | $28.99 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Stoneboat Vineyards Reserve Series Chardonnay 2025
Black Sage Gravel Bar, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Reserve Series continues Stoneboat's fruit forward approach, supported by generous ripening across vineyards along the lower Black Sage Road. The fruit blends tropical, baked apple, and pear, with freshness from underlying hints of apple and citrus. The attack is round, thanks to moderate oak ageing, with a small amount of new oak in the mix. The finish is clean and food-ready. We enjoyed it with crab cakes.Prices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Santa Julia Glu Glu Chardonnay 2025
ArgentinaGlu Glu is a cheap, $17, cheerful wine, likely orchestrated by the monopoly to make it look like they care about the mass market, at least price wise. With so many inflated prices for ordinary wine, it's nice to see an ordinary unoaked, simple Argentine chardonnay with tropical fruit and a refreshing finish sell for an ordinary price. It's ready to drink.Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml |
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92PTS
Phantom Creek Estates Chardonnay 2025
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI was happy with 2020, and five years later, 2025 seems to confirm my confidence in its evolution. The fruit from the historic Becker Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench was first developed in 1977 as part of the pioneering Becker Project that explored the stability of vitis vinifera growing in the South Okanagan. While most of the property eventually went red, a small amount of chardonnay is made exclusively for the wine club. The style has evolved as it heads down a tighter, more linear path that I describe as California meets cool climate. Fermentation is indigenous, with ample lees contact and ten months in oak barriques and casks. Look for a bright mix of stone fruits and almonds with a touch of honeysuckle on the finish. Delicious drinking now and should hold through 2034.Prices:| BC | $42.00 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Mission Hill Perpetua Chardonnay 2023
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaPerpetua remains one of the most complete expressions of BC Chardonnay. Surprisingly, a fair amount of this wine comes from the South Okanagan, with 56% from Jagged Rock, and 44% from the Osoyoos Vineyards, hard up against the United States border. The palate is youthful and lively, with a combination of citrus, ripe pear, and subtle minerality that speaks to precision. It is weighty, offering layers of citrus peel, green peach, and hazelnut, along with smoky oak and plenty of acidity to cleanse the finish. The texture is creamy yet feather light, while the finish is long, saline, and precise. This is a wine you can enjoy now or hold through 2030 and beyond. It is among the benchmark Canadian Chardonnays. There is one change. The one of a kind heavy pewter strip label they launched the wine with is gone.Prices:| BC | $60.00 | 750ml |
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92PTS
CedarCreek Aspect Collection Block 5 Chardonnay 2022
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Aspect Collection is all about high quality, terroir driven wine, and Block 5 remains CedarCreek's flagship chardonnay. This high-elevation Home Block parcel brings elegance, power, and precision, and its aspect plays a key role in ripening and final quality. The fruit is whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in German and French oak vessels before aging in oak. As is done in Bourgogne, it spends about 90 days in stainless steel to integrate and tighten the wine. The nose is typically reductive, with flinty minerality, citrus, white stone fruit, and saline notes. The palate is very similar, with richer textures and a long, persistent finish. This wine will improve through '28 and '29 in the bottle, so there is no rush to drink it. It is certified organic. Impressive, leaner northern style.Prices:| BC | $60.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Fort Berens Chardonnay 2025
British Columbia, CanadaThis is an elevated take on an unoaked chardonnay, benefiting from partial aging in neutral barriques with an almost indiscernible touch of new wood (4%). There's still ample fruit here, but it doesn't veer into the fruit salad style you can sometimes find, with a combination of well defined white peach, Anjou pear, lemon, and white blossom. It's crisp with some roundness to the palate, making this easy to drink on its own or with light salads. Well made and good value at $25.Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay 2024
Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaNot your typical big, bold, oaky chardonnay, it instead comes from one of chardonnay's other realms. One that speaks quietly and elegantly, showcasing well-balanced pear, apple, peach, melon rind, and brioche, with a touch of nuttiness. It was aged in 30% neutral oak and stainless steel, then finished under screwcap. It's understated yet classy, with a lingering, graceful finish. Lovely stuff. I've tasted it twice now, and it's getting better in the bottle.Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml |
| ON | $17.00 | 750ml |
| MB | $19.00 | 750ml |
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08 September 2026
91PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Gris Saison Vineyards 2025
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe black label signifies a single vineyard, and in this case it's Cowichan Valley's lauded Saison Vineyard and its glacial till soils. The fruit (clones 52, 53) was whole cluster pressed and fermented in 90% stainless, 10% neutral French oak, before resting 4 months on fine lees in stainless. Always a step up in concentration and complexity from the white label blends, this weaves fragrant orchard pear, tangerine peel across a river stone base, cored with pure, sweet Anjou pear, and laced with coastal salinity and freshness through the lingering finish. One of BC's top pinot gris, and in a class of its own.Prices:| BC | $30.90 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Gris 2025
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe white label classic Unsworth Pinot Gris sources fruit from various vineyards in the Cowichan Valley. Primarily fermented in stainless, with 10% in neutral French oak, this rested 5 months on fine lees before bottling. Crunchy and bright with yellow and green apple, this is cored with orchard pear and white blossoms over a fine slick of lees that finishes with river stones and lingering salinity. Super smart, fresh, and intrinsically Wine Islands.Prices:| BC | $25.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Moraine Pinot Gris 2025
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe latest Moraine gris walks a fine line between dry and off-dry, thanks to the fruit's ripeness and freshness. It features Naramata-grown grapes that have clearly bounced back from the region's recent deep freeze. Aromas of peaches and pears, with a hint of minerality, awaken your senses, while juicy lemon, tangerine, and lime zest invite repeated tastings. This is exactly the kind of wine we all need: affordable yet impressive for its price. Available at the winery or in select private wine shops.Prices:| BC | $23.99 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Phantom Creek Estates Pinot Gris 2025
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe deep freeze may have set back the pinot gris vines at the Evernden Springs Vineyard in the Similkameen, but it hasn't affected the work of Olivier Humbrecht, the legendary Alsace winemaker and biodynamic guru, who serves as the consulting white winemaker at Phantom Creek. The 2025 is sourced from Okanagan Valley sites. It spends 5 months in 64% oak foudres and 36% stainless steel tanks, which did nothing to stunt its expression. It offers honeysuckle, pear, ripe peach, and sweet lemon, finishing long and persistent, with a touch of croissant that takes us to Alsace in the final moments. Impressive, to say the least.Prices:| BC | $31.99 | 750ml |
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89PTS
CedarCreek Estate Pinot Gris 2025
South Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2025 Estate Gris is sourced from several vineyards across Naramata, East Kelowna, and the Black Sage Bench. It comes from organically farmed, but not certified, sites as the team recovers from the deep freeze and manages vines of varying ages. Rather than a single-site expression, it offers a broad portrait of the valley. It ferments in stainless steel with modest residual sugar and opens with aromas of fresh pear, white peach, melon, and citrus. The palate is round yet lively, balancing ripe orchard fruit with bright acidity and a subtle mineral thread. Winemaker Andrés Pizarro says the goal is to express both the grape variety and what the Okanagan Valley can offer in a clean, uncomplicated, highly drinkable style. This shift adds approachability to an already well made wine.Prices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Gris Saison Vineyards 2025
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaSaison Pinot Gris was first grown at a meticulous vineyard a few kilometres from the Unsworth home base in 2010. In 2025, 10% neutral French oak was used to add a touch of texture to what has become an island star. Ripe and forward, it has a little less electricity this year but remains a terrific bottle, with inviting lees, a marine-saline undercurrent, and purity and restraint in a just off dry style.Prices:| BC | $30.90 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Hillside Heritage Series Pinot Gris 2025
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2025 Heritage Pinot Gris is a vibrant, complex white that looks a bit like a rosé, with its pale Provençal salmon hue. The palate is bright, with tropical citrus, a textured mid-palate with hints of vanilla, and a moderately dry, food-friendly finish. This edition blends fruit from Howe and Grandflora Vineyards on the Naramata Bench. It spent five months in Tokaji oak barrels and is finished clean under screwcap. This is a style I can always get behind: zero fruit salad and a touch of lees for complexity. It pairs well with seafood tacos, chopped scallop rolls, or vegetable tempura.Prices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml |
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07 September 2026
91PTS
Moraine Pinot Noir Sophia Estate Vineyard 2023
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWinemaker Amber Pratt ably crafts the Moraine wines. In this case, the estate grown Pinot Noir, clone 777, comes from their Sophia Vineyard. It delivers the intensity and mouth filling signature of quality Pinot Noir. Wild raspberry, red cherry, mulberry, and subtle spice lead into a lovely, silky texture that carries through to the finish. Freshness and minerality add complexity and extend the wine. This would be very food friendly, pairing well with duck confit, grilled salmon, or slow cooked pork. A soft, rich cheese would also do in a pinch for a patio tasting.Prices:| BC | $32.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Stoneboat Vineyards Estate Series Pinot Noir 2025
Black Sage Gravel Bar, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaConsistency is always appreciated, and this introductory Pinot is very similar to the previous version. The colour is a medium, pale red. The nose offers an inviting scent of raspberry and cranberry, complemented by garden florals. The palate is fresh, with a blend of ripe and tart fruit, baking spices, black tea, and soy. No noticeable tannin leaves this pinot ready for dinner with a grilled piece of salmon.Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
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93PTS
CedarCreek Aspect Collection Block 4 Pinot Noir 2023
East Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAspect Block 4 is situated on the upper slopes of CedarCreek's Home Block Vineyard. The vines are rooted in sandy loam soils that drain well and naturally restrict vigour, leading to small bunches, smaller berries, and concentrated fruit. The nose blends dark cherry, strawberry compote, and baking spice, with hints of licorice and forest floor. The palate is rich and structured, with beautiful concentration without going over the top. Black and blue fruits and savoury earth soak up the toasted oak and round the tannins. The finish is long, persistent, and mineral driven, exactly what you want in an ageable, complex single block pinot. This was harvested in four separate parts of the block independently to capture optimal ripeness. It was wild fermented and aged in concrete and French oak for 14 months. Buy and hold, or serve with rich dishes like duck breast with cherry reduction, Roast quail or pheasant, or a fall mushroom risotto.Prices:| BC | $85.00 | 750ml |
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92PTS
CedarCreek Aspect Collection Block 2 Pinot Noir 2023
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2023 Block 2 continues last year's success with style. It is a serious yet friendly pinot with a fruity overtone of darker berries, reflecting one of the warmest years on record. Oak ageing has been reduced by another month to nine months, further preserving site character and fruit purity. Open and attractive in its youth, this sophisticated pinot noir speaks to the North Okanagan and to the work of former winemaker Taylor Whelan, current winemaker Andrés Pizzaro, and viticulturist Kurt Simic. As the vineyard ages and Pizzaro makes light tweaks, this is a label you can look to for excellence in most years. Drink or hold, there is no rush here. Block 2 sits lower inside the Home Block Vineyard, at the winery's estate in South Kelowna.Prices:| BC | $85.00 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Saison Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaOne of 4 single vineyard Unsworth pinot noirs released from the 2023 vintage, this comes off the very special Saison Vineyard, in Cowichan Valley, and its glacial till soils. This uses clones 828, 667, 777, and 115, all destemmed and fermented whole berry in stainless before aging in French barriques (15% new) for 1 year. Pouring a hazy crimson hue, this charms immediately with its alluring crushed raspberry, fragrant cherry blossoms, rasped pink peppercorn coursing over river stones, lofted with an easy, bright marine acidity, and framed with fine, spiderweb tannins. The finish lingers long with crushed stones and coastal salinity. Such a special wine of place, and one of Canada's top pinot noirs, yet again.Prices:| BC | $75.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Unsworth Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaOne of 4 single vineyard Unsworth pinot noirs released from the 2023 vintage, this is off their Cowichan estate Unsworth Vineyard, and clones 777 and 115, mid slope in marine silty clays. The destemmed, whole berry fruit was fermented in stainless before resting 15 months in French oak (15% new). Tart rhubarb, crushed cherries, raspberry blossoms, smoked stone, forest moss works through the slender 11.9% palate, with sticky, sueded tannins pinning in the sides. A bright, fresh, fragrant pinot for acid lovers (and someone looking to partner with foraged mushroom sherry sauté).Prices:| BC | $74.90 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Bohemia Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaOne of 4 single vineyard Unsworth pinot noirs released from the 2023 vintage, this is from Cowichan's Bohemia Vineyard, and steep, south facing slopes of an unknown clone. After a whole berry ferment in stainless, this rested 15 months in French oak (15% new). Crushed summer raspberries, cherry blossoms, black plums are woven through this medium bodied pinot, with fine, firm tannins boning though the pink peppercorn finish. There's an easy lofted tart acidity throughout this slightly darker shaded pinot, making it an easy partner for duck or shellacked salmon dishes. The diam10 cork will enable easy cellaring.Prices:| BC | $70.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir Zanatta Vineyard 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaOne of 4 single vineyard Unsworth pinot noirs released from the 2023 vintage, this comes off a single block from Cowichan's Zanatta Vineyard, which contains some of the oldest, unidentified pinot noir clones in the Valley. Rooted in steep slopes of glacial river stones, this was whole berry fermented in stainless, before aging 15 months in French oak (15% new). Crushed cherry, wild raspberry, river stones stream along the slender palate, with tart rhubarb acidity finishing with a bright snap. Tannins are slight and sticky, welcoming pairing. One to enjoy now, ideally with roasted salmon.Prices:| BC | $65.90 | 750ml |
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92PTS
CedarCreek Platinum Pinot Noir South Kelowna Slopes 2025
South Kelowna Slopes, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2025 vintage marks the return of Okanagan fruit and stands out as an outstanding year in the north. A warm growing season without heat spikes yielded high quality fruit with concentration, ripeness, and balance. This ideal combination allows winemaker Andrés Gálvez Pizarro to refine CedarCreek's style, reducing acidity and enhancing mid-palate weight and richness for a delightful pinot noir. Originally from Santiago, Chile, Andrés developed his passion for winemaking early, honing his skills in Chile and New Zealand before spending ten years at CedarCreek working with veterans Darryl Brooker and Taylor Whelan. Pizarro's approach appeals to consumers who favour the softer, silkier characteristics of pinot noir, and this is clearly reflected in the 2025 edition.Prices:| BC | $62.00 | 750ml |
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89PTS
Liquidity Pinot Noir 2023
Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOkanagan Falls lies just two to three kilometres north of McIntyre Bluff, long thought to be the imaginary dividing line between the warmer southern Okanagan vineyards and the cooler northern sites. This estate version is a plummy red fruit affair with a bit of spice and a silky, easy sipping style that slides down easily. It is fresh and approachable, with solid Pinot purity and a touch of elegance. Ready to drink, and reflective of the purity and elegance that pinot noir can achieve in Okanagan Falls.Prices:| BC | $36.99 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Lightning Rock Reserve Pinot Noir Canyonview Vineyard 2022
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAnother look 18 months down the road, and '22 Elysia Reserve is in a beautiful place. It is several steps up in juicy fruit, concentration, texture, and complexity over the standard release. Darker fruit tones emerge alongside black cherry, blackberry, baking spice, dried herbs, and a touch of earth. Weightier in richness, structure and balance, this is a terrific bottle of pinot with silky textures and a managed savoury, mineral underside. Winemaking plays a big role here via careful barrel and lot selection from the vineyard's strongest parcels. Get it while you can.Prices:| BC | $50.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Lightning Rock Canyonview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCanyonview Vineyard sits on the Summerland Bench, overlooking Trout Creek Gorge on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Planted in 2003, it has become one of Lightning Rock's key sources of pinot noir. Its 20-year-old vines grow in a sandy, granitic soil, imparting freshness, mineral tension, and finesse to the wine. Expect wild cherry, raspberry, and red plum, accented by a dusting of brown spice. Elegance and subtlety take precedence over power and alcohol, while purity and freshness define its delicate savoury notes.Prices:| BC | $38.00 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Lightning Rock Pinot Noir Elysia Vineyard 2023
Summerland Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaElysia tells another terroir story from Lightning Rock's estate and home ranch in Summerland. Planted in 2006 on steep slopes overlooking Okanagan Lake, it combines glacial till, limestone influences, decomposed granite, and alluvial soils. The setting consistently produces pinot that speaks to its site with floral aromatics, bright red fruit, and minerality, while emphasizing elegance over weight. It is more about tension and precision than richness. It is a delight to sip and has the chops to be at the dinner table with a wide assortment of foods. Kudos to winemaker Sebastian Hotte for his light hands.Prices:| BC | $38.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Unsworth Vineyards Pinot Noir 2023
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CanadaThe pale, pale red introductory Unsworth pinot comes from several Cowichan vineyards and blends clones 115, 667, 777, and 828. It ferments in stainless steel, which shows in the fresh, juicy fruit that fills your mouth. This '23 version is a little more friendly and, wait for it, almost soft (that is a good thing, Unsworth). It spends 15 months in French oak, now reduced to 5% new. It is highly perfumed and full of plummy dark fruit that slips down easily. It still has all the island hallmarks, green herbs, forest floor, and bright acidity, but it is just a little bit more approachable, which it needs at this level. At 12.7% alcohol, it will still attract the geeks but also soothe the drinkers. As the Unsworth vineyards come online, there will be plenty of pinot noir and chardonnay coming out of this special island producer.Prices:| BC | $38.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Lakeboat Pinot Noir 2023
Kaleden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2023 Lakeboat pinot noir comes from Kaleden, just south of Penticton on the west shore of Skaha Lake. The early morning sun and late day shade create ideal conditions for the grapes to develop slowly and gracefully, and this wine reflects that. Strawberries with a hint of vanilla and soft, silky tannins are the story of this highly drinkable and affordable pinot. Lakeboat is owned by Tara Mathison, who originally purchased an older house in Kaleden, surrounded by the vineyard of Topshelf Winery, which was also for sale.Prices:| BC | $29.95 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Observatory Pinot Noir Chill 2025
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaChill is made with Summerland estate-grown fruit that undergoes brief skin contact before the juice is pressed off. This technique keeps the fruit vibrant and soft, making it drinkable early with little or no tannin. Served at the recommended temperature, you get a fresh, pure red with raspberry, cranberry, and cherry, with an undercurrent of forest floor and spice. Light, fresh, and drinkable, it is a fun wine for a warm summer or fall patio. Notably, the winery is donating $1 per bottle to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. I'm sure they'll accept any donations you'd like to make.Prices:| BC | $27.00 | 750ml |
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04 September 2026
89PTS
Francesco Cirelli Vino Rosso NV
Abruzzo, ItalyThe label has changed, and the wine is now NV (because it is appellated Vino Rosso) but this remains montepulciano from Abruzzo, and this bottling is from the 2025 vintage. From neighbouring organic fruit, this was native fermented and rested in stainless before bottling. Juicy plum, wild blackberries, balsam, and fragrant peonies are lifted with tight stony acidity, and corralled with pinchy tannins, closing this out with a dusting of pink peppercorn. Youthful, natural, textural, this is best taken with a light chill and a plate of charcuterie.Prices:| BC | $30.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Moon Curser Dolcetto 2025
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWe love that BC can at least experiment with something like dolcetto to see what it can do in the Okanagan. The Moon Curser grapes come from the loamy sands of Fernandes Vineyard in Osoyoos. The winemaking is simple: keep it all cool, crush and ferment the grapes, and bottle them the following spring. Expect a juicy, lightly aromatic red wine with violets, plummy, jammy allure, black fruits, and a touch of black pepper. It has a small amount of tannin to work through, but it will be perfect now with grilled beef with a side of onions and mushrooms, or Bolognese pasta.Prices:| BC | $30.99 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Travaglini Gattinara 2021
Gattinara, Piedmont, ItalyPiemonte's Gattinara is a different expression of nebbiolo than the Langhe examples. Here, tucked into the north part of the region, in the foothills of the Alps, nebbiolo is fresher, tauter, rooted in volcanic laced soils. This bottling is from various parts of the Travaglini estate, between 300-450m, and vines 15 - 45 years. It was fermented in stainless over 18 days before moving to large Slavonian barrels for 30 months. Wild cherry, tart raspberry, forest berries, crushed florals dart through a slender palate, shaped firmly by stones, and wrapped with ample long, fine, sticky tannins, pinning this in place through the crushed stone / orange rind finish. A really interesting extra lens for nebbiolo.Prices:| BC | $53.00 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Vigneti Luigi Oddero Barolo Vigna Rocche Rivera 2021
Castiglione Falletto, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyOddero is one of the iconic, historic Barolo houses with a long history spanning over 200 years. There are mentions of the Oddero family in La Morra dating back to the 1700s, though the family was most likely there prior. When brothers Luigi and Giacomo divided their family estate in 2006, Luigi took with him a collection of vineyards across La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga, along with additional holdings in Treiso (Barbaresco). The Rocche Rivera is a cru within a cru, from the upper portion (300m) of a south facing vineyard in the Castiglione Falletto cru of Scarrone, on sandy limestone soils. Wild cherry, orange rind, fruit leather, and crushed roses pulse through this powerful Barolo, with ample sticky tannins to frame, and lingering crushed stones that stick on the finish. Density and power in spades, this deserves a decant and / or more time in your cellar.Prices:| BC | $250.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Vigneti Luigi Oddero Convento Langhe Rosso 2024
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyOddero is one of the iconic, historic Barolo houses with a long history spanning over 200 years. There are mentions of the Oddero family in La Morra dating back to the 1700s, though the family was most likely there prior. When brothers Luigi and Giacomo divided their family estate in 2006, Luigi took with him a collection of vineyards across La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga, along with additional holdings in Treiso (Barbaresco). Primarily made from Dolcetto blended with Barbera and a touch of Nebbiolo, from vineyards around the cellar at Santa Maria, this was native fermented in stainless, blended, and then rested for 6 months in cement (with nebbiolo in cask) with the final blend in late spring. Perfumed raspberry, wild cherry, darts of balsam, stony spice flood the palate of this juicy red. Intended for everyday drinking, tannins are fine but firm, providing backbone for food pairings, but not preventing solo sipping. A lovely, complete wine to enjoy now.Prices:| BC | $33.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Mamete Prevostini Botonero Nebbiolo 2023
Valtellina, Lombardy, ItalyAlpi means Alps, the mountanous chain in the North of Italy. Retiche means Rheatic, the portion of the Alps in Valtellina close to the Swiss border. The Prevostini family planted vines here more than 70 years ago, and still are hands on in the vineyards and winery. This nebbiolo (locally known as chiavennasca) comes from terraced vineyards in the province of Sondrio. From altitudes up to 700m and a mix of sand, silt, limestone, and granite soils, this was done entirely in stainless, where it remained for 8 months post-ferment. Stony, medicinal red currant, crushed blue and red florals, kirsch is amply textured with crushed stones, and framed with grippy, ferrous-furred tannins. Such an interesting view of nebbiolo, outside of its Piemonte home, but very comfortable.Prices:| BC | $36.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Sordo Langhe Nebbiolo 2023
Piedmont, ItalySordo is now 4 generations deep in Barolo, established by Giuseppe Sordo at the beginning of the twentieth century. This Langhe Nebbiolo was fermented in stainless, and aged 9 months in large Slavonian casks. Perfumed cherry, wild raspberry, crushed florals glide through this softer, fragrant red, with long, fine tannins gently framing, and easy stony acidity to buoy. A pretty, friendly, and very smart welcoming introduction to nebbiolo and Piemonte. Drinking now, ideally with grilled pork / mushrooms.Prices:| BC | $30.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Podere Gagliassi Barolo 2020
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyPodere Gagliassi is a historic winery in Monforte d'Alba overseen by owners, Roberto, Alberto, and Pietro. They became organic certified in 2020. This Barolo comes from estate and purchased fruit in Serralunga d'Alba at 400-450m. After a stainless ferment, this aged in French barriques. Ripe cherry, fragrant raspberry, tobacco is woven with earth, and wound with firm, sticky tannins, pinning this in through a pink peppercorn finish. Still good freshness from the ripe 2020 vintage, this is drinking well and with cellar time ahead.Prices:| ON | $69.00 | 750ml |
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94PTS
Oddero Barbaresco Gallina 2021
Piedmont, ItalyOddero is one of the iconic, historic Barolo houses with a long history spanning over 200 years. There are mentions of the Oddero family in La Morra dating back to the 1700s, though the family was most likely there prior. The winery was among the first producers to estate bottle their Barolo in the late 1800s, and the estate is in the careful hands of the 7th generation today. This Barbaresco is from a single vineyard in the renowned Gallina area in Neive, and vines 13 - 50 years old rooted in the calcareous marl soils. After a month of maceration / fermentation this rested in 40hL French and Austrian oak. Fragrant perfumed raspberry, wild cherry, bergamot are framed with sticky, firm, but fine tannins, and laced with crushed stony minerality. There's a lovely lingering stoniness on the long finish. Drinking now, and with ample time ahead.Prices:| BC | $127.00 | 750ml |
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03 September 2026
92PTS
Phantom Creek Estates Rosé 2025
British Columbia, CanadaLove the look, nose, and taste of this certified organic rosé. The aromatics of wild strawberries and raspberries mingle with English rose petals. The palate is fresh and smooth, allowing the pink to slip down effortlessly. The finish is clean and bright, ready to pair with food. Well done. This is 40% cabernet franc, 31% malbec ,and 29% merlot farmed from dedicated blocks in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys at Becker, Ryegrass, Richter and Evernden Spring Vineyards. It is all fermented and aged in stainless steel.Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
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87PTS
Chapelle Saint-Jean Rosé 2025
Bordeaux, FranceSourced from the sunny Côtes du Marmandais along the Garonne River in Southwest France, Chapelle Saint Jean Rosé is a blend of merlot and cabernets. It offers light red fruit that lead to a crisp, lean, dry finish. A simple, straight-up French pink for everyday use.Prices:| BC | $17.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Domaine Montrose Rosé Mont Rosé 2025
Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThis elegant, pale rosé (used to be called Rose Mon Rosé) is a blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah from Languedoc's calcareous clay, volcanic gravels. Pouring the palest peach hue, this dry, slight, svelte pink charms with orange blossoms, pear, pink grapefruit running over a stony base, finishing with lingering salinity. Quite smart, drinking now, solo or with foods.Prices:| ON | $23.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
JoieFarm Rosé 2025
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaJoie has long been one of BC's rosé specialists, and the pinot-gamay blend remains a house signature. Expect fragrant strawberry, cherry and watermelon supported by bright acidity and a silky texture. Elegant, energetic, and endlessly drinkable, this remains a benchmark for BC rosé.Prices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $33.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Adega on 45th Rosé 2025
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaLook for a pale orange tint in the glass. The aroma offers a lively, dry blend of strawberries and watermelon. On the palate, expect pink grapefruit complemented by a herbal rhubarb finish. The ending is mouth-puckering and food friendly. Ideal pairings include salads with goat cheese, freshly shucked oysters, or a selection of olives, charcuterie, and roasted vegetables. A Portuguese choice is Gambas ao Alho.Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml |
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01 September 2026
93PTS
Mission Hill Compendium 2022
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Compendium blend is a 41/36/23 mix of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc from the South Okanagan, specifically from designated blocks across several southern estates where poor, porous soils force vines to go deep in search of nutrients. Compendium has been pursuing a more elegant style, and the absence of petit verdot in the 2022 blend helps achieve that goal. The blueprint was a Left Bank Bordeaux styled blend, but it is now a full fledged South Okanagan red blend, with its own DNA evident in dark fruit streaked with cedar, sagebrush, and chocolate. Complex and classy, it stands on its own.Prices:| BC | $84.99 | 750ml |
| AB | $80.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $80.00 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Phantom Creek Estates Petite Cuvée 2021
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaLook for a polished, Bordeaux inspired blend that opens with complex forest floor, firm minerality, and dark fruit. The palate is suave and layered, blending blackcurrant and tobacco with a dusting of spice. Concentrated yet harmonious, it offers complexity and elegance even at this young age, with a serious edge that will need another 3 to 5 years to reach its peak. The blend is 42% merlot, 34% cabernet franc, 22% cabernet sauvignon, and 2% malbec, grown on the Black Sage Bench and Golden Mile Bench, then aged 18 months in French oak, 45% new.Prices:| BC | $39.99 | 750ml |
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91PTS
Maverick Estate Winery Renegade 2022
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe '22 Renegade continues a succession of releases that suggest this label is the real thing. It is a refined blend of cabernet franc and merlot, offering aromas of red currant, black cherries, cedar, and dried herbs. The palate has an attractive ripe plum and spice character, enhanced by plush, soft tannins. Fresh and balanced, this is a versatile, food friendly, juicy red with a savoury finish. Drink now or hold, you won't be disappointed.Prices:| BC | $40.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Adega on 45th Malbec Merlot 2022
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis label earned 90 points at the National Wine Awards and a silver medal. The 54% malbec and 46% merlot blend is fruit forward with black plums and blueberries that penetrates the mid-palate, and layered ripe dark fruit to a spicy finish. The tannins are soft, and the fruit : acid ratio is balanced, making the wine accessible now with most grilled meats. The winery likes it with black pepper steak or grilled portobello mushrooms with herbs. Adega is a 19 acre farm on the shores of Osoyoos Lake, founded by a Portuguese family and now under new ownership and led by wine industry veterans and general manager Christa-Lee McWatters, and winemakers Karen Yeung and Korol Kuklo.Prices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Moon Curser Diversion 2024
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaDiversion is a new release from Moon Curser, though one wonders whether they need another red label. The 46/34/21 blend of cabernet franc, syrah, and cabernet sauvignon opens with an expressive South Okanagan nose, floral and desert scrub threaded through ripe plums and a touch of black pepper, with dry tannins yet to shed. The winery suggests pairing it with a wild mushroom and lentil stew, charred eggplant, or a favourite Bolognese dish. There is no rush to drink this wine, as it will easily age another five years in the bottle. The fruit comes from three South Okanagan vineyards planted on sand to loamy sand, with silica and granite.Prices:| BC | $38.99 | 750ml |
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94PTS
Le Cinciole Camalaione 2019
Tuscany, ItalyCamalaione is classified as IGT Toscana due to its Bordeaux-style blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and syrah. Since its inception in 2000, its dark cherry, plum, and mocha immediately appeal, inviting you to explore the glass. The wine is textured and rich, with a complex, leathery, grilled herb, and forest floor finish. It typically matures for 2 years in French barriques, with half of the oak being new. While it possesses the strength characteristic of a Super Tuscan, it also showcases the freshness of high altitude vineyards at Panzano. Le Cinciole doesn't have a broad public profile like some of Tuscany's most renowned wineries, but it's quickly narrowing the gap with wines like Camalaione.Prices:| BC | $105.00 | 750ml |
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88PTS
Folgorosa Tinta 2021
Lisboa, Central and Southern Portugal, PortugalFolgorosa Tinto is thought to be a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, and Syrah that opens with an expressive nose of wild berries, red currants, and floral and eucalyptus notes. The Quinta was founded in 1711 in Dois Portos, north of Lisbon, and the vineyard lies about 20 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, which explains its freshness, juicy red fruit character, bright acidity, and a reasonably supple style. This is a hamburger or flank steak red for the curious and the discerning wine crowd. Good value.Prices:| BC | $20.99 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Upper Bench Altitude 2022
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAltitude is the flagship red blend at Upper Bench, where the vines near the top of the property sit between 420 and 450 metres altitude, and about 100 metres above Okanagan Lake. The '22 blend is a mix of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and, for the first time, petit verdot. The verdot has added both weight and texture to the blend, which still has plenty of muscle and spice. There is no rush to drink this wine. In fact, time in the bottle is required to bring the balsamic, cedar, and black fruit components together. I recommend pairing it with a big, rich, soft cheese now, or cellaring it until 2028.Prices:| BC | $48.00 | 750ml |
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90PTS
Tightrope Winery Vertigo 2022
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI liked the 2019, but I think the 2022 is even better. The Vertigo blend is an excellent illustration of how the Okanagan is experimenting freely, mapping out its future by blending barbera 50%, cabernet franc 35%, and merlot 15%, all grown sustainably on the estate at Fleet Road and Thomas Vineyards. The attack is a delicious mix of red fruits, cherries, olives, red currants dusted with liquorice, and desert scrub. It's perfectly balanced at 13.1% alcohol and a real pleasure to drink. Food is the ticket here to complete the experience. Think pasta puttanesca, wood fired pizza, or skewers of pork and red peppers.Prices:| BC | $45.00 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Gérard Bertrand Château de Villemajou Grand Vin Rouge 2023
Corbières, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceThe 2023 vintage in Corbières was marked by drought, low yields, and late season heat, but the old vines' deep roots kept them mostly unaffected. Villemajou Grand Vin carries the company's DNA, as it is the property where Gérard's father established the Bertrand legacy. Villemajou is located at Boutenac, well within the Corbières appellation. The area supports ancient, rehabilitated carignan vines now approaching 80 to 100 years old and is uniquely suited to the Mediterranean milieu of temperature, soil, and light. The final blend contains syrah, mourvèdre, and grenache. Black fruit, dusted with savoury, licorice often referred to as garrigue, sets the stage for a rich, voluptuous red that is mouthfilling without being heavy. It is the signature of a biodynamic wine that takes you into the place with little fuss.Prices:| BC | $60.00 | 750ml |
| ON | $46.00 | 750ml |
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93PTS
Gérard Bertrand La Forge 2022
Corbières, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceLa Forge is a powerful yet surprisingly refined southern French red, the kind that scares the Rhône and Bordeaux. Look for an intense nose of blackberry, black cherry, and spice, toasted with oak. The palate continues the story with ripe dark fruit, garrigue, licorice, and supple tannins, leading to a long, savoury finish. The biodynamic blend is mostly old, centenarian carignan that brings depth, freshness, and a delicious savoury complexity, with a smaller portion of old vine Syrah that completes the picture with richness and spice. A star among the serious expressions of Corbières-Boutenac, it can compete with any similar blend globally. The parcels that make up this blend emanate from the Miocene, a unique and narrow place named La Forge at Domaine de Villemajou in the Corbières region, and the Boutenac appellation.Prices:| CDN | $90.00 | 750ml |
| QC | $75.00 | 750ml |
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