Aged in premium French oak barrels for 18 months, this Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful, floral nose, followed by notes or black chocolate and raspberry. The palate offers sweet tobacco, blackberries & baking spice. This is an elegantly structured wine with medium tannin- a very impressive vintage indeed!
Red
Common Grape Varietals: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Blattner Cabernet Foch, Marechal Foch, Zweigelt, Marquette, Frontenac Noir
Corcelettes – 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rollingdale Winery – Merlot
Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Karen L, Maple Ridge BC
Karen recommends Rollingdale Winery for their certified organic wines, specifically their Merlot. “very knowledgeable and innovative.”
Merlot
Poplar Grove – Pinot Noir 2022
Pale purple in colour. Aromas of red fruit, baking spice and a subtle earthiness. Your palate is delighted with notes of ripe raspberry, red cherry and dark plum. Medium in body with velvety tannins, bright acidity and a long finish.
Double Gold Medal – Great Northwest Wine Competition
Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Gold Medal – Drink Business Global Pinot Noir Masters
Gold Medal – Pacific Rim Wine Competition (90 Points)
Gold Medal – Selections Mondiales des Vins
Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Gold Medal – Drink Business Global Pinot Noir Masters
Gold Medal – Pacific Rim Wine Competition (90 Points)
Gold Medal – Selections Mondiales des Vins
Pinot Noir
Sandhill Wines – Sandhill Small Lot One 2020
This full-bodied wine has firm but not aggressive tannins, great structure, and ripe dark fruit flavours
Silver Medal; Wine Align Canada
Red Blend
Corcelettes – 2022 Malbec
“This opens with expressive, beautifully defined blueberry and black raspberry, alongside violet perfume, dark chocolate, iodine, and desert shrub. The purity of fruit pulls you into the glass, but there’s fantastic depth here, as well. The fruit is richly concentrated on the medium-full palate, with firm, grippy tannins that will allow this to age gracefully over the next 5-7 years. This is the real deal. 220 cases produced, bottled unfined and unfiltered.” -Geoffrey Moss, MW, Gismondi On Wine
91 points- Geoffrey Moss, MW, Gismondi On Wine
91 points- Geoffrey Moss, MW, Gismondi On Wine
Malbec
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards – 2021 Reserve Syrah
This 2021 Syrah displays aromas of ripe black plums, currants, violets, and vanilla with a rich, full-bodied palate, smooth tannins and a bold finish.
2021 Reserve Syrah; Gold Medal; Wine Align Canada.
2021 Reserve Syrah; Gold Medal; Wine Align Canada.
Syrah
Black Hills Estate Winery – 2022 Nota Bene
Evolving in the glass, it reveals red currant, sweet mint, and raspberry blossom. Rich yet fresh, with fine-grained tannins, it will cellar gracefully for 20+ years, while also enjoyable in its youth with decanting.
Awarded 95 points by John Schreiner
Awarded 95 points by John Schreiner
Nota Bene
Poplar Grove – Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Phantom Creek – 2022 Kobau Vineyard Cabernet Franc
New Vintage Release!
Fresh and aromatic, the 2022 Kobau Vineyard Cabernet Franc opens with minted cherries, ripe strawberries, vanilla, red licorice nibs, and sage, creating an inviting and vibrant nose. The palate delivers on every promise, mirroring the aromatics with rich cherries, bright acidity, and a touch of black licorice, while meaty, pronounced tannins and a subtle spiciness add depth and structure. This Cabernet Franc is a natural match for pot-au-feu, charcuterie, chicken pot pie, and other deeply savory dishes, enhancing their richness with its bold yet balanced character.
Cabernet Franc
Stoneboat Vineyards – 2022 Estate Pinot Noir
This elegant light crimson pinot features aromas of raspberry, cranberry and sour cherry, with ripe red plum flavours, smooth tannins, and a balanced medium-bodied finish.
International Wine & Spirits Competition – Sommelier Challenge – Gold Medal
International Wine & Spirits Competition – Sommelier Challenge – Gold Medal
Pinot Noir
Four Shadows – 2020 Merlot
Characters of ripe plums and dark cherries with lovely acidity and notes of cacao on the palate. A big and balanced wine with a touch of vanilla and a mocha finish.
Merlot
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