Shelter Vineyard Lovely Lilly Pinot Noi
$33.99
In 2003, they started to produce their first wine and were looking for a suitable accommodation facility (shelter). Finally, they came across an ammunition bunker built by the Canadian Air Force in the 1960s which was for rent, layered with a thick grassy carpet in a picturesque setting with occasional flocks of sheep coming by to mow the grass. Behind thick concrete walls and a heavy iron door they set up their winemaking equipment and some new French oak barrels to produce their first wine. In 2009, it was time to move as they needed more space and better production facilities. In the new shelter in Kenzingen they can continue to produce great pionot noirpracticing their philosophy of gentle and careful pinot winemaking procedures, e.g. the use of healthy grapes sourced from well-maintained vineyards and low yields.
Chateau Faugeres 2023
$86.99
Château Faugères 2023 is a highly acclaimed, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux, France. A classic Bordeaux blend (typically 70–75% merlot, 20–25% cabernet franc, and 5% cabernet sauvignon), it delivers concentrated aromas of dark fruit, cassis, and crushed stone, balanced by polished tannins and exceptional longevity.
95 Points, James Suckling
Burrowing Owl Chardonnay
$51.99
Burrowing Owl's first vineyards were planted in 1993 and the winery's first vintage was released in 1997. The winery boasts the first underground storage caves in the Okanagan Valley. This Chardonnay has a delicate bouquet of peaches and melons with just a hint of fresh mango. It is an outstanding white wine that shows lots of depth; it would shine at any dinner party. Go Canadian!
Cave Spring Estate Riesling
$34.99
Estate bottled from some of Niagara's oldest Riesling vines, this wine fully captures the terroir of one of the region's most acclaimed vineyards. Vinified entirely in stainless steel to preserve the citrus fruit and minerally acidity typical of our vineyard, this vintage possesses the depth, body and concentration to age 5 - 10 years. Serve with scallops, lobster, halibut, sea bass or mild cheeses.
Painted Rock Chardonnay
$62.99
Painted Rock began with John and Trish Skinner’s belief that the Okanagan Valley had enormous, largely unrealized, potential. While the area was long known for producing some of the world’s finest fruit, it was the wines produced from the 1980s “Vinifera Program” (where vineyards were paid to remove high-producing, inferior hybrids and plant vinifera) that convinced the Skinners that the Okanagan would one day be an internationally recognized wine region. John knew that if they wanted to be involved, and make an impact, they had to move quickly. The goal was simple: find the best property and apply the most aggressive mandate for quality. Their extensive search took nearly three years and ended when they found “The Black Hawk”, a spectacular 56-acre bench on Skaha Lake in Penticton. In 2004 they purchased what was once “the largest apricot orchard in the British Commonwealth”. The orchard had been felled in the 1980s and had lain fallow since. Detailed analysis of the property occurred for the next year while the site was prepared and the property was planted in 2005. Envisioned as a family-run estate winery, the assumption was that this could be some of the finest “terroir” in the world and it was their job to deliver on its promise. From expertise to equipment to mandate the commitment was and remains uncompromising. According to John Skinner, “If Painted Rock is going to compete with the best in the world we must have confidence in our terroir and allow it to express its uniqueness. That's why we are 100% Estate."
Detailed analysis of the property occurred for the next year while the site was prepared and the property was planted in 2005. Envisioned as a family-run estate winery, the assumption was that this could be some of the finest “terroir” in the world and it was their job to deliver on its promise.
Meyer Gerwurztraminer
$27.99
Meyer is one of BC’s top wineries focusing on small premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Each wine reflects the single vineyard of its origin, the soil, the meso-climate, the aspect and the people that hand tend the vines. All wines are Hand-harvested and hand-crafted, with great attention to detail and minimal winemaking intervention. Meyer Family Vineyards wines are produced from two main vineyards, the 1.62-hectare “Old Main Road” vineyard on the Naramata Bench and the 6.9-hectare “McLean Creek Road” vineyard in Okanagan Falls
Selbach Alte Reben Riesling
$54.99
The ambitiousness of Johannes Selbach has made this estate the region’s most prominent rising star. Since 1989, always among the very best wines in this collection, and 2001 is no exception. Johannes describes his style: “You may have noticed our wines are a bit drier the last two vintages than they used to be,” said Johannes Selbach. “We know how to make reductive fruit-bombs that get high scores and stand out in big tastings,” he continued, “but the problem is everyone writes about those wines but nobody drinks them. We want to make wines for food, that people can use in their everyday lives.” The 2020 Alte Reben is juicy and bursting with stone fruits and citrus and a bottle tends to dissapear quickly.
Poplar Grove Cascadia Pinot Gris
$28.99
Canadian wine, with a caveat: This is made from Washington-grown fruit to compensate for the disastrous 2024 deep freeze. You're going to see more of this, for many, it was the only alternative to having virtually zero wine in 2024. The palate displays bright acidity with flavours of ripe nectarine, apricot, and citrus. A smooth and refreshing mouthfeel and long, delicate finish balance this classic style of Pinot Gris.
Breton Le Chenin Vouvray Sec
$51.99
Harvest days at Domaine Breton follow a free yet inspired choreography, in which each family member plays a key role. From the first light of day, Catherine and France guide their teams through the rows, demonstrating how taste, smell, and sight can help us assess the health and ripeness of a grape. These are natural wines from one of the most respected natural producers in France.