Wine
WHITE WINE
Pinot Grigio
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy – $37
A Pinot Grigio with an abundance of rich tropical fruit on the palate. Thirst quenching and delightful. Very versatile with food pairings, but also delicious as a sipper on its own.
Cedar Creek Pinot Gris, Okanagan, BC – $35
Crisp and refreshing, soon to be known as one of British Columbia’s premier grapes. Pair this with salad, grilled fish or any other light fare for a truly pleasant experience.
Chardonnay
Estacion, Chile – $26
Un-oaked Chardonnay from the coast of Chile. Tropical fruit and citrus notes, great depth and volume, good balance, crisp acidity, and a nice light finish.
Tangley Oaks, Santa Barbara, USA – $49
Full, round and complex Chardonnay from California’s Napa Valley. Its rich fruit is well balanced by the well integrated subtle oak. A stunner.
Sauvignon Blanc
Stag’s Hollow Okanagan, BC – $35
Crisp, refreshing, New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Classic nose of grass, lime and gooseberrry with flavours of melon, grapefruit and kiwi fruit. One of BC’s best!
Richmond Plains Nelson, New Zealand – $40
Full of zesty citrus fruit and hints of gooseberry, in classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc style. A 100% organic wine.
Riesling
Pike’s Traditionale Clare Valley, Australia – $49
Australia’s top selling Riesling over $20. Exceptional Clare Valley style – intense floral and citrus character, supported by fine backing acidity.
Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnehuhr Kabinett, Germany – $62
Wonderful sweet, ripe apricot and honey entry, followed by bracing and laser-like acidity and a finish that goes on and on. Drinking Riesling like this is one of life’s greatest joys!
Gewurztraminer, Larch Hills Okanagan, BC – $32
Spicy, with a bouquet reminiscent of roses. Dry and crisp, with wonderful notes of tropical fruit, citrus and pink grapefruit. Zippy and delicious.
Chenin Blanc $44
Domaine Weisskopf ‘Rocher des Violettes’ Touche Mitaine Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc is the traditional ‘go-to’ wine to pair with mussels. Crisp minerality balanced with citrus fruit and a touch of fresh herbs.
Pacific Rim Columbia Valley, Wash – $42
A wine that shows off an eruption of floral aromas. It is fruit forward and mouth-filling, with crisp acidity. The flavours are vividly bright, including pear, quince and grapefruit.
Viognier
Excelsior, South Africa – $30
A mass appeal version of a grape that’s becoming extremely popular. Crisp on the entry, with big pineapple, banana and tropical fruit flavours on the finish.
Laurent Miguel, France – $42
Deliciously perfumed, opulent white wine with characteristic aromas of white flowers. Voluptuous and luscious. A big, bold Viognier with mounds of melon and honey.
Pinot Blanc, Lake Breeze Okanagan, BC – $33
Consistently fruity,clean and crisp.
Interesting Wines
Cedar Creek Proprieteor’s, Okanagan, BC – $25
Fresh, aromatic and lively. Produced in the Okanagan, this blend of six different grapes is an excellent sipper on its on or paired with shellfish.
Argiolas Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy – $42
A crisp, floral, full fruit white from the island of Sardinia. Vermentino is a wine designed specifically to pair with seafood, which it does magnificently well.
Domaine de l’Olivette Blanc, Languedoc, France – $30
This blend of white Grenache, Bourboulenc and Marsanne has a delicate fragrance of white flowers and acacia. It is fruity and rich, with pear notes. 100% organic.
Larch Hills Mad Angie, Okanagan, BC – $29
Made from 100% organic Madeleine Angevine grapes from the cool climate region of the north Okanagan. Spicy, zesty, and ultra bright floral flavours.
Tenuta Sant’ Antonio Soave Superiore The Veneto, Italy – $42
Delightfully elegant white wine made from 100% Garganega grapes. Crisp backing, with delicious floral fruit and hints of almond on the finish.
Firriato Primula Catarrato, Sicily, Italy – $24
This Sicilian specialty has a bouquet of meadow flowers and white fruit – melon and pear in particular. The palate has soft, harmonious notes balanced by gentle acidity.
Damilano Langhe Arneis Piedmont, Italy – $39
A floral white from Piedmont showing lemon, grapefruit and lime. Medium bodied, with a delicate mouthfeel. Balanced and lively, with a fresh finish.
Birichino Malvasia Bianca, California – $48
Jasmine, lime blossom and lychee greet the palate with each sip. A deeply complex wine with a surprisingly dry finish after such a fruity start.
Reserve
Domaine Latour-Labille Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France – $56
Chardonnay the way it was meant to be. The French grape, perfected by the French! Well balanced tropical fruit with crisp citrus and honey.
Benton-Lane Pinot Gris Willamette, Oregon – $54
Oregon Pinot Gris in all of its magnificence. aromas of Asian pear, honeydew and citrus blossom. Tangy lime, comice pear and starfruit linger on the long finish.
Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Campania, Italy - $55
Exceptional white wine with multiple layers of fruit. Wild aromas of honeycomb, flowers and melons. Full bodied and round, with loads of fruit and a melon and honey aftertaste.
Touquinheiras Albarinho, Portugal – $59
A traditional Portuguese wine made from 100% Alvarinho grapes. Luscious and yummy. The perfect seafood wine from Portugal’s north coast, where fish is a way of life.
SPARKLING WINE
Mionetto Pergolo Prosecco The Veneto, Italy – $29
The wildly popular bubbly from Italy is a fantastic match with seafood! Clean, crisp and delicious. Lovely citrus notes, with a rich creamy mouthfeel and a fresh finish.
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut Sonoma, USA – $58
A delicious mouthful of bubbly. Smooth, rich and creamy, with layers of vanilla, ginger and a hint of lemon drop. Finishes with a long, refreshing aftertaste of mineral and fruit.
Nieto Brut, Argentina – $40
Made in the Champagne style from only Pinot Noir grapes. Small persistent bubbles make for a creamy freshness. A delightful pinkish coloured sparkler for all occasions.
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs, France – $125
100% Grand Cru Chardonnay champagne. Light and lovely, with a creamy mousse that lasts and lasts. Hand-crafted and delicate.
ROSE WINE
Azul Terras do Sado, Portugal – $29
Youthful aromas of watermelon, strawberries, licorice and a touch of orange peel. The taste is clean, fresh and vibrant. Fruit-forward rose that is perfect with or without food.
Morande Pionero, Central Valley, Chile – $28
A fruity Rose showing off a luminous red grapefruit-like colour. With aromas of raspberries, it has a pleasant fresh, crisp acidity with notes of plums and more berries.
Mas de Guiot, France – $30
True, dry-style French rose made from Grenache and Syrah, with a dollop of Cinsault. It bursts with flavour and fruit. Crisp and bracing with a ripe strawberry profile.
RED WINE
Shiraz, Heartland, Australia - $44
Dry-farmed Shiraz that is left close to dehydration to produce grapes that are intensely flavoured. One of the top Australian Shiraz wines in BC.
Two Hands ‘The Lucky Country’, Barossa Valley, Australia – $39
Two Hands is world famous for its premium Shiraz wines. This wine offers a deep red/purple colour with loads of crème de cassis fruit intermixed with hints of licorice.
Three Winds, Syrah Languedoc, France – $28
This delicious red from the south of France is full of gorgeous red fruit and a hint of spice on the nose. It is firm and focused, with white pepper and dark plum flavours.
Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa Valley, Australia – $49
Deep and rich Shiraz/Grenache blend from one of Australia’s most consistently awarded winemakers. Full of bright red berries. Ripe and complex.
Malbec
Nieto Senetiner ‘The Benjamin’, Argentina - $26
A decidedly fruitier style of Malbec, showing a velvety texture and lovely flavours of blackberry, peppery spice and balsamic herbs. A nice ‘easy drinker’.
Zorzal, Argentina – $39
Bigger and bolder style of Malbec. An intense deep red colour, with plump raspberry and licorice aromas. Full-bodied and intense, brimming with rich, ripe fruit.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cousino Macul, Maipo Valley, Chile – $39
Tremendously interesting Cabernet from one of the oldest family-owned wineries in South America. Tobacco, leather and cherry, with amazingly sweet, firm tannins.
Waterstone, Napa, USA – $44
Aromas of cedary oak, currants, black cherries and ripe plums are rich and concentrated on the palate. Bold, rich and complex, with a deliciously long, long finish.
Excelsior, South Africa – $31
Ripe blackcurrant and elderberry on the nose lead to a deep, dark, juicy red that’s full of rich plum flavour. Undercurrents of chocolate and smoke lead to a long, smooth finish.
Zinfandel, Cline Sonoma, USA – $40
Sustainably farmed and organically produced. Raspberry and cherry fruit with bold spicy notes and a lasting finish of vanilla from oak aging. Firm, supple tannins add complexity.
Delicato Old Vine Zinfandel, California, USA – $30
The original Old Vine Zin, with vines over 35 years old. Super ripe berry aromas are followed through on the palate. A juicy, easy drinking red that’s simply delightful.
Bordeaux blends
Cedar Creek Estate Select Meritage, Okanagan, BC – $60
Full-bodied blend from BC’s most awarded and respected winery. A gold medal winning wine! Chocolate, vanilla, cedar and leather all balanced with cherry and blackcurrants.
Chateau Curton La Perriere, Bordeaux, France – $36
One of the best recent vintages from Bordeaux. 100% Merlot from a very small family estate. Deep spice and dark fruit aromas lead to lush plum, spice and prune flavours.
Carmenere
Vina Santa Cruz Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile – $29
A fantastic blend, where the Cabernet’s ripe fruit balances out the pepper of the Carmenere. It shows off dark chocolate and coffee notes with ripe black fruit character.
Pinot Noir
Morande Pionero, Casablanca Valley, Chile – $28
A lovely Pinot with aromas of fresh strawberries. It is light in the mouth, expanding into fruity flavours and floral aromas. Fresh, light bodied and elegant, and a great food pairing red.
Stags Hollow Simply Noir, Okanagan, BC – $39
French-style blend combining the elegance of Pinot Noir with the spiciness of Gamay Noir. Loads of cherries and red berries both on the nose and the palate.
Merlot
Diego Murillo, Patagonia, Argentina – $25
A rich and smooth wine delivering a beautiful burst of ripe berry fruits. Well balanced, with red cherries and smoky nuances, finishing with velvety smoothness.
Stag’s Hollow Estate Merlot, Okanagan, BC – $49
A true gem of a BC Merlot from a small, family-owned winery near Okanagan Falls. Ripe and juicy, with a long lasting finish.
Interesting Reds
Heartland Stickleback Red, Australia – $31
A wine made mostly from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich and violet in colour. Chocolate spice and black fruit characters of cherry and plum on the palate.
Altesino Rosso di Toscana Tuscany, Italy – $42
A classic, elegant, earthy Tuscan red from one of the region’s finest producers. The blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cab has dark plum flavours and a finessed finish.
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Molise, Italy – $32
The quintessential Italian red! Medium body and acidity, and bright red berry flavours make it a versatile match with all dishes. It is super ripe, with plenty of forward, plump fruit.
Bodegas Tagonius Tinto Roble Madrid, Spain – $52
Viva l’Espana! A lush, full bodied, fruit forward blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. It is powerful, round, rich and downright delicious.
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France – $39
100% Syrah. Well made Rhone red from a well-respected winemaker. Luxurious layers of blackberry accentuated by heavy spice and malleable tannins.
Ten Mile ‘The Broken Road’ Napa, USA – $38
A blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Barbera, Malbec and Carignane. Big, bold, spicy and full of fruit. Well able to handle pairing with with heavily flavoured sauces and meats.
Reserve
Cedar Creek Platinum Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan, BC – $76
Medium ruby red in colour, with concentrated aromas of cherry, coffee, mocha and spice. Rich, sweet cherry notes with balanced spice. Plush and velvety with a long finish.
Benton-Lane Estate Pinot Noir Willamette, Oregon – $68
Fantastic Oregon Pinot from one of its very best producers. Strawberry and rose petal aromas reveal a palate of classic bright cherry flavours and fine grained tannins.
Damilano ‘Lecinquevigne’ Barolo Piedmont, Italy – $92
One of Italy’s treasured reds. Garnet red colour with hints of orange. Nuanced flavours of licorice and cocoa. A robust and austere mouthfeel and a velvety finish.
Setriolo Chianti Tuscany, Italy – $60
A slice of Tuscany. Earthy and well balanced with delicate floral notes. A classic Italian red that pairs exceptionally well with tomato-based dishes and pastas.
B.R. Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, USA – $69
A terrific Cab from California’s Sonoma Valley. Offers full, rich flavours of berry, cassis and black cherry, with hints of background vanilla. French oak adds complexity and depth
Rutherford Hill Merlot, Napa Valley, USA – $76
Juicy, supple, complex but easy drinking Merlot from Napa Valley. Dark cherry and chocolate flavours abound. The finish is silky, velvety and lingering. Lush and delicious.
Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia – $140
Another winner from Two Hands. Balanced with a vibrant core of red cherry, raspberry and spice flavours that persist on the chewy finish, which show hints of chocolate and sweet spices.
Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-Les-Beaune ‘Les Peuillets’ Premier Cru, Burgundy, France – $100
Premier Cru from a very small producer in France’s Burgundy. Intense fruit and lush complexity. An elegantly crafted Pinot Noir from old vines. Finessed and lovely.