Wine
Wine by glass
Sparkling Wine -5oz
Mionetto, Pergolo Prosecco, The Veneto, Italy - $9
White wine- 6oz
De Bortoli, DB Selection Chardonnay, Australia - $7.5
Cavas del Inca Torrontes, Chardonnay, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina - $8
Excelsior, Viognier, South Africa - $9
Stag’s Hollow Sauvignon Blanc Okanagan, B.C - $9
Rustico, Farmer’s Daughter Dry Gewürztraminer, South Okanagan, B.C - $9.5
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy - $10.5
Rose Wine -6oz
Mistaken Identity Vineyards, Dry Rosé, Salt Spring Island, B.C - $10
Red wine -6oz
Diego Murillo Merlot, Patagonia, Argentina - $6.5
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Molise, Italy - $8.5
Peter Lehmann, Wildcard, shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia - $9
Delicato Old Vine Zinfandel, California – $9.5
Cousino Macul Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile - $11
Rollingdale Pinot Noir, Central Okanagan, B.C - $12.5
Sparkling Wine
Mionetto, Pergolo Prosecco, The Veneto, Italy – $34
The wildly popular bubbly from Italy is a fantastic match with seafood! Clean, crisp and delicious. Lovely citrus notes, with a rich, creamy mouth feel and a fresh finish.
Sumac Ridge, Stellar’s Jay Cuvée VQA, Okanagan Valley, B.C. -$54
This brut holds the reputation for being one of Canada’s premier sparkling wines. The alluring hues of coral and amber embody crisp orchard fruit and citrus blossom aromas. Toasty nut lingers with a soft and creamy floral mousse finish.
Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma Brut, Sonoma Valley, California- $60
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.
Delamotte Blanc De Blancs, France – $149
100% Grand Cru Chardonnay Champagne. Light and lovely, with a creamy mousse that lasts and lasts. Hand-crafted and delicate.
Half Bottle white
Nichol Vineyard, Pinot Gris, Naramata, B.C-$22
Bright apricot in colour with aromas of fresh peach, apricot and gooseberry. Tangy flavours follow along with a hint of honey and mineral notes.
Kettle Valley, Gewürztraminer, Naramata, B.C-$24
Made in an Alsatian style, the wine shows classic varietal aromas of pink grapefruit, rose petal and lychee nut with rich weight and body.
Caymus Vineyards, Conundrum, Napa Valley California -$30
Rich and lush, full bodied, yet silky on the palate. This unusual blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and Muscat grapes lives up to its name.
Anselmi, San Vincenzo IGT Veneto Bianco, Monteforte D’Alpone, Veneto, Italy -$30
Bright with aromas of fresh pineapple and plum followed by hawthorn, herbs and mineral notes. This is a wine that is pleasing to the palate – fresh and velvety.
Half Bottle Red
Argiolas, Costera Cannonau, Sardinia, Italy-$30
One of the very finest producers from Sardinia brings us this massive, generous wine that literally bursts onto the palate with waves of game, earthiness, mint, spices and herbs.
Seghesio Family Vineyards, Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, California -$34
A tantalizing black raspberry and classic briary flavoured wine, with a balance of components for which Seghesio wines are well known.
Qupé, Syrah, Central Coast, California -$34
An appealing wine with juicy, ripe berry flavours enhanced by spicy pepper aromatics and a smoky finish. It is well structured with crisp acidity from the cool climate and juicy fruit qualities from the warmer regions.
Au Bon Climat –La Bauge Au-Dessus, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California -$59
Full and rich with flavours of plums and warm spice, this Pinot is a crowd pleaser. The fruit is all Dijon clones from Block Two of the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard.
White Wine
Pinot Grigio
Cedar Creek, Okanagan, B.C– $38
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.
Di Lenardo, Friuli, Italy – $40
A Pinot Grigio with an abundance of rich tropical fruit on the palate. Thirst quenching and delightful. Very versatile with food, but also delicious as a sipper on its own.
Hillside Estate, Reserve, Naramata, B.C - $44
Fresh clean floral, ginger, baked pear nose with citrus, lees and light butter aromas. Juicy, if slightly austere finish, but with fine intensity. An easy match with West Coast cuisine.
Benton-Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon– $58
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.
Chardonnay
De Bortoli, DB Selection, Australia- $28
Brilliant straw yellow colour, with a bouquet of lifted stone fruits and light oak. On the palate, a generous wine, packed with fruit flavour, finishing tight with natural acidity and a dash of smart French oak.
See Ya Later, Okanagan Falls, B.C -$40
A fabulous Chardonnay from the south Okanagan. Crisp melon and orange rind add to the butter and vanilla notes from the oak and the weekly stirring of the lees.
Stone Paddock, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand -$42
Peach and melon aromas on the nose, with fine grapefruit and hints of dry straw. Sweet stone fruit, nectarine and grapefruit on the palate, with yeasty notes and a fine minerality supplementing the gentle influence of oak.
Irony, Napa Valley, California $46
Layers of juicy tropical fruit and mineral notes with lively citrus, crisp green apples, rich cream and vanilla – a veritable apple pie of flavors.
Domaine Louis Moreau, AOC Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Burgundy, France-$89
A rich Burgundian Chardonnay. Ripe tropical nose with mango, pear, green apple and floral aromas. Rich and round with good acidity. Slate, lemon butter, floral, spicy green apple flavours with some baked pear and creamy lees.
Sauvignon Blanc
Stag’s Hollow, Okanagan, B.C – $35
Crisp, refreshing, New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Classic nose of grass, lime and gooseberry with flavours of melon, grapefruit and kiwi fruit. One of BC’s best!
Viña Tarapaca, Gran Reserva, Santiago, Chile – $39
The mouth is rich with white nectarine, pineapple, lemongrass finish. The wine has length and richness on the palate from the tropical fruit, with the mineral notes on the finish.
Richmond Plains, Nelson, New Zealand – $42
Full of zesty citrus fruit and hints of gooseberry in classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc style. A 100% organic wine.
Babich Black Label, Marlborough, New Zealand - $46
The bouquet is an inviting mix of tropical passion fruit aromas with notes of musk and box hedge. Palate entry is luscious and lively, bursting with red currant, gooseberry and passion fruit, rounding off with a hint of capsicum.
Riesling
Chateau Ste Michelle , Columbia Valley -$35
A blend of Riesling from grapes throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley, crafted to be refreshingly off-dry. It delivers sweet lime and peach character with subtle mineral notes. Matches well with a wide range of dishes.
Pike’s Traditionale, Clare Valley, Australia – $49
Australia’s top selling Riesling over $20. Exceptional dry 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!
Gewürztraminer
Larch Hills, Okanagan, B.C - $32
Spicy, with a bouquet reminiscent of roses. Dry and crisp, with wonderful notes of tropical fruit, citrus and pink grapefruit. Zippy and delicious.
Rustico, Farmer’s Daughter Dry Gewürztraminer, South Okanagan, B.C-$36
Features a tartly citric taste and the scents of lavender and roses. As the story goes, the wine has everything you’d expect from a sassy farmer’s daughter with classic Alsace parentage.
Viognier
Excelsior, South Africa – $34
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.
Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale, Australia -$45
Fresh aromatic and citrus driven modern style complemented by a balanced use of oak, with 50% of the wine fermented in new French oak barriques.
Kettle Valley, TEXTBOOK, Naramata , B.C -$ 54
A portion of this wine was barrel fermented in older French oak and allowed to go through malolactic fermentation. The balance was tank fermented and remained unoaked in order to preserve the crisp, fresh fruit flavours.
Pinot Blanc
Lake Breeze Vineyards, Naramata , B.C- $33
The signature wine from this excellent Naramata producer. Consistently fruity, clean and crisp. Displays why Pinot Blanc is often thought of as British Columbia’s best white wine grape.
Hugel & Fils, Alsace, France-$40
Delicate, subtle and well built. Shows a fruity olive oil aroma, citrus and stone flavours, and a honey and dried apricot finish. Dry, crisp and clean, light and easy to drink, with a softness on the finish that suits it well.
Interesting Wines
Firriato Primula Catarrato, Sicily, Italy – $27
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.
Cavas del Inca Torrontes, Chardonnay, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina -$29
A punch bowl of delicate, flowery and fruity aromas that are backed up with exotic fruit flavours and a touch of minerality on the finish.
Chateau de Caraguilhes, Classique AOC Corbières Blanc, Languedoc, France - $34
This blend of Marsanne and Grenache Blanc has a delicate fragrance of white flowers and acacia. It is fruity and rich, with pear notes. 100% organic.
Ca’ Rugate San Michele Soave Classico, The Veneto, Italy – $34
Made from 100% Garganega grapes. Light straw gold in colour. A fine bouquet of meadow flowers, with hints of camomile, elderflower and iris. An elegant wine with notes of sweet almonds on the finish.
Blasted Church, Hatfield’s Fuse, Okanagan Falls, B. C -$39
Medium bodied, oily texture with melon, granny smith apple, citrus and tropical fruit flavours leading to a finish full of spice.
Pacific Rim , Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley -$44
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.
Argiolas, Costamolino Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy – $44
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.
Damilano, Langhe Arneis, Piedmont, Italy -$46
A floral white from Piedmont showing lemon, grapefruit and lime. Medium bodied, with a delicate mouth feel. Balanced and lively with a fresh finish.
Feudi Di San Gregorio, Falanghina, Campania, Italy – $58
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 honeyed aftertaste.
Touquinheiras, Albarinho, Portugal – $62
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.
Rose Wine
Mistaken Identity Vineyards, Salt Spring Island, B.C – $38
Dry Rosé (French style) with rose petal hue. Aromas of strawberry with flavours of plum and honey.
Morande Pionero, Central Valley, Chile – $29
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.
Red Wine
Shiraz
Peter Lehmann, Wildcard, Barossa Valley, Australia-$34
On the nose it shows ‘heaps’ of fresh, spicy berry notes with a touch of dark chocolate. A medium-bodied wine with good fruit richness reined in by the gentle tannins on the finish.
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.
Heartland, Langhorne Creek, Australia - $44
Dry-farmed Shiraz that is left close to dehydration to produce grapes that are intensely flavoured. One of the top selling Australian Shiraz wines in B.C.
Desert Hills, Syrah Select Black Sage Bench, Oliver, B.C- $70
Some of the finest grapes in the area are used to produce a robust hearty wine, with an intense dark berry flavour. It’s jammy and spicy on mid palate, with a vanilla, black chocolate long finish.
Two Hands, Bella’s Garden, Barossa Valley, Australia – $140
Another winner from famed producer Two Hands. Balanced with a vibrant core of red cherry, raspberry and spice flavours that persist on the chewy finish, which shows hints of chocolate and sweet spices.
Malbec
Bleasdale, Second Innings, Langhorne Creek, Australia-$36
Vibrant primary fruit flavours of plums, red berries and spices, this wine finishes soft and round with velvety smooth tannins.
Zorzal, Mendoza, Argentina – $44
Bigger and bolder style of Malbec. An intense deep red colour, with plump raspberry and liquorice aromas. Full-bodied and intense, brimming with rich, ripe fruit.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Inniskillin, Varietal Series, VQA Okanagan Valley, B.C.-$3
This wine is deep crimson in colour, bold plum and blackberry scented, has intense fruit and spice character and a long, full bodied finish.
Excelsior, South Africa – $36
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.
Cousino Macul, Maipo Valley, Chile – $42
Tremendously interesting Cabernet from one of the oldest family-owned wineries in South America. Tobacco, leather and cherry, with amazingly sweet, firm tannins.
B.R. Cohn, Silver Label , Sonoma, California – $75
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.
Zinfandel
Delicato Old Vine, California– $36
The original Old Vine Zin, from vines over 35 years old. Super ripe berry aromas are followed through on the palate. A juicy, easy drinking red that’s simply delightful.
Cline Cellars, Sonoma, California- $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.
Layer Cake, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy -$55
The original Zinfandel! A balance of elegance and power. Inky black fruit, spice and white pepper, jammy black cherries, plums, blackberry, truffles, tar, and espresso.
Carmenère
Vina Santa Cruz, Carmenère/Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile – $29
A fantastic blend where the Cabernet’s ripe fruit balances out the pepper of the Carmenère. It shows off dark chocolate and coffee notes with ripe black fruit character.
Vina Chocalan , Reserva , Maipo Valley, Chile -$41
Blackberry flavours, Morello cherry, plum and clove, with light tones of cedar on a layer of spices. Fig and bitter chocolate notes. Smooth and elegant tannins in mouth.
Pinot Noir
Rollingdale, Central Okanagan, B.C-$49
Aromas of dusty raspberries, sous bois and game. A mix of savoury and red fruit favours. Lively acidity and mild tannins framing the mouthfeel. Pleasant lingering length.
Schloss Reinhartshausen Spatburgunder, Germany -$50
Generous aromas of sour cherry and other red fruits. Light and earthy on the palate and perfectly supported by fine tannins. A pretty and elegant red wine.
Te Mãnia, Nelson, New Zealand- $60
Sweet red cherry, plum and dark berry fruit characters intermingle with spicy oak. Savoury, gamey flavours with hints of leather balanced with elegant tannins add complexity to this wine, which delivers a long, sustained finish.
Benton-Lane Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon – $72
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.
Cedar Creek, Platinum Reserve, Okanagan, B.C – $80
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.
Thomas George Estates, Russian River Valley, California – $120
Shows an expressive true Russian River Valley aromatic nose, bursting with floral cherry, dark plum, ripe strawberry, integrated with hints of leather, cinnamon and cocoa wood. The mid-palate is full, with bright acidity filling-out the backend.
Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny-Les-Beaune ‘Les Peuillets’ Premier Cru, Burgundy, France – $150
Premier cru from a very small producer in France’s Burgundy region. Intense fruit and lush complexity. An elegantly crafted Pinot Noir from old vines. Finessed and lovely.
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.
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.
Crowsnest Vineyards, Similkameen Valley, B.C- $42
A gem of a Merlot, from British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley. Ripe black cherries and blackberries intermingle with a hint of pepper.
Irony, Napa Valley, California -$52
Displays rich, ripe raspberries, black cherries and blueberries with notes of cedar and dark chocolate. A backbone of moderate tannins provides the structure for this full-bodied wine, which features a lush, lingering finish.
Interesting Reds
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.
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.
Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa Valley, Australia – $49
Deep and rich Shiraz/Grenache blend from one of Australia’s most consistently awarded winemakers. A wine that is full of bright red berries. Ripe and complex.
Bodegas Tagonius Tinto Roble Madrid, Spain – $58
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.
Fattoria Viticcio, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy-$89
Fabulous aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and flowers follow through to a full bodied palate, with super silky tannins and amazing richness and subtlety. A Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine of the Year.
Damilano ‘Lecinquevigne’ Barolo, Piedmont, Italy – $110
One of Italy’s treasured reds. Garnet red with slight hints of orange. Ethereal with wonderful nuances of liquorice and cocoa. Full bodied, with a robust and austere mouthfeel and a velvety finish. An elegant, world class Barolo.
Tedeschi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC, The Veneto, Italy $-120
A very pretty, well-balanced offering redolent of dark cherries, flowers, black berries, grilled herbs and leather. A long, refined finish rounds out this accessible Amarone.