This medium-dry, light-bodied sparkler has rather delicate floral and fruity scents. A well-balanced palate with a lively fizz. Lingers with a bit of bitter and sweet. A go-to Prosecco for a refreshing Aperol spritz (Aperol is a lightly bitter liqueur made with blood orange, rhubarb and botanicals).
This bargain Sauvignon comes on like a white Bordeaux. White-gold in colour, it shows a grassy, green plum and lanolin nose with a light floral note. On the dry, medium-bodied palate, a note of lychee with a lemon-lime finish.
The real deal for toasty-oak Chard lovers. After an aromatic, complex tropical fruit nose, the weighty palate is ultra-rich, ripe and mouth-coating, yet remains well-balanced and supple. Long, creamy butterscotch and nutmeg-laden finish. Unfiltered, so only chill lightly (or it’ll become cloudy if refrigerated). A prime choice to fuel wine-tasting discussions.
Groovy Grüner is a rising star in the wine world because it’s such a flavourful and food-friendly white wine. It shows aromas of pear, citrus and lovely spice notes. But the real show is in the mouth. Anjou pear, melon, peach and citrus fruits with flinty minerality and crisp acidity through the finish. Serve with sushi.
One of Canada’s new leading breweries is producing some of the best-balanced and uniquely flavoured beers on the market. Black with aromas and flavours of vanilla, dark chocolate, bourbon and roasted malt, this surprisingly well-balanced beer is mildly hoppy, but the cocoa brings a touch of bitterness. Very smooth and approachable, yet lots of character. Brewed with organic fair-trade cocoa.
From Osoyoos, an appealing aromatic blend yields up front tropical and citrus notes with a hint of honey before a lush and refreshing, gently creamy palate with gentle lemon lime notes and a fresh lingering finish.
Deep ruby colour with a cedar, savoury nose of vanilla oak, pencil lead, black fruits and a herbal note; medium-bodied, dry, somewhat tight at the moment, dark chocolate and currant flavours carried on a lively spine of acidity to a cinnamon finish.