A rarely planted varietal in BC, this small-production bottling is aged in 50% American and 50% French oak barrels and delivers a nose of mulled blackberry, red plums and cherry-raspberry fruits to go with a baker’s rack of spices. It all comes together on the palate with nicely integrated fruit and spice, soft tannins and bright acidity. Think Malbec with a cool-climate twist.
Sourced from three premium Yarra Valley vineyards and matured in French oak, this one offers sound varietal character showing dark cherry with subtle spice, fine-grained tannins, a touch of oak and good weight and balance. Well-integrated, with medium-long finish.
Hop and haze-heads will love this fruit-forward double IPA from Toronto’s Left Field Brewery. Pouring a deep golden orange, this IIPA looks more like pulpy orange juice than beer. Seasoned with a mix of 4 hop varietals, there are aromas of tangerine and canned lychee. A full-bodied and smooth beer, try pairing Laser Show with a wedge of old cheddar — the tang of the cheese stands up the beer’s intensity, and the saltiness of the cheese teases out the sweetness of the brew.
A wonderful perfume of dark chocolate, plum, dark cherry, violets, leather, tobacco smoke and spice beguile the senses. It is full-ish with ample persistency and Nebbiolo tannins rounding out the experience. Braised lamb shank required. Time frame: 15 years of cellaring.
Incorporates 17 months of serious American and French oak aging. Smoky cigar box and black fruits strike the nose. Blackcurrant and black cherry fill the mouth. The plush texture and fine-grained tannins will appeal to Merlot fans. Lingering olive and mint finish. Pair with marinated meat dishes.
Aromas of toasty brioche and complex custard. Rich and creamy with a seductively textured mousse. Long finish with notes of white flowers. Made from 100% Pinot Noir and aged 36 months on the lees. A sophisticated sparkler for the dinner table.
Pale yellow. Exotic fruits (apricot, starfruit) and lanolin on the overall quite ripe nose. Delicate acidity, mellow middle palate of good intensity and weight. The finish has a nice roundness in the peaking fruity taste. Ready to drink with sushi or chicken mango.