Shawn Thompson

8.9

A very good Okanagan rosé with aromas of strawberry and rose petals that transition into a medium bodied, delicious tasting wine with pronounced minerality and flavours of crushed gravel, strawberries, rhubarb and white cranberry. — 6 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.3

One of my favourite wines this trip. The Tyler Harlton Pinot is remarkable. Small batch, garage style wine making done with extreme finesse, he really captures the essence of the Canadian Pinot. Medium low tannins, good acidity, silky mouth feel with notes of strawberry, red licorice and herbs. Loved it. — 14 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

Side project by the remarkable Tyler Harlton, one of the best wine makers in the Okanagan. Super funky nose, a touch of smoke, fruit punch, lapin cherry. Dry with grippy tannins on the finish. Outstanding. — 14 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

Outstanding Okanagan rosé. Pale salmon colour. Delicate nose reflects terroir with a bit of funk on top of white peach, strawberry, melon. Bright palate with similar notes. Finishes strong with good acidity. Paired with pesto glazed, grilled salmon and yellow summer squash. — 7 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.2

The grapes for this Bordeaux style come exclusively from Black Sage Bench vineyards. It’s an elegant blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot that deliver a well balanced wine resplendent in notes of blackberry, plum, pepper and chocolate. Softer tannins add to the elegance. An excellently crafted wine. — 15 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.5

Outstanding Okanagan Chardonnay. Butterscotch and toasted hazelnut on the nose with a bold, buttery palate expressing flavours of peach, bright citrus and unripe pear. High acidity that cuts perfectly through the Haida Guai halibut we chose to pair it with. — 17 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.5

Truly special treat at Blue Mountain Cellars. We were treated to this nine year old Gamay Noir that was intoxicatingly aromatic with ripe plum, ripe blackberries and potting soil. The colour came off as a brick red and the palate was a wash in crimson fruit you could just fall into. Feeling very lucky with the complimentary glass I was given to enjoy. — 14 days ago

David Shaw

8.9

Bright purple, light to moderate pigment extraction. Funk, barrel and black currant notes in nose. A tad tart and milky initially with black currant and plum fruit, peppery seed tannin and a barrel smoke and spice aftertaste. Needs time to open. — 14 days ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

This Okanagan wine is made from Merlot and Zweigelt grapes. The nose is rich and complex with notes of dark cherry, dark plum, vanilla and hints of black pepper and sage. The palate is equally rich with a spicy oak finish. — 15 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

100% Pinot Noir grapes that deliver a jewel toned rosé with a nose of grapefruit and rose petals and summery flavours of strawberry, and orange peel. Delicious. — 15 days ago