Shawn Thompson

8.9

A substantial Gamay. Stewed plum colour with a nose of violets, potting soil and cherry nibs. Dry palate, silky mouth feel with hints of prunes, sour cherry and bell pepper and cedar. Very drinkable. — 2 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

My love affair with my favourite Canadian Rosé continues. Hints of apricot, strawberries and a dry minerality paired perfectly with a capellini pasta in a hot smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes and asparagus with crème fraiche sauce. Golden BC, cabin country. — 22 days ago

Shawn Thompson

8.5

Off-dry Riesling, pears, citrus, some petrol.. not my style but paired well with an Icelandic cod poached in a spicy coconut sauce. — a month ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

Pleasantly surprised by this unusual blend for a rosé. Malbec and Montepulciano varietals present a nose with hints guava, and tropical flowers and clean minerality in the background. The palate has a bit of sour fruit qualities like papaya and a resting finish. — 6 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

Nice light straw colour, elegant nose with hints of honeysuckle, green pear and lime zest. Clean palate , good acidity with petrol and pomelo flavours. Super food friendly. — a month ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

Deep violet hue, elegant legs. Nose has a rich floral bouquet of violets with spicy bramble berry perfume and a subtle hint of cherry nibs. Palate is outstanding for a 2016 (although probably has peaked) with flavours of dried fruit, prune, cedar and playful, well balanced tannins. — a month ago

Shawn Thompson

9.2

Drinking beautifully. Elegant structure, silky tannins, slightly herbaceous complexity, some stewed fruit and chocolate. Paired with a grilled strip loin topped with our approximation of the famous French Tarragon sauce. Wonderful! — 13 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.1

Rich violet hue with elegant legs. Nose is smoke, cured meat, vegetal, with tobacco but densely sweet blackberry at the center. Invitingly lush warm and supple palate with some tobacco and stewed fruit. Very yummy. Paired with bbq cheese-burgers — a month ago

Shawn Thompson

8.7

Light, dry, citrusy, refreshing. Paired with a roasted chicken, parsley potatoes and cumin carrots. — a month ago

Shawn Thompson

9.1

Fantastic Riesling by Lake Breeze vineyards. Notes of apple, apricot and petroleum, nicely dry and paired well with a hard aged Gouda. — 2 months ago