Daydreamer Rose
$33.14
The grapes grown without systemic fungicides, herbicides and pesticides, small batch processing, with a sustainable approach is the mandate. They make limited-production wines from the best sites in the Okanagan Valley with a special focus on the wines of the Naramata Bench
This is not your typical light and crisp Rosé. Daydreamer's 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier are made from the Saignée of the winery's Amelia red wine. Saignée means that this pink juice was pulled from the red wine's tank just as it began fermentation. This Rosé had 18 hours of skin contact with the combination of Syrah and Viognier leading to a floral, fruity and silky wine with a touch of body to it as well.
Tantalus Old Vines Riesling
$58.49
Tantalus was established in 2004 when Proprietor Eric Savics was presented with the opportunity to acquire one of the Okanagan Valley’s premier vineyard properties. Originally known as Pioneer Vineyards, the site was first planted to table grapes in 1927 by renowned, local horticulturist JW Hughes. The old vine plantings – 1978 Riesling and 1985 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay became the backbone of the vineyard. Other varietals were removed and new plantings of the 3 flagship varietals commenced in 2005. The vineyard would not only have considerable vine age as its anchor, but it would also grow to have superior clone variation as well. With the success of the wines and the increase in production came the need to build a new winery. Tantalus’ sleek new facility was completed in March 2010 and has the distinction of being British Columbia’s first LEED-certified winery. This wine has been awarded best overall BC wine in previous competitions. The vines are generally regarded as the oldest vinifera plantings in the Okanagan.
Tantalus Maija Pinot Noir
$47.59
Since 2004, Tantalus has been crafting a focused portfolio of wines made with intention and authenticity, and guided by good land stewardship. With some of the country’s oldest vinifera plantings at the backbone of their home estate, Tantalus has carved out a reputation as a top riesling, syrah,chardonnay, and pinot noir producer both in Canada, and abroad. In the glass, it offers a lifted aromatic profile of rose petal, violets, and sweet thyme—evoking a summer garden in full bloom. Hints of wild herbs, subtle citrus oil, and pomegranate add complexity and freshness. The palate is taut and quietly powerful, with notes of young blackberry, baking spice, and blood orange. There’s a brooding quality to this vintage—structure over plushness—with fine-grained tannins and a gently persistent finish.
Stratus Cabernet Franc
$50.99
At Stratus, their dedication to sustainability, quality and design guides our winemaking and vineyard practice. They delight in making wines that reflect the eccentricities of the climate and our vineyard's unique geology. Their 55-acre farm, set in the Niagara Lakeshore appellation of Niagara-on-the-Lake, is planted to 16 grape varieties. This breadth allows them to embrace diversity for complexity and produce our signature Stratus White and Stratus Red alongside a range of small-lot single varietal bottlings - delicious and notable expressions of time, of place, of the essence of our vineyard.
Reifel Rye
$44.99
A release from Alberta Distillers! 100% Rye - bottled at 42% after maturing in new charred oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels.
From The Producer
"Reifel Rye has been created in honour of George H. Reifel. The legendary master distiller who laid the foundations of Alberta Distillers 75 years ago, and whose standards, commitment to the craft, belief in local ingredients, obsession with extraordinary flavour, and adventurous spirit still characterize ADL’s distilling culture today. Reifel Rye is a masterpiece George would be proud of. This high rye spirit is aged in charred white oak and ex bourbon barrels. It is a feast of a whisky with notes of toffee, banana bread, chocolate, poached pear and crème brûlée. An unconventional whisky with unexpected depths. High Rye, Deep Character from the Distillery Of The Decade."
Suntory AO Whisky
$109.99
Not exactly a new concept, but perhaps the most coherent and well-executed example of blends that cross international borders and waters. Suntory tells us this five-sided bottle is meant to represent "the most prestigious whisky regions in the world" by marrying whisky (and whiskey) from some the industry's true titans: Yamazaki (Japan), Hakushu (Japan), Cooley (Ireland), Jim Beam (America), Alberta Distillers (Canada), Ardmore (Scotland), and Glen Garioch (Scotland). Each is meant to ante up with its "unique history and climate." And if you're curious, the name 'Ao' means 'blue', referring to the oceans that tie the continents together.
43% abv
Meyer Old Block Pinot Noir
$56.94
Meyer is one of BC’s top wineries focusing on small premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Each wine reflects the single vineyard of its origin, the soil, the meso-climate, the aspect and the people that hand tend the vines. All wines are Hand-harvested and hand-crafted, with great attention to detail and minimal winemaking intervention. Meyer Family Vineyards wines are produced from two main vineyards, the 1.62-hectare “Old Main Road” vineyard on the Naramata Bench and the 6.9-hectare “McLean Creek Road” vineyard in Okanagan Falls. The "Old Block" Pinot Noir is one of the original vineyard plantings from 1994 and is part of the largest block of Pinot Noir at their estate vineyard on McLean Creek Road in Okanagan Falls.
Millstone 25 Year Oloroso Canada Cask
$534.99
This whisky was featured on Day 9 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.
This cask of sherry matured Millstone, is one of the earliest casks of single malt laid down by the Dutch distillery. Bottled after 25 years in Oloroso whisky at 44.9%, exclusively for Canada, by Craftwork Spirits. 91pts Whisky Fun
Wild Life Rye Whisky 375ml
$41.99
375ml Bottle
Bottled at 45.9%, This whisky from Wild Life is made with 88% Rye and 12% Malted Barley and matured for at least 3.5 years.
- Age: Minimum 3.5 years
- Mash Bill: 88% Rye, 12% Barley
- Barrel Profile: 53 Gallon - White American Oak
- Distillation Method: 500L Alembic Copper Pot Still
Producer Description
"Rye is the quintessential Canadian Whisky grain. This flavour forward grain is often hidden and underrepresented in the big brand rye whiskies on the market. Wild Life Rye Whisky on the other hand, does not shy away from flavour. This spirit shows wonderful notes of nutmeg, fig, green grass and spice notes. This is Alberta Craft Whisky at its finest, and we are pleased to share it with you!"