Here are our top wine picks of the year.
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2022 Pinot Noir 15th Anniversary Edition $65
Brilliant ruby in colour with rose and leather, clove and cedar, Lapin cherry and raspberry aromas. The palate is driven by bright acidity and cocoa powder tannins. Tart black cherry and chocolate flavours with a long, clean, elegant finish.
Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2021 Kay’s Syrah $30
Juicy dark fruit character of blueberry, black cherry, plum accented by toast, black pepper and sage. The palate is robust and loaded with rich black fruit flavours, spicy and a touch of char. Superb value.
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery 2021 Border Vista Cabernet Franc $60
A complex nose of black cherry, fig, plum, cocoa, toffee, smoked meat, herbs, cherry cola, bell pepper and coffee. Smooth texture with moderate tannin and a bit of menthol on the finish.
Moon Curser Vineyards 2021 Dead of Night $46
A blend of Syrah and Tannat, this is a full-bodied wine with black cherry, cassis, blueberry, violets, licorice, eucalyptus, cocoa, vanilla, coffee and smoky notes. Velvety and rich mouth feel. Think herb-crusted rack of lamb.
Phantom Creek Estates 2021 Estate Grand Cuvée $49
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Malbec, it has a bouquet of blackberries, cherries, toast, black tea, sage, chocolate and vanilla. Luscious mouthfeel and moderate tannins.
Poplar Grove Winery 2022 Chardonnay $31
A consistently beautiful and well-balanced wine, it features golden apple, peach, some tropical fruit notes, lemon oil, toasted nuts, vanilla and a hint of caramelized butter. Lovely roundness on the palate with a zesty finish.
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2022 Merlot $31
Impressive effort in this stunning wine featuring jammy black cherry, cassis, chocolate, cigar box, coffee, vanilla and spice. The palate is round and rich and features an elongated finish.
Wesbert Winery 2020 Reserve Wise Guy Red Blend $50
This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is elegant and complex with rich aromas of black cherry, blueberry, cassis, licorice, chocolate, toasted nuts and black pepper. The palate is smooth and juicy with a spicy finish.
