Fresh Apricots and White Peaches with delicate floral aromas of Lily of the Valley fill the glass. The original Moscato Canelli grapes come through reflective of the extended chilled fermentation. A beautiful balance of citrus and sweetness on the palate with hints of grapefruit and a refreshing crisp finish. There is no doubt a strong personality to this spirit which the name suggests.

This wine is in peak condition. The tannins and the secondary flavors dominate this ripe leather-textured wine. The fruit is all there as well: dried berries and hints of black-plum skins. It is a major wine right at the point of drinking with both the mature flavors and the fruit in the right balance.

The family owns 18 hectares between La Morra, Serralunga d'Alba, Monforte d'Alba, including 4 Barolo Cru's: R56 (Brandini), Annunziata, Meriame, Cerretta. Annunziata is a Cru with a 6200 bottle production. The wine is elegant, yet with great concentration. Notes of red fruits, roses and sweet tobacco on the nose, with a silky, refined tannic finish.

The family owns 18 hectares between La Morra, Serralunga d'Alba, Monforte d'Alba, including 4 Barolo Cru's: R56 (Brandini), Annunziata, Meriame and Cerretta. This Barolo is elegant and refined with notes of red fruit, floral notes and even a hint of mint. Being from La Morra makes it approachable even now. Gorgeous

The nose is a rich complex of fresh juniper, followed quickly by coriander and a complexity of gin flavours. Hints of citrus mingle with oriental spices. On adding a mixer, the citrus, lemon, orange - and even bergamot - open out, as do hints of cinammon, cloves and even saffron. A medium-length finish leaves you ready for the next mouthful.

Blue Dragon Mosel Riesling, a modern, off-dry German white wine from the Mosel region. It features aromas of green apple, citrus, and peach, balanced by zippy acidity, a hint of honeyed sweetness, and a light-bodied, easy-drinking profile. It is commonly paired with spicy cuisine.

Blue Mountain Brut Rosé (Okanagan Valley, BC) is a highly-regarded Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine (roughly 65-70% Pinot Noir, 30-35% Chardonnay) known for its pale salmon color, creamy texture, and 30 months of sur-lie aging. It offers a vibrant, dry profile with notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, red apple, lemon zest, and toasty brioche, culminating in a long, crisp finish.

The nose starts floral, with aromas of roses, vanilla and cherry, then turns earthy, before spiced undertones of cloves and bergamot float to the surface. The cherries return on the palate, with more bitter citrus and earth tones, while finely grained tannins tickle the back of your tongue.

Blue Canyon Estate Grown (Eg) Pinot Noir, primarily from Monterey/Arroyo Seco, is a medium-bodied, value-driven California wine. It features vibrant red fruit aromas (cherry, raspberry) mixed with earthy notes, sagebrush, and light oak spice, offering a silky, approachable texture with a crisp finish. 

The initial two Special Edition bottles from Bombay Sapphire showcased the artistry of Hebru Brantley (2020) and Steven Harrington (2021). In 2022, the gin brand collaborated with the Basquiat Estate, along with the artist's sisters Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux, to conceptualize the latest release. This edition represents a significant milestone as it marks the first licensing of "Untitled (LA Painting)" and only the second public display of this piece, previously featured at Basquiat's second show.

The region of Patagonia in the southern tip of Argentina has become more well known for cold climate winemaking in recent years. Bodega Noemia Malbec comes from a small 1.5 ha vineyard of pre-phylloxera vines planted in 1932. The wine is well-balanced and elegant with well integrated intense dark fruit notes with hints of dark chocolate , coffee and spice. Full-bodied with a persistent, long finish.

Master of Botanicals' Ivano Tonutti created this gin from a mix of botanicals, including juniper berries from Tuscany, which are vapour infused for delicate extraction. This process results in elegant aromas and complex flavours that are clean and balanced. Sold in a stylish box, this gift is great for a gin aficionado!

Biały Bocian Quince (Pigwa) is a premium Polish liqueur made from rye vodka and natural quince fruit, boasting a smooth, bittersweet, and refreshing taste. Typically bottled at 28%-30%ABV, it is known for a light yellow color and a "Polish lemon" aroma, offering a tart yet sweet flavor profile. It is ideal as a sipper, digestif, or in cocktails.

BINGTANBOK is a sparkling black raspberry fruit wine or cooler that is known for its bright, fruity, and refreshing taste. It is made from 100% Korean black raspberries (Bokbunja) and is naturally fermented.

If you're looking for Beaujolais Cru, look no further. Of the 10 Cru, CLS has wines from seven. Rather than sourcing the grapes from all across the Beaujolais region, each individual Cru has their own terroir and soil structure; all made with 100% Gamay with the resulting wines unique and set-apart from each other. Ths Saint-Amour Esprit de Séduction (the most northern Cru) displays an intriguing deep-ruby colour. The palate is round and balanced with seductive and aromatic black berries. A beautiful bouquet of fruit with complimentary spices.

This IGT Toscana Bianco white wine from Tuscany, Italy, blends Malvasia Bianca, Trebbiano, and Chardonnay from the I Colli Estate, located in Monteriggioni and Vagliagli, part of the Bindi Sergardi family’s historic estate, founded in the late 1400s. With a white paper color and golden reflections, it offers an intense bouquet of peach, melon, and pear. On the palate, it’s fresh, savoury, and well-balanced with good acidity, fermented and aged in stainless steel to maintain its vibrant character.

This whiskey presents a bright, delicate, and approachable profile. While it may not be a showstopper, it offers generous sweet fruit flavors, reminiscent of candied red apple sweetness, along with floral and black cherry notes. On the palate, it displays modest structure, featuring notes of lemon and pistachio, complemented by gentle hints of baking spice and sandalwood. This blend comprises two Kentucky straight rye whiskeys and two Kentucky straight bourbons.

This is rich in cask characters, with baked orange, pronounced nutmeg notes, mace, peppercorn, and petrichor. The opening flavors of dark orange and syrupy caramel swerve headlong into pepper, root ginger, allspice, and nippy clove. Despite appearances, this is not awash with sherry-dominated fruitiness, but the finish is long, with spice-led dried fruits.

The lemon brings some freshness well-balanced with the sweetness of buck-wheat honey. Its delicacy and its sweet taste will seduce a large public, espacially those who do not like strong alcohols.

The aroma of this wine is rich with succulent dark berries, plums, and mulberries, enticingly accompanied by deeper notes of cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. On the palate, it showcases a robust and full-bodied character, with firm yet smooth tannins leading to a long and satisfying finish, featuring hints of woodsmoke and sweet spice.

The white grape of Verdicchio makes a surprisingly delicious sparkling wine! Made in the Martinotti method (tank), the wine is finished as extra brut and is dry in the mouth with fine bubbles and notes of lemon curd, sweet almond and sponge toffee.

Vitovska is a native grape only found in the Friuli Venezia-Giulia region in northeast Italy. And within the region, it is only grown in Friuli Carso where it loves the iron rich soils which produce wines of incredible minerality.

Born in Prepotto, Benjamin Zidarich's Zidarich winery fully represents the love for the Carso. The result is his wines, strongly based on the characteristics of the vine and the territory. Zidarich pay the utmost attention to the balance of the development of the vines, with maximum respect for naturalness as well as its natural wines. Vitovska is a white grape indigenous to Carso and grows nowhere else in Italy. This could be considered an "orange wine" due to skin contact during fermentation. This is a white wine with tannins and has a "grip" of oranges, rose petal and crushed rock. Lovely structure with a saline tang on the finish. A rare, unique wine indeed.

This single-malt Scotch offers a smooth and light experience, transitioning seamlessly from initial notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and coconut sweetness to gentle smokiness, before returning to a zesty hint of citrus on the finish.

Three Wood has been a cornerstone of Auchentoshan's offerings since its introduction in 2002. This expression undergoes a unique maturation process, initially aged in bourbon barrels before being finished in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of orange peel, dried apricots, milk chocolate, and freshly sawn oak. The palate is rich and complex, offering notes of toffee, stewed fruits, sherry, cinnamon, and wood spice. The finish is remarkably long, with lingering flavors of malt, oak, and dark chocolate, leaving a satisfying and memorable impression on the palate.

The Balvenie 14 Year Old The Week of Peat is a 48.3% ABV Speyside single malt, part of the Balvenie Stories Collection, created from heavily peated malted barley distilled for one week annually. It balances gentle earthy smoke with classic honey, vanilla, and citrus notes, resulting in a velvety, creamy, and distinctively smoky flavor profile. 

Winegrowers since 1860, Domaine Barge continues its family owned business with 5.7 ha in Cote-Rotie, 1 ha in Condrieu and 1.5ha in Saint-Joseph. A typical Cote-Rotie with 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier delivers a refined, classic nose of raspberries, pepper, and a touch of cedar and spice. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and grip.This has the elegant profile one finds often in bottlings made exclusively from the Côte Blonde vineyard of Cote-Rotie.

It is a premium gin produced by Asta Morris, a Belgian independent bottler known for its exceptional whiskies and spirits. The Soul Gin is made in collaboration with Belgian gin producer Filliers, and it is made from a blend of carefully selected botanicals, including juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, orange and lemon peel, and a secret ingredient that gives it its unique flavor.

A firm, fine-grained red with plum, mahogany, iron and bark on the nose and palate. It's full-bodied with a dusty texture from the tannins. Flavorful finish. Needs time to soften, but a beautiful young Barolo.

The Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva (produced at the Tenuta Tignanello estate) is a prestigious, fruit-forward Tuscan red wine. Often referred to as the "baby Tignanello", it is a rich blend of predominantly Sangiovese with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, prized for its silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and elegant flavor profile.

Amrut's flagship Indian single malt, renowned for its distinctive blend of spice, fruit, and honey notes, is showcased in this expression. Bottled at 46% ABV, it offers a depth of flavor that aptly represents the distillery's craftsmanship and character.

Raw red-fruit aromas are cheesy and lead to a narrow palate with high acidity and raw tannins. Salty plum and red currant flavors border on tart, while this Cab Franc finishes lean and tight, with mild heat and peppery notes.

Pale straw yellow, with greenish hues. The nose is full of different inspirations: cedar, green apple, lemon, lime. Slightly smoky, with refreshing chalky aromas. The palate is rich, with a tingly acidity. Long and elegant mineral finish.

Local Edmonton brewery Trial and Ale is well known for artisinal wild and sour ales. The Equatorial Detour is a fruited America sour wild ale made from tropical fruits. A mixed fermentation blend showcasing a playful series of handoffs between the tart, medium acidity our blends are known for, a firm funk background, and the expressive nature of fruit only the tropics can produce.

We don’t often think about Nebbiolo outside of Barolo or Barbaresco, but the northern region of Gattinara is a quality region growing points-worthy Spanna, as it is known here. Elegant with aromas and flavours of dried roses, raspberry jam and hints of toasted nuts and vanilla. If you’ve never tried Nebbiolo from Northern Piemonte, this is a good place to start.