Shawn Thompson

9.2

A wine no longer available since Tyler closed his winery to focus on Ones. The nose is stewed prunes and mulling spices lifted by cherry cola notes. The palate is a straight shot of leathery berry with light tobacco and soft vegetal undertones, silky tannins, elegant and understated as it’s aged. Was probably peak a year ago but still outstanding. — 18 days ago

Shawn Thompson

8.6

Light gold colour, nose is honeydew and grapefruit zest and orange blossom honey. With a hint of almond praline. Palate is dry, fruit forward, with some toasty oak, citrus and lots of caramelized pineapple. — 3 months ago

Shawn Thompson

9.3

We checked with Marichel and they suggested we finish the 2013s. Last night we made a grilled sockeye salmon and enjoyed this last vintage. Jess wrote the tasting notes: Colour—showing an elegant tawny sheen in the decanter, deepening to reveal a deep pool of rich burgundy in the glass.

Nose—Everything all at once and warming the nostrils swiftly! Richly stewed plums and bright current overtones with an edge of just sliced green pepper. Dark chocolate with violet petals and granny’s Christmas fruitcake. Hint of earth, wood chips, a drop of orange bitters.

Palate — rich brambly fruit, light oak with faint menthol, cherry cola bright note, lingering savoury notes of leather and cranberry, silky tannins, subtle body. — 4 months ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

Dark crimson Cabernet Franc, nose of smoky oak, fruit cake with a flavourful palate reminiscent of blackberries and black currants and stewed plum. Super dry finish. Chef chose to pair it with Bison sirloin, steak frites. — 4 months ago

Shawn Thompson

9.5

A beautiful plummy colour. The nose hints at mincemeat, rose hip and softer layer of stewed fruits and a gentle waft of eucalyptus. The palate is powerful, chewy satin and super lush with an elegant dry finish. Lots of earthy undertones like leather, green pepper and tobacco. Paired beautifully with a medium rare strip loin covered in a tarragon green sauce following the famous Relais de le entrecôte sauce recipe. — 2 months ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

Bright lemon yellow colour with butterscotch, wet stone and apple nose. Flavourlful palate with notes of lemon, caramel and honey. Lots of acidity. Chef recommended pairing with his arctic char at 50th Parallel Winery. — 4 months ago

Shawn Thompson

8.8

Rose gold colour, Okanagan peach and pink grape fruit nose, herbal tasting notes on the approach with white cranberry and citrus that transition into a long finish. Paired with a charcuterie board. — 4 months ago

Shawn Thompson

8.6

Our first wine from our first shipment from Blasted Church wine club. Light pink colour, bright zesty fruit with a lovely clean minerality on a the nose. Dry palate, bright apricot, pink grapefruit and smooth as satin sheets. Delicious. — 3 months ago

Shawn Thompson

Pale brick red. Smoke, raspberries and strawberries on nose and the palate. A really great wine for the price. Love it. — 4 months ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

Sparkling rosé brut made with Pinot noir, Pinot munier and Chardonnay. White cranberry and grapefruit notes. Chef paired it with an olive oil chiffon cake, strawberries and rhubarb compote. Great way to end an amazing meal. — 4 months ago