05/28/2026
With the summer's heat now upon us, we have two wines to offer this week that may just fit the bill for a great meal on the deck.
First we go to British Columbia where we find Liquidity Wines, a boutique estate winery in Okanagan Falls which crafts wines from its hillside vineyard overlooking Vaseux Lake. There, Chardonnay grapes are handpicked, hand-sorted and cluster pressed. After 11 months of fermentation in French oak, they are blended and bottled.
The full-bodied, slightly creamy Liquidity 2022 Estate Chardonnay offers notes of mandarin, lemon poppyseed cake, and papaya. On the palate, it is bright, fresh and vibrant with a beautiful acidity and textural complexity. It finishes with a hint of spice. Throughout, it maintains the characteristic richness of the Chardonnay grape.
Pair this wine with creamy chicken and mushroom orzo, squash soup or fish tacos. Wine Align rates this vintage at 90 points.
Next we venture to the cool climate of Uruguay’s Leyda Valley. Well-regarded for several grapes varieties, Undurraga's 2023 Gran Reserva Pinot Noir is no exception.
This luminous, ruby-red wine presents a nose of damp earth with hints of red berries, accompanied by subtle smoky hints and a whisper of balsamic complexity. Silky-smooth and fruit-forward on the palate, it has a sour cherry entry that seemingly ripens through the finish, with refined tannins and balanced acidity supported by a gentle oak influence. A true pinot noir, the finish is long and lingering with savory undertones. Enjoy this wine with a variety of foods, including mixed bean or tuna salad, grilled vegetables or salmon, roasted squab, or mixed grill. Anthony Gismondi gives this vintage 88 points.
Both wines are available for a free taste on Thursday and Friday, May 28 & 29 between 5pm and 7pm. We look forward to seeing you at the store.