The Canada Reserve

2016 Meyer Family Vineyards Gewürztraminer

Pale gold in the glass, this library-vintage Gewürztraminer is beautifully aromatic, opening with lychee, rose petal, white peach and ginger spice. The palate is bright and dry, with layers of pear, citrus peel and exotic spice, balanced by refreshing acidity and a subtle mineral quality.

With bottle age, notes of orange marmalade, ripe yellow peach, kumquat and honeysuckle add complexity while the wine retains an impressive freshness. The finish is clean and delicately perfumed, with lingering rosewater and citrus spice.

• Thai green curry
• Vietnamese lemongrass chicken
• Chicken korma
• Soft cheeses
• Melon with prosciutto

2020 Poplar Grove Cabernet Franc

Deep ruby in the glass, this cool-climate Cabernet Franc opens with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and red currant layered with violet, dried herbs and subtle spice.

The palate is structured yet polished, showing ripe dark fruit alongside savoury notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and length, carrying into a persistent, elegant finish.

• Grilled steak
• Roast lamb
• Mushroom risotto
• Herb-roasted vegetables
• Aged cheddar

2025 Winemaker's CUT Rosé

Delicate yet expressive, this dry rosé opens with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, watermelon and rose petal, lifted by citrus zest and fresh herbs.

The palate is bright and refreshing, with juicy red berries, pink grapefruit and white peach carried by vibrant acidity and a subtle mineral edge. Light-bodied and beautifully balanced, it finishes crisp and clean with lingering red fruit and citrus.

Cool fermentation in stainless steel helps preserve the wine's aromatic purity, freshness and lively Okanagan character.

• Grilled prawns with charred lemon, chili & herb butter
• Fresh seafood
• Tuna tartare
• Mediterranean dishes
• Sushi
• Goat cheese
• Summer salads

2016 50th Parallel Estate Pinot Gris

Golden in the glass, with aromas of ripe pear, peach, Meyer lemon and white grapefruit. The palate is generous and softly textured, showing peach, pear and orchard fruit alongside citrus and subtle honeyed notes.

Bottle age has softened the youthful fruit and brought additional richness and complexity, while supporting acidity keeps the wine balanced. A gentle spice note and rounded texture lead into a lingering, fruit-driven finish.

• Roast chicken with herbs
• Seared scallops
• Grilled halibut or other white fish
• Pork tenderloin with apples
• Creamy risotto
• Soft and semi-firm cheeses

50th Parallel Estate's vineyards overlook Okanagan Lake in Lake Country, one of the cooler reaches of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. While the estate is particularly recognized for Pinot Noir, its aromatic white varieties demonstrate the versatility of this northern Okanagan terroir.

The estate's Pinot Gris combines the generous fruit associated with the variety with the natural freshness of its cool-climate setting. The 2016 vintage offers an uncommon opportunity to taste an aged Canadian Pinot Gris and explore how texture, fruit and secondary characteristics develop with time in bottle.