About Red Wines from Canada

About Red Wines from Canada
Canada, is a unique country regarding the subject of wine. While producing some exceptional offerings - especially Ice Wine - wine is not as appreciated in Canada as it is in most other wine-producing nations. Arguably the finest districts for wine in Canada are the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario and the Okanagan Peninsula in British Columbia. The former is home to a wide variety of wine styles, be they spicy reds such as Cabernet Franc or Merlot or a dazzling dessert specialty, such as Ice Wine. There are also numerous styles of wines that originate in Okanagan, notably Merlot, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, which work beautifully in this cool climate. Ice wines are also made in this district as well. Regrettably, Canadians seem to have an inferiority complex when it comes to their country's wines, as Canadian wines make up just less than 50% of sales in Canada. Wine is also not as popular as beer or spirits, though wine consumption in Canada is slowly on the rise.

Top Picks for Canada

Red Wines

Trius 2021  Cabernet Franc
93 points
$13
Best Buy
An approachable yet compelling style of Cabernet Franc that will pair with a range of foods; think wood-fired pizza or smoked cheese.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2022 Founders Series Baco Noir
92 points
$11
Best Buy
A bold red wine with a good balance of red fruit, acidity, and vanilla oak flavors; pair with smoked and cured meats.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Good Natured 2021 Balanced Red Blend British Columbia
90 points
$11
Best Buy
A smoky and sweet treat for barbecue pairings.
90 points $11 Best Buy
Good Natured 2021 Merlot Gamay Noir Red Blend Ontario
88 points
$10
Best Buy
A fun and chipper summer sipper; all day red sipping wine for backyard cookouts.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$23
A nice everyday table wine to pair with a beef roast.
Wayne Gretzky 2020 Whisky Oak Aged Red Blend British Columbia
87 points
$16
This is a bold red wine for the adventurous palate.
Thirty Bench 2020 Winemakers Blend Cabernet Franc
87 points
$19
An interesting and food friendly wine that will be a hit when paired with a winter roast.
Good Natured 2021 Merlot + Petit Verdot Red Blend Okanagan Valley
83 points
$11
For lovers of peated Scotch and Bourbon, this smoky wine is intriguing.