Wine

We at The Sunflower Cafe are committed to a wine program that celebrates the strength and diversity of our terroir. Our curated list features artisans whose work in the vineyard is defined by natural principles, a genuine respect for the land, and the nuanced expressions that each parcel of land can produce.

To ensure that our wines always complement our food, our by-the-glass list changes as frequently as the chefs change our menu. If you have something in mind, we will do our best to find match from what beautiful bottles we have open.

Tasting portions are 3oz, a full glass is 5oz, and sweet wine is 2oz.

Many of these wines come from small producers and, as such, cannot be found locally. If you’ve loved the wine that we have provided, we strongly encourage our guests to purchase a bottle to take home.

(Our pricing is known to be quite generous once you’ve dined with us. )

Sparkling

Bella 2022 Blanc De Blanc (Naramata)

(Traditional toasty, yeasty nose with a classic saline finish)

16 / 80

Bella 2023 Buddha’s Blend Rose (Naramata)

(A crisp dry rose with notes of strawberry and green apple)

105

Twin Island 2023 Grape Crush (Pender Island)

(3 part ferment of pinot noir, agria, and concord grape. 14 day carbonic maceration makes for a highly crushable delight)

65

White

Poppyshake 2023 Pinot Gris and Cayuga (Saltspring Island)

(A vibrant, citrus-forward palate with hints of green apple and a bright finish.)

16 / 75

Sage Hills 2020 Semillon (Oliver)

(Crisp acidity, notes of lychee, pear, and lemon)

15 / 70

Sage Hills 2022 Pinot Gris (Summerland)

(Buttery and citrusy with bright acidity)

78

Anthony Buchanan 2022 “SNAFU” white co-ferment (Skaha Lake)

(Fresh and inviting; crisp acid with summer floral tones, hints of warm hay/orchard-fruit)

77

Sage Hills 2022 Gewurztraminer (Summerland)

(Floral notes with lychee, ginger, lemon and subtle spices)

72

Averill Creek 2022 Chardonnay (Cowichan Valley)

(Lean, minerality driven Chardonnay with textural complexity)

80

 Daydreamer 2023 Pinot Gris (Naramata Bench)

(A floral blend of rose petals, lychees, pears and straw with mineral nuances and a juicy yet crisp finish.)

80

Rose

Scout 2022 “Skin Contact” Riesling (Similkameen Valley)

(Notes of citrus peel, apricot, sea salt, and cardamom)

15 / 72

Averill Creek 2022 Joue Rosé (Duncan)

(Powerful, intense, and bright fruity flavor)

75

Ursa Major 2023 “Ghost Stories” Gamay Rosé (West Kelowna)

(Delicate style of rosé with the playful aromatics Gamay is known for)

90

Kutatas 2023 Pinot Noir Rosé (North Saanich)

(Notes of strawberry, rhubarb, and freshly cut grass)

74

Red

Kalala Aspire 2015 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah (West Kelowna)

(Aromas and flavors of plum, blueberry and cherry with abundant tannins)

15 / 72

Sage Hills 2020 Syrah (Oliver)

(dark berry, black pepper and baking spice notes. Structured tannin, with a full body and bright acidity.)

19 / 90

Clos du Soleil 2019 “Estate Red” (Similkameen Valley)

(Ultra classic Bordeaux blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot: notes of cassis, forest floor, cedar and cocoa with distinct pencil shaving… incredibly elegant and sophisticated tannin structure. 170 cases produced)

140

Daydreamer Amelia 2022 Syrah / Viognier (Naramata)

(Aromas of violets, peppercorns, prosciutto and blackberries. It spent 10 months in predominately older French barriques allowing the spicey, high toned and savory qualities to shine)

91

Sweet

Clos du Soleil 2021 “Saturn” late-harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Similkameen Valley)

(Nuanced pineapple, guava, passionfruit, and orange zest notes with clean/brisk acid and a floral-citrus finish)

14 / 75

Mayhem Vineyards 2020 “Anarchy” fortified Gewurztraminer (OK Falls)

(Only 70 cases produced; the nose displays layers of honey, marmalade, candied pineapple, and dandelions. Beautifully balanced flavours of elderflower, brown sugar, pastry, and Baklava; long creamy honey finish)

12 / 76

Bench 1775 2020 “Paradise Ranch” Cab Franc-Merlot Icewine (Naramata Bench)

(Incredibly aromatic with notes of caramel, strawberry jam, raspberry leaf and baked apple. Long finish with fresh acidity)

75

Bella Vineyards 2020 “Chinato” fortified sparkling wine (Naramata Bench)

(The only fortified sparkling wine in North America; a perfectly balanced floral nose with a slightly herbal / bitter, Amaro style palate with a gentle spritz)

76