Ok, check out this Canadian gem… the Dirty Laundry Merlot.

I know, I know. I can already hear you say, “BUT WHO DRINKS MERLOT?!” … but stay with me.

This full-bodied Merlot exhibits mocha, coffee, and black currant. Such a versatile Red, that you can know and own that it’s Canadian. We are all drinking out of the box these days, right?!

If you love storytelling you’ll love the history behind this wine. Picked and bottled in Summerland, BC, this winery boasts a quirky and intriguing backstory that blends historical charm with a cheeky twist.

The original site began (back in the 1900’s) as a literal laundry business, run by a gentleman named Sam Suey. This laundry served the burgeoning local community, which included many railway workers. But there was more to this business than met the eye. Beneath the innocuous facade of washing clothes, the establishment secretly housed a bordello! The laundry provided an ideal cover for this illicit operation, keeping the town's secrets well-hidden while clothes were washed and dried above. Who doesn’t love a scandalous story?!

Although for certain times have changed, there is always a story to tell over a bottle of wine. Right? —Kate Holden