Pinot Grigio, Altana Di Vico 2009

The Altana Pinot Grigio has an intense straw colour and an ample, lasting fruity bouquet. The palate is soft and well balanced due to its full body.

Cabernet Franc Estate Bottle VQA, Château Des Charmes 2007

"I tried this wine as a sneak preview at the recent Château des Charmes new label launch... it delivers outstanding value and shows how Cabernet Franc flourishes in Ontario. The nose has aromas of cherry-tobacco and blackberry, while the palate is complex: smoky, tobacco, blueberries, black raspberries, smooth with a long smoky-vanilla finish. Buy a half a dozen, this should evolve well over the next decade, and is a bargain at under $15."

4 ½ Stars out of 5 - Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, October 2009

Con Class Rueda, Sitios De Bodega 2008

"Pale yellow. Smoky aromas of tangerine, herbs and minerals. Very dry Rueda wine, offering finely etched citrus and mineral flavors deepened by the smoky quality. Shows good complexity and depth, especially for the price point, and finishes with strong cut and lingering citrus notes."

88 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2009

Domaine de l'Olivette Blanc Corbières AOC (Organic), Château De Caraguilhes 2009

Pale golden color with tints of green and shades of silver at the rim of the glass. A brilliant, lively and clear wine. Very expressive on the nose with notes of acacia and white peaches. Further lemon scents and a compelling flintiness emerge after aeration. Good concentration balanced by a clearly defined acidity. Fresh, youthful yet very present with a distinct flavour of white fruits and a savoury minerality on the palate.

Wine of the Week - Jancis Robinson (2008 vintage)

Food Pairings

Serve as an aperitif with prawn cocktails, canapés, cold salmon, fish-stuffed tomatoes, fennel salad, goat cheeses and clams, fish curry, sweet and sour fish, Japanese sushi or...just by itself.

Menade Verdejo (Organic), Sitios De Bodega 2009

"Light gold. Highly perfumed aromas of lime, salty minerals, honeysuckle and herbs. Pure, focused and energetic, with spicy citrus and green apple flavors underscored by smoky herbal and floral qualities. Offers excellent clarity and finishing cut, echoing the lime and mineral notes. This would work great with raw oysters."

90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2009 (2008 vintage)

Rated 90 points or more since 2005!

El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa (Old Vine Garnacha), Bodegas Nekeas 2008

"Inky ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet displays black raspberry, cherry compote, licorice and dark chocolate, plus a sexy floral overtone. Fresh, focused red and dark berry flavors are given depth by a note of bitter chocolate and framed by silky tannins. Finishes with very good clarity and mineral snap, with the black raspberry note repeating. Year in and out this is a superb value."

90 points - Steven Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2009

Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano DOC (La Braccesca), Antinori 2008

The wine has good ruby red colour and a fresh vibrant aroma of ripe red berry fruit. The flavour is well-structured and very pleasant with nice minerally sensations and soft, stylish tannins.

Parker Station Pinot Noir, Fess Parker 2008

This medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir displays enticing cherry, plum and strawberry fruit flavors on the nose and palate complemented by nuances of spice, clove and herbs with a hint of toasty oak. Round, balanced and eminently drinkable.

Scalabrone Bolgheri Rosato DOC, Antinori 2009

"Medium pink color. Ripe raspberry and cherry aromas show good depth and are brightened by a subtle floral note. Round, fleshy and gently sweet, offering ripe red berry flavors and a kiss of talc-y minerals. Finishes with good breadth and sweet persistence. I'd serve this with grilled fish coated in herbs."

88 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, June 2009 (2008 vintage)

Cuvée Catharine Brut Rosé VQA, Henry Of Pelham Non-Vintage

A wine with bright acidity, fine floral and fruit aromas with notes of apple, citrus and apricot. On the palate, you'll find delicate flavours of strawberry and blackberry along with a delicious round, mouth-filling texture.

Silver Medal - 2006 Ontario Wine Awards

Food Pairings

This wine pairs well with salmon caviar with sour cream; Malpeque oysters with a hint of lemon.