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Kacaba ‘Select Series’ Unoaked Chardonnay 2017
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 (326975) 13.5% alcohol
Beguiling aromas of floral notes, honeydew melon and lemon pie filling abound on the nose of this delectable unoaked chardonnay. It blankets the palate with ripe fruit and tangy acidity—green apple, ripe pear and a gorgeous dollop of creamy-smooth lemon curd. It’s medium-weight with good mouthfeel and a lengthy, lip-smacking finish and aftertaste. Pour on its own or with rotisserie-roast chicken, skillet-seared pork chops or pan-seared fish or seafood. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2016 Kacaba ‘Select Series’ Cabernet is a blend of 90% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. For each bottle purchased between now and November 10 you’ll receive 5 bonus Airmiles.

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Kacaba ‘Select Series’ Cabernet 2016
VQA Ontario $14.95 (499384) 13.3% alcohol 
Mixed spice, dark coffee and grilled herb aromas on the nose precede a palate-bathing flow of red currant and passionfruit framed by racy acidity and robed in leafy herbal notes. It’s medium bodied with a drying finish and aftertaste. This pairs well with meat lasagna, red pizza and pasta in tomato sauce. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2017 ERA Sauvignon Blanc from Sicily is a newly listed wine. If it isn’t in the LCBO store where you shop, you may want to ask the Store Manager to order some.

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ERA Sauvignon Blanc 2017
IGT Terre Siciliane, Italy $10.95 (632307) 12.5% alcohol
Aromas of savoury herbs, honeydew melon and exotic spice precede a medium-bodied, nicely textured streak of tang and flavour with lemon zest and racy lime to the fore. The finish lingers, clean, crisp and refreshing. The aftertaste delivers a mouth-watering line of racy tang. Sip this certified organic white on its own as an aperitif or pour with pan-seared or grilled, fish or seafood. (Vic Harradine)