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Fielding Estate Winery Pinot Grigio 2018 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.95 (223610) 12.0% alcohol
A mélange of inviting citrus aromas intertwine with floral notes and wisps of honey on the nose of this light-on-its-feet, easy-drinking white. The palate’s treated to a crisp, refreshing stream of Key lime and soft Meyer lemon on the palate, soon joined by racy grapefruit and blood orange on the finish and aftertaste. This pours well on its own and pairs with lighter-styled appetizers, seafood or blue-veined cheese or arugula salad dressed with olive oil under a generous sprinkling of crumbled chèvre. (Vic Harradine)

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Fielding Estate Winery Riesling 2017 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.95 (146761) 10.5% alcohol
Hints of petrol join aromas of apple and lime on the nose. It envelops the palate with a delectable wash of sweet and tang consisting of tangy citrus flavours—lemon-lime, mandarin orange and grapefruit—along with sweet orchard fruit—white peach, red apple and yellow plum. This is medium weight, nicely textured with juicy palate flavours persisting through the lengthy balanced finish. Divine sipped on its own, sublime poured with chicken tikka masala and steamed rice. (Vic Harradine)

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House Wine Co. ‘House Wine – White’ 2017
VQA Ontario $13.95 (279547) 11.5%
This is a sunshine-filled blend of 65% Vidal/35% Moscato that bursts from the glass with lifted aromas of honeydew melon, floral notes and lemongrass. It rolls over the palate with sweet-tinged flavours of honey, sweet fruit flan and notions of citrus on the back palate and aftertaste. This medium-weight, generously textured sipper would also pair well with fruit flan or spicy Asian dishes. (Vic Harradine)

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House Wine Co. ‘House Wine – Red’ 2017
VQA Ontario $13.95 (279521) 13.0%
This is a 60% baco noir/40% cabernet sauvignon blend that’s smooth as silk with good flavour and exceptional value, especially for a red wine. Aromas of wood smoke, ripe black currant and sweet vanilla blanket the palate persisting through the lengthy, tangy finish and aftertaste. It’s medium-plus bodied with good texture, balance and food-friendly personality. Pour with backyard grilled burgers, red pizza or wings. (Vic Harradine)

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Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2017
California $17.95 (643114) 13.0% alcohol
This offers up aromas of floral and citrus preceding a palate-caressing wash of sweet-tinged flavour—yellow peach, honeydew melon and soft Meyer lemon. It’s medium weight and medium textured offering a round, textured, easy-drinking sauvignon blanc foregoing the level of acidity found in sauvignon blanc from the Marlborough area of New Zealand. It finishes clean and refreshing with enough acidity and herbal notes to keep you coming back for yet another sip. Pour with roast chicken or pork cutlets. (Vic Harradine)

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Josh Cellars ‘Legacy - Red’ 2016
California $19.00 (507467) 13.0% alcohol
This delectable red blend of zinfandel, merlot, and rubin—a syrah/nebbiolo hybrid—is rich, ripe and rarin’ to go. Aromas of dark cherry/berry fruit mingle with black pepper and mixed spice on the nose of this medium-weight nicely textured gem. It rolls over the palate in never ending waves of black raspberry, juicy black cherry and notions of mint and fennel persisting through the lingering finish. Pour with grilled-medium-rare rack of lamb. (Vic Harradine)

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Lander-Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
California $19.95 (161398) 13.5% alcohol
This sustainably produced red greets you with a wonderful nose of vanilla, cherry and black pepper. It’s medium-full bodied on the palate with good acidity and an approachable underpinning of tannin. Flavours of sour cherry and vanilla persist through the flavourful finish. This is excellent now and can easily cellar for another couple of years. Enjoy with a hearty serving of lasagna. (Dave Isaacs)

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La Linda ‘Private Selection - Old Vines’ Malbec 2016
Mendoza $15.95 (507442) 13.6% alcohol
This value-packed, approachable, crowd-pleasing red is sourced from malbec harvested from 30- year-old vines. It has a bright cherry-red appearance and an expressive nose with aromas of dry moss, mint and smoke with blueberry and strawberry jam. It’s medium bodied with a smooth balance of acidity, ripe fruit and gentle tannins. Flavours of strawberry and sage fade towards the slightly tart finish. This is a nice match for grilled burgers or lamb chops. (Dave Isaacs)