Look for these new additions or vintages on the LCBO General List

Chile

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Concha y Toro "Trio" Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Cabernet Franc 2004
Maipo Valley $15.25 (433912)
This blend delivers power-packed fruit with plenty of complexity and heft. Look mainly for dark fruit flavours with spice and black pepper. Full-bodied and dry with light tannins, it's a great match for any grilled red meat dish. (RP)

France

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Pfaffenheim Pinot Blanc 2005
AOC Alsace $13.45 (22855)
This is a gorgeous Pinot Blanc, with rich and luscious fruit (stewed pear, peach, apricot) with crisp, balancing acidity. It has a generous, mouth-filling texture and makes a great partner to spicy Asian dishes. (RP)

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La Fiole Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2005
AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape $28.15 (26732)
This is a real treat. The fruit (pear, apple, with hints of peach and apricot) is beautifully handled and is balanced with refined acidity. It's medium bodied, well structured, and makes an excellent partner to sweet seafood like scallops and lobster. (RP)

Ontario VQA

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Cave Spring Gamay 2005
VQA Niagara Peninsula $12.95 (228569)
Gamay does really well in Niagara, as this bottle shows. It's medium bodied with bright red cherry and plum flavours, good fruit focus, and the crispness that characterizes a good food wine. Pair it with roasted or grilled chicken or with baked ribs. (RP)

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Cave Spring Cabernet-Merlot 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 (407270)
This is a very pretty Cabernet Franc (60%) and Merlot (37%) blend that delivers solid fruit flavours accented with mint and hints of spice. It's medium bodied and lightly tannic and makes an excellent partner to roast lamb. (RP)

U.S.A.
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Turning Leaf Chardonnay 2004
California $12.15 (409805)
This is a very reliable California Chardonnay vintage after vintage. It's not too complicated and simply delivers good solid fruit (peach, tropical) in a medium-weight, food-friendly style. Pair it with grilled chicken breast or roast chicken. (RP)