Mission Hill "Five Vineyards" Pinot Grigio 2004
VQA Okanagan Valley $13.95 (563981)

This is a very well-made Pinot Grigio is a New World Style. It's medium weight with quite intense but restrained peach and apricot stone flavours, balanced with good acidity. Serve it with spicy chicken dishes. (RP



Pierre Sparr "Alsace One" 2003
AOC Alsace $13.95 (649830)

Pierre Sparr has blended all Alsace's authorized white grape varieties and has come up with a sum that's greater than its parts. Look for beautiful fruit, ranging from the apricot to the citrus zones, with mineral notes and a crisp texture. It has the fruit and stuffing to go well with spicy seafood, pork and chicken dishes. (RP)