Boschendal ‘The Pavillion’ Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2013 
WO Western Cape, South Africa $10.95 (281311) 13.0% alcohol 
Floral notes and tropical fruit introduce a beautifully textured wash of sweet, ripe honeydew melon, white nectarine and lemon pie filling. This is light on its feet with oodles of flavour and charm. The finish lingers, you shouldn’t; it offers very good value deserving a spot at your table. (Vic Harradine) 


Château des Charmes Gamay Noir 2012 
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $12.95 (57349) 13.5% alcohol 
Aromas of spice, roasted herbs and notions of camphor intro a tangy river of sour cherry, red currant and hints of dark chocolate—a Gold Medal winner at the Ontario Wine Awards. It’s fresh, light and lively on the palate with good length and balance. The red fruit flavours shine throughout while the lingering finish layers on a surprising, supple tannin underpinning. Serve slightly chilled with burgers, meat- laden pizza or grilled lamb chops. (Vic Harradine) 


Cono Sur ‘Reserva’ Chardonnay 2012

DO Valle de Casablanca, Chile $12.95 (270066) 13.0% alcohol 
Ripe apple, floral notes and baking spice on the nose, this rolls over the palate with waves of sweet ripe orchard fruit—peach, pear and apple—nicely balanced with crisp refreshing lemon acidity. It’s mid weight with generous mouth feel and a mouth-watering finish and aftertaste. Pours well on its own and with chicken Caesar salad or roast pork. (Vic Harradine) 


Cono Sur ‘Bicicleta’ Pinot Noir Rosé 2013

DO Valle del Bio Bio, Chile $9.95 (318014) 13.0% alcohol 
Subtle aromas of citrus and red berry fruit gather as precursor to a palate explosion of raspberry pie filling and blood orange flavours mingling with spice and racy tang. This has very good mouth feel, medium weight and a balanced finish and aftertaste. Good to pour on its own and perfect with white pizza or pan-seared, freshwater trout. (Vic Harradine) 


Raymond ‘Family Classic’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 
North Coast, California $18.95 13.5% alcohol 
This opens with fresh aromas of cherry, dark bramble berry and notions of spice and blueberry. It rolls over the palate with fully flavoured, nicely textured, satin-smooth waves of black juicy cherry and cassis garnished with baking spice and vanilla. This is balanced, structured and lengthy in the mouth-watering aftertaste. Pour with grilled strip loin and portobello mushrooms. (Vic Harradine) 


Summer Shack Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2013 
Australia $12.95 (358986) 12.5% alcohol 
No matter the season, this is summer sunshine in a glass with aromas of floral notes and tropical fruit. Gorgeous, lip-smacking flavours of lemon pie filling, white nectarine and ripe pear bathe the palate in creamy smooth waves. This is balanced and beautiful with a crisp, refreshing finish. It pours well on its own and alongside seafood or chicken. (Vic Harradine)