• The following 2019 Malivoire ‘Estate Grown’ Chardonnay was hand harvested and hand sorted from three vineyards—70% Moira/20% Estate/10% Mottiar—with vines averaging 22 years old. 15% was destemmed with the 85% balance left in whole clusters. 55% of the juice was fermented in neutral French oak barrels also undergoing partial malo lactic conversion while 45% was transferred to stainless steel. After nine months they were combined and bottled in August 2020. All Malivoire wines are certified as sustainably farmed and fashioned.
• The following Malivoire wine is also a Vintages Essential product always available in a number of select LCBO stores. From November 9 to November 29, 2020 you will receive a $2 discount off the price shown below for each bottle of Malivoire ‘Estate Grown’ Chardonnay that you purchase, regardless of vintage shown on bottle. That two-dollar discount will earn it an exceptional-value icon 
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Malivoire Wine Company ‘Estate Grown’ Chardonnay 2019
VQA Beamsville Bench $19.95 (573147) 12.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas of baked apple, cinnamon and notions of caramel abound. It gently washes over the palate with a touch of sweetness accompanied by tangy flavours of lemon-lime and flinty minerality. This is medium-bodied with good balance and textured mouthfeel. It finishes lengthy, crisp and refreshing with hints of grapefruit pith on the aftertaste. Pour alongside skillet-seared Atlantic salmon. (Vic Harradine)
• The following 2015 Rocca Delle Macìe ‘ Single Vineyard – Reserva Di Fizzano – Gran Selezione’ has been granted the privilege to use the ‘Gran Selezione’ endorsement on this particular wine by meeting all the requirements, here’s a link to a page that explains the requirements – Gran Selezione. Only about 4% of Chianti Classico red wines qualify; this is special.
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Rocca Delle Macìe ‘Single Vineyard – Reserva Di Fizzano – Gran Selezione’ 2015
DOCG Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy $34.95 (699454) 14.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas of dark cherry and black plum interlaced with grilled savoury herbs billow from the glass after a vigorous swirl. It blankets the palate with balanced and bountiful surge of elegant palate flavours with black bramble berry and juicy black cherry to the fore. This showcases purity of fruit, deft balance, good depth and delightful tang and acidity. It finishes with palate-flavour replays and a notion of black plum compote on the aftertaste. The price-quality balance tips well in your favour. (Vic Harradine)
• The following 2018 Wakefield ‘Estate Label’ Merlot was entirely sourced from the Taylor family estate. Fruit was de-stemmed, transferred to stainless steel vessels for a quick, yet gentle, warm fermentation using a yeast to enhance fruit expression. After primary fermentation, the wine was pressed and transferred back to stainless steel for secondary, malo lactic fermentation. The wine was racked off to a mixture of American and French oak barrels—10% new/30% one-year old/60% two years and older then left to mature before being blended and bottled after minimal filtration.
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Wakefield ‘Estate Label’ Merlot 2018
Clare Valley, South Australia $19.95 (683201) 14.0% alcohol
Rich ripe fruit aromas—mulberry, bramble berry and juicy black cherry—leap from the glass decorated with sprigs of savoury herbs. It captures the palate with a surge of dark cherry/berry flavours adorned with black licorice, mocha, vanilla bean and plenty of tang-infused pizzazz. It’s medium-full bodied with creamy-smooth texture, deft balance, terrific value and a delicious dry finish and aftertaste with hints of mineral notes. Give this a go with grilled rack of lamb. This is good to go now and on to 2025. (Vic Harradine)