For the following wines: Order by the case for home, restaurant or office delivery (in Ontario) from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617.

****1/2 drink now Exceptional Value!
Ewald Gruber ‘Selektion - Hundspoint’ Grüner Veltliner 2011
DAC Weinviertel, Niederösterreich, Austria $17.80 13.0% alcohol
Exotic spice, white pepper and floral notes rip from this gorgeously textured, flavour-laden gem. A river of racy citrus, succulent white peach and ripe pineapple bathe the palate interlaced with peppery notes and lemon pith. Crisp and refreshing throughout, it finishes in a dry, lip-smacking blaze of lemon tang and mineral tones. Pair with grilled or pan-seared sea food. (Vic Harradine)

****1/2 drink or cellar
J.A.M. Bulas ‘Reserva’ Tinto 2008
DO Douro, Portugal $32.95 13.5% alcohol
Fashioned from Touriga Nacional, a top Portuguese red grape, then aged 12 months in French oak—simply delicious. Ripe fig, dark toast and rich, dark berry fruit aromas provide segue for a palate-bathing, sprightly wash of red cherry and juicy black currant. It’s well balanced, mid weight and nicely textured with a lingering, tangy aftertaste garnished with hints of black plum, supple tannin and oodles of charm. (Vic Harradine)