Tawse Winery Cabernet Franc 2004
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore $29.00
This is a gorgeously-textured gem with full, ripe fruit flavours-spicy black cherry, black currant, along with hints of chocolate. There are none of the green notes often found in cool climate Cab Franc. This is medium to full bodied, has a perceptible, but acceptable tannin structure and delivers a well-balanced medium-length finish. I had mine at wine-friendly domus café in Ottawa. You can have yours there, too, or order by the case from www.tawsewinery.ca. (VH)


Domiciano De Barrancas 'Cosecha Nocturna' Malbec 2005
Mendoza, Argentina $14.50
A recent bronze medal winner at the 'Wines of Argentina' awards, this medium- to full-bodied red offers lovely aromas of spice, mulberry and coffee. Look for a mélange of black fruit flavours-cherry, plum and raspberry. It's well balanced with ripe, fine-grained tannins and moderating zest. It finishes lengthy, warm (14% alcohol) and spicy. It's well priced. Order by the case from Bokke Inc. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (VH)