Look for these new additions or vintages on the LCBO General List

Long Flat Chardonnay 2005
South Eastern Australia $12.95/1-litre Tetra Pak (24794)
From the "top drop" people, a fairly intensely-flavoured Chardonnay that delivers a glass of ripe peaches and tropical fruit with touches of soft spice. The texture is smooth and there's a crispness that makes this a great partner to mid-week pork and chicken dishes. (RP)


Mad Fish Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2006
Western Australia $15.15 (588863)
Gooseberry, nettles and floral notes waft from this zesty spring or summer quaffer. It is a splendid 58:42 blend of two grapes that work together in Oz as well as they do in Bordeaux, and possibly better. Expect a focused attack of citrus and mineral flavours with a hint of honeycomb on the finish that rounds this into the perfect foil to seared scallops, grilled and crumbled chèvre over mixed greens plus pan-seared salmon or trout. (VH)


McWilliam's "Hanwood Estate" Chardonnay 2004
South Eastern Australia $13.15 (557934)
This is a luscious and fruity Chardonnay that's mouth-filling and goes well with grilled pork tenderloin or salmon. The fruit (peach, pear, tropical fruit) is solid from start to finish and there's a nice seam of acidity to keep it fresh and lively. (RP)

Cave Spring Cabernet-Merlot 2004
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 (407270)
Two-thirds of more than 300 Ottawa Citizen readers who tasted and rated this wine awarded it either 3.5 or 4 stars. I'm in the 4-star crowd, because I find this a very well-made blend (of Cabernet Franc and Merlot) that's great with a wide range of food. It's medium bodied with very attractive-even pretty-fruit and minty-spicy notes. It's a versatile food wine: try it with roast chicken or with pasta with a meat and tomato-based sauce. (RP)