Cattail Creek ‘Estate Series – Simply Stainless’ Chardonnay 2013
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $14.95 (377549 - select stores only) 12.5% alcohol
Pick up a few, this is pristine in appearance delivering persistent flavour, deft balance and charm. Aromas of crisp green apple and pear melding with savory herbs and lemongrass abound. This dances across the palate with tang-laden Granny Smith apple and racy lemon-lime adorned with wisps of blood orange. It’s mid weight with good mouth feel and a lively, fresh finish that’s lip-smacking good. (Vic Harradine)

   
Sauvion Carte d’Or ‘Sur Lie’ Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2012
AOP Muscadet Sèvre et Maine $12.95 (143016) 12.0% alcohol
This is a hidden treasure found buried under thousands of bottles of white wine on LCBO shelves—it’s full of delicious flavour with great texture and a crisp refreshing finish. Mineral/slate and citrus on the nose, the delightful palate-bathing river of tangy lemon-lime adorned with white peach and crisp pear is mid weight with a satin-smooth mouth feel. The glorious finish is fruity, balanced and lip-smacking good. (Vic Harradine)

   
Mike Weir Wine ‘VINYASA - Breathe’ White Blend 2013
VQA Niagara Peninsula $13.95 (379131) 9.5% alcohol
This is primarily 50/50 Chardonnay/Riesling with a spoonful of Pinot Gris. There are three reasons to purchase— it tastes mighty fine, ALL profits go the Mike Weir Foundation to help needy kids, it’s lo-alcohol at 70 calories per 5-ounce serve. Alluring aromas of floral notes, ripe red apple and citrus introduce a delectable wash of lemony tang mingling with yellow plum bathing the palate infusing the mouth-watering finish. This works well on its own or with appetizers or light poultry and seafood dishes. (Vic Harradine)