• Château des Charmes - Order on-line by using this link to the winery. You will get FREE shipping from the winery to your licensed restaurant, office or home in Ontario with every order over $99.00.

• The following charming 2020 Château des Charmes ‘Paul Bosc - Estate-Vineyard’ Chardonnay showcases the dazzling 2020 vintage when virtually every VQA appellation and sub-appellation in Ontario was treated to a near-perfect vintage. It was matured for 15 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. This wine is available online and winery-only, use the winery link above to place your order.

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Château des Charmes ‘Paul Bosc Estate-Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2020
VQA St. David’s Bench $34.95 12.5% alcohol
Aged in French oak on its lees for 12 months, this medium-full-bodied, Estate single vineyard chardonnay will charm you with an attractive nose of peach, pear, marzipan and popcorn aromas. It flows on the palate with softness and finesse, offering ripe stone fruit flavours, plenty of lemon peel tanginess and a pleasant vanilla and light buttery finish with a touch of salinity. This is the perfect companion to lobster with lemon garlic butter. (Louise Boutin)

• The following 2021 Château des Charmes Cuvée d’Andrée Rosé is available online, at the winery and in the LCBO. The price-value balance tips in your favour. Pick up an armful.

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Château des Charmes Cuvée d’Andrée Rosé 2021
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $18.95 (333260) 12.0% alcohol
This is a vibrant pinot noir-based rosé crafted with the saignée method. It has strawberry and watermelon aromas on the nose along with beetroot and a little bit of bay leaf flair. Crunchy red cherry flavour takes the lead on the palate, followed with strawberry and tangy cranberry plus a touch of earthiness in the finish and aftertaste. Versatility is the key word for pairing here, try with grilled salmon, beet and avocado tartare or charcuterie board. (Louise Boutin)

• The following gorgeous 2017 Château des Charmes ‘Paul Bosc Estate-Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was aged in new French 500 L oak barrels for 18 months. This wine is available online and winery-only; use the winery-link above to place your order.

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Château des Charmes ‘Paul Bosc Estate-Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2017
VQA St. David’s Bench $44.95 13.5% alcohol
Sustainably farmed and hand-harvested from the best Estate single-vineyard, this superb pinot opens the door with a profound nose of ripe dark cherry, potpourri and forest floor aromas. A compact silky-textured flow of red and black cherry flavours fills the palate along with a delicious layer of baking spice and a touch of laurel appearing in the lovely long finish. This is medium-full bodied with perfect acidity and dusty, noticeable tannin adding structure and a promise for longevity. Pair this gorgeous pinot with duck confit or wild mushroom risotto for pure delight. (Louise Boutin)

• Konzelmann Estate Winery was one of the early adopters for vitis vinifera vines. You may purchase the six following wines from this website link - Konzelmann Estate Winery – and they will deliver to your Ontario home, licensed restaurant or office--you will receive FREE shipping on any order for 6 or more wines, Simply type in the following promo code - 6FREE, You can also phone them with an order during business hours – (905) 935-2866.

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Cabernet Rosé 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.95 12.5% alcohol
Abundant fruit aromas—watermelon, raspberry, strawberry jam and red currant—meld with hints of orange zest and lilac on the nose. The juicy palate unleashes a stream of watermelon, strawberry and sweet citrus flavours, grounded by a savoury herbal note. Medium bodied, barely off-dry with bright acidity, the fruit flavours shine on the lengthy finish. (Lisa Isabelle)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Canada White’ Riesling Non-Vintage
VQA Ontario $14.95 12.5% alcohol
Aromas of Meyer lemon and Key Lime intertwine with dazzling lemon curd preceding a glorious wash of delicious palate-flavours of yin and yang expressed as sweet-tinged lemon-lime cordial with loads of pleasing lip-smacking acidity. It’s well textured with good mouthfeel and a crisp, clean and refreshing aftertaste. Pour with all manner of fish and seafood. (Vic Harradine)

• Zweigelt is a relatively new Austrian vitis vinifera grape created in 1922 by Friedrich Zweigelt (1888–1964), who later became Director of the Federal Institute and Experimental Station of Viticulture, Fruit Production and Horticulture. It is a crossing between St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch grape varieties. Many people believe that this grape produces red wine that is similar to Pinot Noir. It is widely planted in Austria.

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Canada Red’ Zweigelt Non-Vintage
VQA Ontario $14.95 (125260) 11.5% alcohol
Red cherry, black pepper and gamey aromas introduce a medium-light wash of tart red cherry flavour, followed by a mild herbaceous flavour and closing on a peppery note. This has 100% zweigelt with low tannin and refreshing acidity. It would be an inspired choice when served alongside simple burgers on a hot summer day. The quality-price equation skews well in your favour; pick up a few. (Louise Boutin)

• The following 2020 Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series – Unoaked’ Chardonnay was 100% matured in stainless steel tank and saw no oak.

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series – Unoaked’ Chardonnay 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 12.0% alcohol
There’s exceptional value in this tasty chardonnay. The nose is fresh and clean offering aromas of yellow apple, peach, a hint of fennel and a pleasant floral note before coating the palate with ripe stone fruit and citrus flavours. Dry, medium-light bodied with a satiny-smooth mouthfeel, it finishes mid-length and would pair well with chicken vol-au-vent. (Lisa Isabelle)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Reserve Series’ Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 13.5% alcohol
This golden-robed, off-dry, late harvest wine catches your attention with its charming nose. Lychee, honeydew melon, rose petals and ginger aromas precede a mouth-coating wash of honeyed tropical fruit, candied orange zest and exotic spice on the medium-bodied palate. The interplay of bright acidity and luscious sweetness creates balance, maintaining freshness and vibrancy throughout. This offers exceptional-value and could pair with an array of dishes from spicy Singapore noodles to apple streusel. (Lisa Isabelle)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series - Peachwine’ 2020
Product of Canada $18.95 11.5% alcohol
Piquant spice and notions of vermouth dominate the aromas of this beguiling fruit wine. It blankets the palate with deftly balanced mouthfuls of sweet and ripe fruit including mango, white peach and excellent tang persisting to and through the lingering finish and mouth-watering aftertaste. It’s crisp, clean and refreshing. Pour with smoked duck breasts topped with mango chutney or sip on its own on sunny, warm days. (Vic Harradine)

• Order the following wines online for home, office or licensed restaurant: delivery in Ontario is FREE on orders of $100 or more from this link - Vineland Estates Winery. The wine shop is open for Curbside Pickup 7 days a week, 11am-5pm. Purchase online from the above link or place your order at 905.562.7088 ext. 124. Restaurant is open for Takeout Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm. Please order directly with the Kitchen at 905.562.7088 ext. 165. Best to check with the winery first as COVID-19 rules and regulations often change; and lately they’ve been improving.

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Vineland Estates Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula $18.95 12.0% alcohol
Alluring aromas of floral notes, citrus and hints of tropical fruit abound with mango and ripe pineapple to the fore. It captures the palate with a medium-bodied nicely textured stream, deftly balanced fruit, tangy citrus and oodles of pizzazz. It finishes quite lengthy on the lip-smacking finish and mouth-watering aftertaste. The price-quality balance tips well in your favour; pick up an armful. (Vic Harradine)

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Vineland Estates Winery Pinot Grigio 2021
VQA Niagara Escarpment $18.95 10.5% alcohol
Here’s a wine under $20.00 that was fashioned from pinot grigio fruit sourced from the tony VQA sub-appellation of Niagara Escarpment. It opens with aromas of musk melon, freshly mown hay and citrus notes. It blankets the palate with a gusher of palate flavours—ripe white peach, poached pear and a crisp Fuji apple. Sip on its own or pour with breaded and grilled calamari rings or with steamed green-lip mussels. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2021 Vineland Estates Winery ‘Kevin O’Leary’ Unoaked Chardonnay is named for the Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank investor who now has an investment in the wine named after him and fashioned at Vineland Estates Winery. His goal is to produce great wine at exceptional-value and that’s why he created O’Leary’s Wines.

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Vineland Estates Winery ‘Kevin O’Leary’ Unoaked Chardonnay 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 11.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas of floral notes, citrus fruit and lemon pastille precede a gusher of palate flavours with tangy lemon-lime, crisp Granny Smith apple and a fruit bowl of flavours from tropical fruit underpinned by good texture, excellent acidity and a truckload of racy pizzazz. The aromas and palate flavours replay and reverberate through the finish and aftertaste. Sip on a warm summer day or pour with beer-can roast chicken that’s hot off the barbecue. (Vic Harradine)

Tawse Winery and Redstone Winery wines can be ordered from their individual links above.

• The Quarry Road Vineyard, planted in 1998, is a mixture of limestone and clay soil and is known for producing Chardonnays of unique minerality. It was barrel fermented with indigenous yeast and aged 12 months in French Oak. It is drinking well now and will until at least 2025 with careful cellaring.

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Tawse Winery ‘Estate Bottled – Quarry Road Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2019
VQA Vinemount Ridge $36.95 13.0% alcohol
Ripe apple, pear, pink grapefruit and pineapple dominate before aromas of roasted almond, vanilla bean and butter gently emerge. The mid-weight palate, both creamy and mouth-watering, exhibits caramel apple, grilled peach and buttered toast flavours which linger on the long, mineral-driven finish. This delicious and beautifully balanced chardonnay would pair well with seafood pasta in a cream sauce. (Lisa Isabelle)

• The following 2020 Tawse Winery ‘Estate Bottled – Growers Blend’ Pinot Noir is a perennial favourite that was aged in French oak for 10 months and showcases the dazzling 2020 Vintage.

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Tawse Winery ‘Estate Bottled – Growers Blend’ Pinot Noir 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $26.95 (130989) 13.0% alcohol
Pale ruby in colour, appealing notes of violet, baking spice and pepper garnish aromas of tart cherry, ripe raspberry and blackberry. The medium-bodied, vibrant palate is treated to lasting, pure cherry-berry flavours, underscored by notions of dusty minerals and dried herbs, wrapped in gentle tannins. Enjoy with duck confit served with mushroom risotto or cedar-planked salmon. (Lisa Isabelle)

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Redstone ‘Limestone Vineyard-South’ Riesling 2020
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $23.15 11.0% alcohol
Don’t let the intense petroleum whiff distract you from this beautiful off-dry riesling. Apple, pear, ginger, great citrus acidity and a touch of honey will charm you both on the nose and the palate, all the way to the nice crisp and persistent dusty mineral finish. This is perfect for General Tao tofu or just to enjoy on its own. (Louise Boutin)

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Tawse ‘Sketches’ Riesling 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 (89029)10.5% alcohol
Discrete at first, this off-dry riesling opens-up to beautiful aromas of pear, yellow apple and a whisper of flint. It flows easily on the palate with refreshing flavours of apple, pink grapefruit, ginger and mineral flair adding to the thirst-quenching character of this medium-light-bodied versatile white. Pair with Vietnamese caramelized pork or sip on its own. (Louise Boutin)

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Tawse ‘Sketches’ Chardonnay 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 (89037) 13.0% alcohol
This exceptional-value chardonnay features a pretty nose of peach, pear, crushed fennel seeds and a hint of vanilla. It hits the palate with a creamy textured flow of orchard fruit flavours, pineapple, loads of citrus acidity followed with a nice dry, tangy mineral finish and aftertaste. This medium-bodied white is the perfect companion to baked lemon-butter cod loin or chicken brochettes on the grill. (Louise Boutin)