Rosehall Run Vineyards ‘Cuvée County’ Cabernet Franc 2007
VQA Prince Edward County $18.95 (122267) 12% alcohol
This opens with a quiet nose of black plum and tell-tale Franc aromas of graphite. Racy flavours of pie cherry and ripe mulberry wash over the palate in a steady well-balanced stream. The lingering and lip-smacking finish layers on ripe cherry notes, and hints of sweet oak from a brief 5½ month barrel ferment and ageing in French oak barrels. This is 100% PEC fruit from an outstanding winery and vintage—what’s not to like? Order mixed wines in 3, 6, 9 or 12 bottle cases direct from Rosehall. (Vic Harradine)


Rosehall Run Vineyards ‘Cuvée County’ Chardonnay 2007
VQA Prince Edward County $17.95 (132928) 12.7% alcohol
Beguiling aromas of exotic spice, green apple and mineral notes provide segue to this ample-textured medium-weight gem. Pristine and focused flavours—ripe yellow peach, Granny Smith apple and tangy citrus—stream over the palate and through the balanced mouth-watering finish. Vinified from meticulously handled 100% ‘county’ fruit, it certainly deserves a place in your shopping cart. Order mixed wines in 3, 6, 9 or 12 bottle cases direct from Rosehall. (Vic Harradine)


Viewpointe Estate Winery ‘Barrel Fermented - Ideal Pointe’ Chardonnay 2005
VQA Lake Erie North Shore $29.15 14.5% alcohol
Redolent of well-made, and much more expensive, California Chardonnay or fine Burgundy, this is gorgeous. The expressive aromas include vanilla, butterscotch, quince jelly and oodles of toasty oak. There’s a rich and compelling stream of delectable flavour with ripe Bosc pear, lemon zest and caramel apple to the fore. It’s medium weight with a silky smooth texture and lingering finish. Pour alongside roast chicken or turkey, stuffed and with all the fixings. Order directly from Viewpointe. (Vic Harradine)