Black Prince Winery ‘Reserve’ Cabernet France 2008
VQA Prince Edward County $15.95 (68874) 12.0% alcohol
This light-on-its-feet gem glides across the palate with deft balance and a lingering finish. Subtle aromas of red berry fruit and ripe cherry segue a lovely stream of fruit flavour—ripe cranberry, spiced black plum compote and delectable cherry clafoutie. It’s delicate bodied and nicely textured, making it delightful sipping and easily paired with smoked duck breasts. Available in select LCBO stores and for by-the-case daily home or office delivery direct from Black Prince. (Vic Harradine) It’s time to taste Prince Edward County! Read more...



Fielding Estate Winery Riesling 2008
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.00 10.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas of yellow peach preserves and ripe pear brushed with honey form the tantalizing nose. The off-dry flavours—peach, ripe pineapple and sweet baked apple—glide along on a generous texture. It’s mid weight and finishes with a persistent stream replaying the full-bore fruit flavour. A perfect aperitif or wine to welcome guests, it also pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Fielding. (Vic Harradine)


Fielding Estate Winery ‘White Conception’ 2008
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.00 12.5% alcohol
Expressive aromas of exotic spice, rosewater and floral notes roll from the glass of this tang-laden gem. Delectable flavours of honeyed pineapple, yellow peach and ripe racy citrus wash persistently over the palate. It’s mid weight, nicely textured and sports a refreshing crisp finish of good length and intensity. The exceptional balance makes this versatile with food; everything from sea food to chicken, pork and veal matches up well. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Fielding. (Vic Harradine)



Huff Estates Pinot Gris 2008
VQA Prince Edward County $19.95 12.5% alcohol
A recent recipient of two Gold medals, it opens with beguiling aromas of honeyed pear, spice box and tropical fruit. It’s mid weight and generously textured dishing out a persistent stream of candied lemon, succulent white peach and racy crisp citrus flavour. The lingering well-balanced finish echoes those flavours layering on juicy yellow plum. This is paired perfectly with pan-seared tilapia. For by-the-case daily home or office delivery order direct from Huff Estates. (Vic Harradine)  It’s time to taste Prince Edward County! Read more...



Tawse Winery ‘Wismer Vineyard’ Cabernet Franc 2007
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $38.00 14.0% alcohol
Dark berry fruit with briary notes on the nose, this dishes out a deftly balanced wave of palate-coating flavour—succulent ripe mulberry, racy cranberry and pomegranate. It’s medium bodied and nicely textured with a lip-smacking and lengthy finish of spice-laden red cherry and red currant that’s underpinned by perceptible tannin. Aerate/decant for an hour or two before serving. This moves up a notch or two with food – had mine with venison tenderloins grilled rare – absolutely divine. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)


Tawse Winery ‘Quarry Road’ Chardonnay 2007
VQA Vinemount Ridge $35.00 750 mL $21.00 375 mL 13.5% alcohol
This opens with a subtle nose, nuances of vanillin—aged 15 months in seamlessly integrated French oak—and minerality. It’s mid weight and generously textured—full malolactic—and chockfull of flavour with ripe zesty citrus and tropical fruit to the fore—ripe melon and spice-infused pineapple. It’s well balanced and finishes crisp, clean and refreshing on the lengthy focused aftertaste. Paired perfectly with foie gras and crisp duck breast. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)


Tawse Winery ‘Robyn’s Block’ Chardonnay 2007
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $45.00 13.5% alcohol
This tiny block of 28-year-old vines produces elegant Chardonnay with structure and finesse redolent of top-drawer Burgundy. Toasty oak, mineral and earthy notes on the expressive nose, it bathes the palate with rich and spice-laden flavours of green apple, zesty citrus, oaky notes and hazelnut. Medium to full bodied and generously textured, this will improve with age. It finishes balanced, focused and full of flavour and promise—drink now to 2015 on its own or alongside chicken Kiev. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)


Tawse Winery ‘Quarry Road’ Gewürztraminer 2008
VQA Vinemount Ridge $30.00 14.0% alcohol
From one of Ontario’s premiere wineries, alluring aromas burst from the spice-packed nose with rosewater, ginger and floral notes predominant. The palate’s coated with a persistent stream of spice-infused and honey-coated flavour—peach, pineapple and key lime pie. It’s medium bodied and fairly textured. This is deftly balanced with good acidity to off-set the residual sugar in the tangy finish of citrus, peach and Mirabelle plum. The perfect foil to spicy Asian cuisine, pair with chicken biryani. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)


Tawse Winery ‘17th Street Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2007
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $58.00 750 mL $31.00 375 mL 13.5% alcohol
Savoury spice, mineral and gamey notes burst from the glass of this tightly wound Pinot. Underneath the ripe fruit characteristics—cherry, red currant and black plum—there’s spice, minerality and mouth-coating tannin. It’s medium bodied with good texture and a long finish that delivers ripe fruit, a firm tannin structure, good acidity and a world of promise for the patient collector—drink 2012 to 2016. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)


Tawse Winery ‘Wismer Vineyard – Foxcroft Block’ Riesling 2008
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $22.00 11% alcohol
Quiet aromas of mineral, key lime and floral notes segue a glorious wash of lip-smacking flavour with pronounced tangy citrus with nuances of mineral and tang-laden green apple. It’s mid weight and nicely textured with a mouth-watering mineral-laden and perfectly balanced lingering finish. With each sip better than the preceding, this off-dry drinks perfectly well on its own. Spicy Asian food or pan-seared tuna is also a wonderful pairing. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)