Inniskillin ‘East West Series’ Chardonnay 2010
Niagara, Ontario and Okanagan B.C. Vineyards $16.95 13.5% alcohol
Showcasing the ripe fruit of a warm Ontario vintage and the lively acidity from a cool one in B.C., this wine was aged 8 months in oak. Buttery, toasty, spiced aromas of fresh-from-the-oven apple crisp drift from the glass. Dry, medium bodied, with a smooth texture, the flavours are an intriguing mélange—ripe orchard fruit, hints of pineapple, a squeeze of citrus and a dash of white pepper. Pleasant, approachable and nicely balanced, it finishes warm and spicy. Enjoy with lemon-tarragon chicken and butternut squash risotto. Available from Inniskillin or the 162 Winerack stores across Ontario. (Susan Desjardins)


Inniskillin ‘Legacy’ Riesling 2010
VQA Niagara Peninsula $29.95 (988165) 11.5% alcohol
Fruit salad with high notes of white peach and honeyed pear on the nose, there’s an explosion of flavour on the palate with sweet Turkish delight, racy citrus and tangy yellow plum. It’s medium bodied with a silky smooth mouth feel and a sizzling aftertaste that’s racy, crisp and refreshing. A limited-production, single-vineyard, tour de force that winemaker, Bruce Nicholson, crafted by hand from the best fruit available in a terrific vintage. Available from Inniskillin or the 162 Winerack stores across Ontario. (Vic Harradine)