Calamus Riesling 2011
VQA Vinemount Ridge $16.20 12.0% alcohol
Bright pale yellow, the nose offers subtle aromas of ripe stone and orchard fruit with a hint of sweet woodruff, citrus and mineral. Vibrant, tangy and fruity, you’ll enjoy the crisp texture, a hint of spritz and delicious ripe peach, apricot and apple with a squeeze of lemon/lime. The fruit flavours are nicely balanced by zesty acidity through a refreshing finish. Pair with a grilled chicken Caesar salad or cellar mid-term. A good value and available for daily home or office delivery by the case (6 bottle minimum) from Calamus. (Susan Desjardins)


Calamus Pinot Gris 2011
VQA Niagara Peninsula $17.20 12.2% alcohol
Described as the winery’s ‘fan favourite’, this wine offers clean notes of ripe apple, citrus fruit and wet stone. Light-mid weight and crisp, the flavour profile is true to the aromas, minerality and lively acidity underpinning well-ripened aromatic fruit. This wine perks up the palate and finishes clean and fresh. A nice patio sipper with four-cheese and arugula pizza. Available for daily home or office delivery by the case (6 bottle minimum) from Calamus. (Susan Desjardins)


Calamus ‘Red’ 2008
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.20 12.5% alcohol
An equal blend of Cabernets with a dash of Merlot, aged 41 months in French and American oak, this garnet, mid-weight wine offers floral notes along with aromas of grilled herbs, cedar, red and black berries. Dry, softly textured and tangy on the palate, notes of toasted oak, white pepper and spice mingle with savoury berry flavours—red currant, raspberry and black cherry—persisting on the lively toasty finish. Match with grilled burgers or meaty, wood-fired pizza. Available for daily home or office delivery by the case (6 bottle minimum) from Calamus. (Susan Desjardins)


Cattail Creek ‘Estate Series’ Chardonnay Musqué 2011
VQA Four Mile Creek $17.95 13.0% alcohol
Festooned with its classy new label, this rips from the glass with expressive aromas of exotic spice, tropical fruit and ripe nectarine. It serves up a palate-coating river of off-dry, fruit-laden flavour with succulent white peach, juicy mango and pineapple to the fore. It’s medium weight with a hint of spritz and a glorious, lengthy finish replaying the rich, sweet fruit and nuances of citrus. A fabulous sipper, it has the profile to pair perfectly with spicy Asian cuisine. Available for daily home or office delivery by the case from Cattail Creek. (Vic Harradine)



Nyarai Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2011

VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 130% alcohol

The predominantly citrus nose is backed by traces of canned green vegetable. It’s light bodied in the mouth with mouthwatering lemon tartness lingering for a length pleasing finish. A nice match for baked breaded haddock with steamed asparagus. Purchase directly from Nyarai Cellars. (Dave Isaacs)





Nyarai Cellars Viognier 2011

VQA Niagara Peninsula $20.95 130%

This wine opens with a delightful nose of honeydew melon, peach and clover. Slightly heavy in the mouth, well balanced with crisp acidity and flavours of peach and cantaloupe. Finish is pleasantly fruity. A nice match for chicken with orange sauce with baked sweet red peppers. Purchase directly from Nyarai Cellars. (Dave Isaacs)