White Wine

Caleis Sauvignon / Viognier 2011
IGP Pays d’Oc $10.95 12.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas of citrus, nettles and pineapple provide segue for an herbaceous, racy river of lemon zest and Granny Smith apple with a white grapefruit bite on the crisp, refreshing finish. It’s light on its feet with lip-smacking acidity throughout. The perfect foil to pasta with clams in cream sauce or a pot of mussels steamed in white wine and garlic. Good value here; give it a go. Order by the case for home or office delivery from agent Dave Coutts at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (Vic Harradine)


Bodega San Esteban ‘tierras de Murillo’ Viura 2011
DOCa Rioja $12.50 12.0% alcohol
Viura, aka Macabeo, is the most planted white grape in northern Spain. This delivers apple and pear aromas on the nose. There’s a lively river of lemon zest, white grapefruit and minerality on the palate persisting through the crisp, clean finish. It’s light-medium bodied with nice mouth feel and a penchant for pairing well with steamed mussels or pan-seared fish under a squeeze of fresh lemon. Order by the case for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617. (Vic Harradine)

Rosé Wine

Bodega San Esteban ‘tierras de Murillo’ Tempranillo Rosé 2011
DOCa Rioja $10.50 14.0% alcohol
Iridescent pink and brimming with aromas—cherry cordial, plum and floral notes—this splashes over the palate with spice-infused red berry fruit and cherry. It’s light on its feet with nice texture finishing with a salvo of red fruit—cranberry, red currant and ruby red grapefruit—and excellent moderating acidity showcasing a crisp, refreshing finish. Order by the case for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617. (Vic Harradine)