Vineland Estates Winery Chenin Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Enjoy this less chilled than most white wines so the aromatics really shine: think no more than an hour to an hour and a half in the fridge. My note: this is an extremely rich and unctuous white with layers of pleasurable fleshy peach, dry apricot and pear. Love it. Never knew that Niagara could do Chenin like this. Neat! Drink: 2009-2015. 227033 11.70% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 92/100. June 11, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Chehalem 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Lovely long lines of pure cherry flavour balanced by mouth-watering acidity. Elegant and refined yet hemming in a terrific fruit concentration. Medium- to full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2011-2017. 949909 14.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2011 Full Review

Boedecker Cellars Athena Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States  283986 14% D 750 mL  $49.95. May 26, 2011 Full Review