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Merlot Vineland Vqa Niagara Peninsula 2006, Péninsule Du Niagara, Canada  12% XD 750 mL  $19.65. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta Chardonnay Limited Edition 2007, Niagara, Ontario, Canada  14% . March 1, 2012 Full Review
08pinot Noir Pineaux Sauvage Botrytis (Keint-He) 2008, ONTARIO, CANADA  325324 12.60% D 375 mL  $25.00. January 1, 2013 Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Chardonnay 2011, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013-2018. 347930 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. December 2, 2015 Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vibrant tart cherries on the nose with lively acidity on the palate for a wide range of dishes from planked salmon to roast chicken. One of the best pinots in Ontario. Beautiful silk texture and medium body. Layered and complex, with dark spices on the finish with some pleasant sour cherry. Cellar it for 3-4 years, or enjoy it tonight. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 208702 11.40% XD 750 mL  $39.00 Score: 93/100. July 16, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Black Cellar Pinot Grigio Chardonnay, Ontario, Canada  356006 13% D 750 mL  $10.95. April 15, 2015 Full Review
Magnotta Winery, Chardonnay Barrel Age Special Reserve 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2018. 13% XD  $13.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Bella Terra Cabernet Franc 2010, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2015-2023. 546739 15% XD 750 mL  $35.15. March 1, 2012 Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Dragonfly Pinot Grigio 2011, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2012-2014. 260372 14% D 750 mL  $17.00. December 2, 2015 Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery,Pinot Grigio 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2018. 146787 12% XD 750 mL  $15.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta Winery, Cabernet Franc Icewine 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2034. 9% S  $55.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery,Chardonnay Bella Terra 2011, Four Mile Creek, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2024. 11% XD  $23.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta, Riesling Special Reserve 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 13% D  $13.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Keint-He Winery, (Pinot Squared) 2010, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2020. 13% XD  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta, White Merlot Special Reserve 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2016. 12% M  $14.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta Winery, Limited Edition Shiraz 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2024. 14% XD  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Keint-He, Portage Chardonnay 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2024. 12% XD  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery Twenty Three Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2014-2017. 13% XD 750 mL  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery, Gewurztraminer 2010, Four Mile Creek, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 14% MD  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Estate Series Pinot Noir Rose 2013, VQA, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2012-2014. 988133 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Cave Spring, Riesling The Adam Steps 2012, Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2017. 11% MD  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Keint-He Winery, Voyageur Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 13% XD  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Daniel Lenko Chardonnay Unoaked 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp and fresh with notes of green apple, especially Granny Smith, and the accompanying acidity. No oak: just fresh fruit flavour here so typical of cool climate chardonnay. Drink: 2013-2017. 260398 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Magnotta Winery, Sémillon Special Reserve 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 13% D  $11.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Clos Jordanne, Chardonnay Claystone 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD 750 mL  $42.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Big acidity, pleasing aromas and flavours of tart berries and fleshy sweet field ripeness. Great price for such a lovely rose. Finishes with strawberry-rhubarb jam notes. Drink: 2013-2015. 241802 12.70% M 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery,Cabernet Sauvignon Carretto Series 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 13% XD  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery Bella Terra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Rich, dark and concentrated with mocha and dark chocolate notes from 16 months maturation in French and American oak. Try it with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 373100 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. July 19, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
PondView Estate Winery Bella Terra Cabernet Franc 2012, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2020. 546739 14% D 750 mL  $38.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery,Carretto Series Viognier 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2020. 13% XD  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Reif Estate Winery Riesling 2013, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A delicate, light-bodied, off-dry Riesling with aromas of pear and peach. This would be great with dishes that have a glaze or chutney. Drink: 2014-2019. 111799 12% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Riesling 2012, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Off-dry but not cloying or sweet, like fresh ripe peach. Melon and sunshine loveliness. Soft and light-bodied. Perfect aperitif. Drink: 2013-2018. 557165 11.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Semi-Dry Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Absolutely lovely! Floral and flinty with apricot blossom and baking spices. Yes it's off-dry but the acidity balances the sweetness beautifully. Great price. Drink: 2013-2016. 387043 11% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Pillittery Winery, Sangiovese Icewine 2008, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2022. 11% S  $51.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
13th Street Winery, Sandstone Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Four Mile Creek, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 13.50% D 750 mL  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Harmony Red 2012, Ontario, Canada  336495 13.10%  750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013-2015. 241802 12.70% M 750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Bricklayer's Reward Block 7 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Purple plums and blueberry jam on the nose, with a firm tannic grip on the palate. This wine has potential for future vintages as the winemaker refines his craft. Pair with roast beef or grilled burgers. Drink: 2015-2017. 406124 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 86/100. April 15, 2015 Full Review
Vineland Estates Winery Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely expression of Niagara Riesling with seductive replays of flavour across the palate: think fresh peach, pear and some mouth-watering lime zest. Drink: 2013-2019. 38117 9% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Pink House Wine Co. Rose 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara rose is a blend of Chardonnay and Merlot grapes. It has sweet fleshy flavours of sun-ripened strawberries and raspberries. Pair with really spicy or char-grilled dishes to temper the heat. Drink: 2013-2015. 324558 12.50% M 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 85/100. April 15, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Hillier Blanc 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2015-2018. 13% XD 750 mL  $28.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery Dragonfly Pinot Grigio 2012, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2012-2018. 260372 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95. January 1, 2016 Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Reserve Series Pinot Gris 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Zesty lemon and lime vibrancy with a crisp, clean finish. Medium-bodied. Some white peach on the mid-palate. Drink: 2013-2016. 177766 13% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. July 8, 2015 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Magnotta, Chardonnay Limited Edition 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2015-2019. 13% XD  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pillitteri, Rosé 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2015-2015. 13% D  $13.20. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pillitteri Estates Winery Fusion Gewurztraminer Riesling 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2014. 349126 12% MD 750 mL  $13.00. July 20, 2010 Full Review
Magnotta, Blanc de Noirs, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2015-2016. 14% D  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta, Muscat Ottonel 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2015-2020. 12% MD  $11.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Coyote's Run Estate Winery Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2018. 79228 13% D 750 mL  $22.95. April 20, 2016 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Open Riesling Gewürztraminer 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A pretty, floral off-dry Niagara white wine blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Peach blossom and apricot. Pair with medium curries. Drink: 2016-2018. 134965 11.10% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Vintage Ink Wines Rite Of Passage Chardonnay 2014, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: Beautifully balanced Niagara Chardonnay. Aromas of green apple and subtle baked bread. Mouth-filling but not heavy. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 245712 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Southbrook Vineyards Estate Grown Small Lot Cabernet Rosé 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, light-bodied Niagara rosé that is both organic and biodynamic. This dry rose is co-fermented with wild yeast from the winery's estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. Aromas of wild strawberry and cranberry. Racy acidity. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2016-2018. 499251 11.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 17, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Southbrook Vineyards Orange Wine 2016, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this weirdly wonderful wine! Aromas of apple cider and yellow plum. A biodynamic and organic wine made from small lot parcels of the winery's estate vineyards with a wild yeast ferment on stems and skins grapes. Seductive amber colour. It's bottled cloudy and free of sulphites. Terrific acidity for fresh seafood. If you're curious about the new orange wine trend, try this one. Pair with free range chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 628065 12% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. September 4, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Pearl Morissette Cuvée Black Ball Riesling 2012, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2019-2024. 416073 11.40% D 750 mL  $92.00. February 1, 2023 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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