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Norman Hardie County Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Prince Edward County

Pale cran-cherry colour. Med. intensity nose of cherry, cranberry, earth, tea, and red pepper.

Dry, med. body, med. acidity. Cranberry, cherry, leather, violets, and earth on the palate. Med. plus length.

Huff Estates South Bay Chardonnay 2010, VQA Prince Edward County

Med. gold colour. Med. intensity nose of yellow apple, vanilla, quince, and baking spice.
Dry, full body, med. acidity. Tarte tatin, vanilla, quince, yellow apple, and baking spice. Long length.

Anakota Helena Montana Vineyard 2008, Knights Valley

Dense garnet/ruby colour. Med. plus intensity nose of black currant, smoke, earth, dried cranberry, leather, smoked meat, and black olives.

Dry, full body, high tannin. Cocoa powder, dark cherry, black currant, tar, leather, smoked meat, and black olives. Long length.

Massive. Needs age and/or a very rare steak.

Hope Estate The Ripper Shiraz 2007, Western Australia, Estate Grown

Dense, nearly opaque purple/ruby colour. High viscosity. Med. intensity nose of prunes, tobacco, vanilla, wood spice, and black currant jam.
Dry, full body, med. plus tannin. Tobacco, prunes, vanilla, cedar, and black currant jam. High alcohol, but balanced. Long length, silky mouth-feel. Very good quality.

Henry Of Pelham Riesling Icewine 2008, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula (375ml)

Clear, med. gold colour. Med. plus intensity nose of dried apricot, acacia honey, yello peach, petrol, and slate.
Sweet, med. body, med. to med. plus acidity. Ripe nectarine, peach, dried apricot, honey, and some mineral. Med. plus length. Mouthwatering. Drink now, or hold for 7 to 10 years.

Rosehall Run J C R Rosehall Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, VQA Prince Edward County

Med. gold colour. Med. intensity nose of dill, yellow apple, white peach, vanilla, and pastry crust.

Dry, full body, med. acidity. Yellow apple, vanilla, baking spice, pastry, and dill. Long length. Elegant.

Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo 2007, Doc

Med. plus density ruby core to purple rim. Low intensity nose of brine, black olives, pencil lead, and black plums.
Dry, med. to med. plus body, med. to med. plus tannin. Sweet black plums, pencil lead, blackberry, and cherry jam. Med. plus length. Drink now and for the next 2-3 years.

Marquee Artisan Wines Classic Riesling 2007, Western Australia

Pale straw core, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of apricot, quince paste, wet slate, and a touch of smoke.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity. Apricot, green apple, and minerals. Med. length.

Bodega François Lurton Pinot Gris 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza

Very pale straw colour, with a hint of pink. Low to med. intensity nose of white peach, candied citrus, red apple, and some mineral.
Dry, light to med. body, med. acidity. Red apple, white peach, orange, and grapefruit. Med. length. Drink now. Serve with salads and mild cheeses.

Mission Hill S.L.C. Merlot 2005

Med. density garnet/plum colour. Med. intensity nose of cooked raspberry, black cherry, cocoa powder, vanilla, cedar, new leather, and chocolate-covered raisins.
Dry, full body, med. plus to high tannin. Cherries, chocolate, cranberry, cedar, vanilla, and blackberry. Long length. Elegant.