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Freixenet Carta Nevada Cava, Do Cava

Pale straw colour, with medium-sized bubbles.
Med. intensity nose of stone, pear, and green apple.
Dry, light to med. body, med. acidity. Green apple, mineral and pear on the palate. Med. length.

Cusumano Syrah 2008, Sicily

Med. density garnet colour. Low intensity nose of cranberry, cherry, white pepper, and eucalyptus. Dry, med. plus body, med. to med. plus tannin. Cranberry, cherry, raspberry, and white pepper.

Santa Julia+ Pinot Grigio 2012, Mendoza

Pale gold colour. Low intensity nose of apple and peach.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity. Unripe pear, red apple, and peach.

Day Trippers Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Pale gold colour. Low intensity nose of lemon, grass, Bosc pear, and quince.
Dry, light body, med. acidity. Lemon, apple skin, and pear. Simple.

Colchester Ridge Crew Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, VQA Lake Erie North Shore

Med. plus density garnet/plum colour. Med. intensity nose of cranberry, black currant, earth, blackberry, and tar.

Dry, med. to full body, med. tannin. Black currant, smoke, earth, and cherry. Long length. Unexpected depth of flavour from a cooler Ontario vintage.

C'est La Vie Pinot Noir Syrah 2011, Vin De Pays

Med. density garnet colour. Low to med. intensity nose of black tea, pie cherries, raspberry, and earth.

Dry, med. body, med. tannin. Cherry, tea, dusty raspberry, earth, and cocoa powder. Med. plus length.

Pair with roasted eggplant caponata or lamb tagine.

Flourish Chardonnay Viognier 2009, VQA

Bright, pale straw colour. Low intensity nose of white peach, lily of the valley, and stone. Dry, light body, med. acidity. White peach, candied citrus, and a hint of honey. Med. length.

J.P. Chenet Classic Cabernet Syrah 2007

Clean, youthful nose. Baking spice, i.e. cinnamon, cloves, stewed fruit, white pepper.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Cloves, cooked dark fruit, herbs, cedar. Med. alc., long length. Very good quality for the price. Drink now.

San Pedro Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (1500ml)

Bright, very pale straw colour, almost water clear. Med. intensity nose of fresh-cut grass, lemon rind, tarragon, and slate.
Dry, light body, med. plus acidity. Lemon juice, lime pickle, slate, and herbs. Med. length. Serve well chilled for cocktail hour, or with a seafood platter. Drink now.

Peter Lehmann Barossa Blonde 2010, Barossa

Med. straw colour. Med. intensity nose of red apple and resin.
Dry, med. body, low acidity. Resin and bruised apple flavours. Bitter.