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Henkell Trocken Fine Sekt Dry

Med. straw colour. Low intensity nose of pear, powdered hard candies, red apple, talc, and a hint of citrus.

Dry to off-dry, light body, med. acidity. Red apple skin, citrus peel, pear, and mineral. Refreshing.

Henry Of Pelham Non Oaked Chardonnay 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Classy and elegant, this wine could be a dinner party staple. Red apple, Bartlett pear, and some white flowers on the nose. Really tasty, and a good value.

Liberty School Syrah 2010, Central Coast

This wine includes a small amount of Viognier.
Opaque purple/plum colour.
Low to med. intensity nose of cured meat, smoke, violets, blackberry, and dark cherry.
Dry, full body, med. plus tannin. Violets, smoke, blackberry, underbrush, cured meat, and cherry. Long length.

Fat Bastard Shiraz 2008, Vin De Pays D’oc

Simple wine with notes of raspberry, green pepper, black olive, and cedar.

Louis Latour Chardonnay L'ardeche 2007, France

Med. straw colour. Low intensity nose of yellow apple, lanolin, beeswax, and chalk.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity. Yellow apple, beeswax, bitter almond, and some citrus pith. Med. length. Drink now.

J.P. Chenet Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Crisp acidity, along with zesty lemon and pear flavours make this a refreshing sipper. Perfect for weeknight grilled fish, or as a weekend party starter.

Chateau Des Charmes Generation Seven Red 2009, VQA Niagara On The Lake

Med. density ruby colour. Med. intensity nose of dusty raspberry, red currant, smoke, and plum.
Dry, med. body, low tannin. Fresh raspberry, red currant, cranberry, and pencil lead. Juicy.