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Vineland Estates Riesling Semi Dry Vqa 2008, Niagara Peninsula

medium sweetness

seafood chowder, glazed ham, Chinese food and smoked salmon.

delicate floral, citrus, apple and peach aromas; peachy and citrusy flavours; light-bodied, medium dry with crisp acidity

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Angels Gate Gewurztraminer 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

mildly spiced Asian dishes, such as curries, or with turkey dinner and all the accoutriments

Pale gold colour; aromas of litchee, apricot, candied fruit with sweet floral notes; dry, medium bodied, with flavours of citrus, litchee, fig, ripe pear, spice and hints of tropical fruit.

Emiliana Adobe Reserva Syrah 2009, Rapel Valley

Framingham Wine Pinot Noir 2009

2011-2014
"mix of red and dark berryfruit flavours, with just a hint of rosemary;
Tuna with ponzu sauce would be fine companion at the table"

Tommasi Ripasso Viticoltori 2009, Valpolicella Classico Superiore

2010-2014
Xmas Gift from Chris & Miranda

Château De La Pierre Beaujolais-villages 2009, Ac

"aromas and flavours of caramel, red plum, raspberry and cherry spice;
soft French cheeses like Reblochon or Abbaye de Tamié, or with a game bird or chicken"

Dominio Del Plata Crios De Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza

An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. Superb craftsmanship! Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Score - 91. (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Nov. 17, 2013)

Pacifico Sur Tutunjian Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Curicó Valley

"spicy nose of cassis and mint, followed by flavours of ripe blackberry, cherry, blueberry and toasty wood spice;
grilled steak or some blue cheese"

Château La Bastide 2010, Ap Corbières

A full-bodied, rustic red wine with aromas of wild black fruit and toasty oak. Lots of grip on the palate. You can't beat the price. Decant 1 hour to smooth it out.

[translated from the French] The presentation of this 2010 is impeccable: a clear and bright colour, revealing fine fragrances and a happy marriage of fruit, spices with a finely toasted oak. On the palate, one finds elegant flavours and silky tannins. So accomplished a bottle that you would want to open it as an aperitif. Score - 3 Stars (out of 3 (Exceptional Wine)). (Guide Hachette, 2013)

Mark West Pinot Noir 2008, California

"a wide range of foods;
pomegranates, plums, cherries, underbrush, and herbs"