Peninsula Ridge ‘Semi-dry Riesling 2013 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $13.95 (387043) 11.0% alcohol 
Aromas of lime cordial, lemon pie filling and green apple and pear abound. This bathes the palate with a creamy smooth wash of sweet and tang with racy lemon curd, grilled pineapple and sugared grapefruit to the fore. It’s good weight with a lingering aftertaste that’s balanced and beautiful looking for a dish of spicy Asian cuisine or Alsatian onion tart. You’ll find this on shelf in a tall green bottle decorated with a classy new label. (Vic Harradine) 

 
Peninsula Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2013 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $13.95 (053678) 12.5% alcohol 
Three prime vineyards were sourced for this perfumed and well-balanced white–and it’s all decked out in a spanking new label. Aromas of floral notes, citrus and notions of grassy nettles waft gently, preceding a gentle wash of tropical fruit, lemongrass and notions of gooseberry jam. It’s medium weight with good mouth feel and a mid-length finish. Pour with grilled calamari rings or pan-seared fish. (Vic Harradine) 

 
Reif Estate ‘The Empress’ Chardonnay 2013 
VQA Niagara River $12.95 (346791) 13.0% alcohol 
Ripe apple, pear and exotic spice provide segue for a crisp refreshing wash of tangy citrus, melon and white grapefruit. It’s mid weight with satin smooth texture and a mid-length, slightly off-dry aftertaste of pit fruit and baked apple. Pour with roast chicken or pan-seared tuna. (Vic Harradine) 

 
Reif Estate Riesling 2013 
VQA Niagara River $12.95 (111799) 12.0% alcohol 
Honeyed pit fruit and mixed spice aromas show the way for a wash of racy citrus, Key lime pie and lemon drop candy wrapped up neatly, balanced and beautiful. This is nicely structured with a lingering sweet and tang aftertaste replaying flavours with good nerve and verve. Lovely sipped on its own or poured with steamed mussels or grilled prawns. (Vic Harradine)