Order the following by the case for home, restaurant or office (in Ontario) delivery from Nokhrin Wines or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617.


Johannes Zillinger ‘Weinviertel’ Grüner Veltliner 2012
DAC Kellerberg, Austria $17.70 12.5% alcohol
This organic Grüner delivers heady aromas of spice, rose petals and lime yoghurt. Creamy smooth with good weight and structure, it explodes on the palate with racy lemon-lime, minerality, green apple and tangy white grapefruit. It finishes in a blaze of lemon drop, pear and mouth-watering tang. There’s good value and versatility at the table—pour with chicken, veal, pork or seafood. (Vic Harradine)


Domaine de Cray ‘Antoine Antier’ Sauvignon 2012
AOC Touraine, France $14.15 12.0% alcohol
Hard to find better at this price, alluring, enticing aromas of Key lime, ripe Meyer lemon, exotic spice and floral notes abound. It bathes the palate with wave after delicious wave—lemon-lime cordial and crisp Golden Delicious apple interwoven with grilled pineapple. Its medium bodied with satin-smooth texture and a lengthy, balanced and beautiful finish. (Vic Harradine)


Franco e Franca Gatteschi Chianti Classico ‘Riserva’ 2010
DOCG Chianti Classico, Italy $32.85 13.0% alcohol
A dazzling red that’s structured, elegant, complex and stylish. Spice, tobacco, floral notes and leather aromas open this gem followed by a fleshy, creamy-smooth river of tangy, ripe bramble berry, cassis and black, juicy Bing cherry coating the palate in waves. It’s medium-full bodied with a balanced, fruit-forward aftertaste that lasts 30 or more seconds. A classic, not to be missed. (Vic Harradine)


Pometti ‘Tarchun us’ 2008
IGT Toscana, Italy $22.95 13.0% alcohol
Ripe, cooked plums, espresso roast and figs on the nose, this blankets the palate with a mid-weight, nicely textured mouthful of bramble berry, racy red cherry and notions of menthol interweaving with roasted herbs and red licorice. It finishes dry with ripe black plum and tangy red cherry garnished with a solid line of sweet and tang, crisp and refreshing. Pour with pasta in tomato sauce. (Vic Harradine)


Tenuta Fernando Capello Pinot Grigio 2012
DOC Friuli Grave, Italy $19.95 12.5% alcohol
This is balanced and beautiful with exciting purity of fruit. The lifted funky nose of buckwheat honey, floral notes and beeswax provides segue for a generously textured, mid-weight wash of mandarin orange, white peach and racy lemon tang coating the palate. The finish is crisp, clean and refreshing with oodles of citrus and green apple tones. (Vic Harradine)


Tenuta Fernando Capello Traminer Aromatico 2012
DOC Friuli Grave, Italy $19.95 12.5% alcohol
This Traminer Aromatico, a.k.a. Gewürztraminer, jumps from the glass with aromas of exotic spice and rosewater. It coats the palate with a medium bodied, creamy wash of spice-laden peach and pear interweaving with ginger, lychee and tropical fruit. It drives through the finish with a replay of the palate flavours garnished with a pithy, white grapefruit aftertaste. A very good example of flavourful, cool-climate Gewürzt. (Vic Harradine)

Order the following wines by the case from Noteworthy Wines. For daily home or office delivery, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or in London, ON phone (519) 914-1204. Mention to owners Bill and Lisa that you’re a winecurrent subscriber and you’ll receive 10% discount on your first case of wine.


Grady Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2012
Lodi, California $20.00 13.2% alcohol
Good value and a boatload of flavour; dare I say, yummy? Baking spice, apple crumble and wisps of citrus introduce a balanced, delectable river of fruit—yellow peach, pear and tropical fruit mingle with baked apple on the palate. It’s medium weight with a beautiful, creamy mouth feel and a monumental finish replaying flavours, layering on a crowd-pleasing, racy aftertaste; not to be missed. (Vic Harradine)


Stama Winery Zinfandel ‘Dry Rosé 2012
Lodi, California $20.00 13.3% alcohol
Lively strawberry aromas meld with spice and cherry on the nose. It delivers a tangy, juicy mouthful of red currant, strawberry and red plum riding a medium-bodied, well-textured wash, bathing the palate. This has a dry, tangy, lip-smacking aftertaste and plenty of charm and structure—easily handling appetizers and mains like seafood kebabs or lightly spiced chicken, veal and pork dishes. (Vic Harradine)


Zantho Muskat Ottonel 2012
Burgenland, Austria $20.00 12.0% alcohol
This is unmistakably Muscat, with exotic spice, rosewater and notions of lychee on the fragrant nose. It delivers more of the same on the palate with a blaze of tangy citrus on the back palate. It’s light on its feet with nice mouth feel and a smooth, dry, mellow aftertaste that’s both fruity and lip-smacking good. Pour on its own as an aperitif or with arugula sprinkled with verjus and crumbled chèvre. (Vic Harradine)