Red House Wine Cabernet-Shiraz 2009
VQA Niagara Peninsula $13.95 (219030) 13.0% alcohol
Spice and red berry fruit aromas dominate this value-packed blend. There are oodles of spicy red currant and cherry/berry flavours that persist through the lengthy aftertaste. This is a versatile red blend—sip on its own or pair with burgers, pasta in meat sauce or meat-laden pizza. (Vic Harradine)


White House Wine Riesling-Pinot Grigio 2010
VQA Niagara Peninsula $12.95 (219022) 12.0% alcohol
Lively and refreshing, this is perfect poured as an aperitif or paired with lighter-styled appetizers. Exotic spice, honeyed citrus and tropical fruit aromas give way to a mouthful of tangy lemon-lime and spice that dance over the palate and aftertaste. (Vic Harradine)