The Grange of Prince Edward County 'Trumpour's Mill' Pinot Grigio 2007
VQA Prince Edward County $17.00 (69336)
There's 100% County fruit in this. It's zesty and herbaceous on the nose and it hits the palate with a fine stream of citrus acidity complemented by hints of white peach. It's quite creamy in texture and medium bodied in weight. There's a clean and refreshing lime bite on the medium-length finish that sets this up for seafood. Pair with scallop ceviche garnished with parsley and mint. Order by the case for office or home delivery via this link The Grange of Prince Edward County. (VH)


Malivoire 'Late Harvest' Gewürztraminer 2006
VQA Beamsville Bench $26.00 375 mL
This is an appealing alternative to ice wine when looking for an elegant dessert wine with rich, but not cloying flavours, plus perfect balance that makes each sip as good or better than the one before. Spice, rosewater and lychee aromas introduce the succulent flavours to the palate—caramelized pineapple, super-ripe nectarine and moderating citrus. The finish is luxurious and lingering. Serve as an aperitif or pair with all manner of fruit desserts. Order by the case for office or home delivery via this link Malivoire Wine Company. (VH)


Malivoire Gamay 2006
VQA Niagara Escarpment $17.00
The lifted nose billows forth with spice box and dark berry fruit while the flavours—rich black currant and ripe Bing cherry—glide along on the silky smooth texture. It's medium bodied, offers a ripe tannin structure and a well-balanced lingering finish. Martin Malivoire points to Gamay as the future signature grape in Niagara, highlighting its affinity for the macro-climate and the promising wines produced to date. Order by the case for office or home delivery via this link Malivoire Wine Company. (VH)


Malivoire 'Courtney' Gamay 2006
VQA Beamsville Bench $22.05
This is very limited, only 3.5 acres producing 170 cases; don't dally, the price-quality ratio favours you. Perfumed persuasive aromas of lilac, mocha, black briary berry and spice introduce this medium-bodied beautifully textured gem. Unlike many reds from this vintage, it's fruit-laden, almost rich and robust. Look for mulberry, spiced black Damson plum and bright red cherry flavours lingering on the deftly balanced finish. Martin Malivoire proved it food-friendly, pairing with hard cheeses and Serrano ham. Order by the case for office or home delivery via this link Malivoire Wine Company.


Malivoire Pinot Gris 2006
VQA Beamsville Bench $19.00
Charming and seductive, it's clearly the best Pinot Gris I've tasted from Niagara. Mineral, citrus and floral on the nose, this hits its stride on the palate with a medium-bodied structure and flavours of ripe citrus, pineapple and crisp Granny Smith apple that glide along on a silky smooth texture. The zesty and refreshing finish is balanced, food-friendly and looking for a large bowl of mussels, steamed in garlic, leeks and this wine. Order by the case for office or home delivery via this link Malivoire Wine Company. (VH)


Peller Estates 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95
This opens with an expressive nose of deep rich ripe dark berry fruit and spice box nuances. Medium bodied and very nicely textured this shows deft balance between the fruit flavours—ripe Bing cherry, black currant and red cherry—and moderating acidity. The finish is fruity and dry with lots of tang. Pair this with a grilled strip loin, rare to medium rare. Order by the case for home or office delivery via this link Peller Estates Winery. (VH)


Peller Estates 'Private Reserve' Chardonnay 2006
VQA Niagara Peninsula $18.95
Tropical fruit, vanilla and spice aromas waft from the glass. There's an impressive outpouring of citrus zest, spice (cloves and nutmeg) and crisp Granny Smith apple on the palate while it finishes dry and refreshing. Pair this with a pan-seared white fish, like Tilapia, under a generous squeeze of fresh lemon. Order by the case for home or office delivery via this link Peller Estates Winery. (VH)


Peller Estates Rosé 2007
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.95
This is a gutsy mouthful of delicious flavour. Pungent and spicy aromas billow from the glass with red cherry and cranberry to the fore. The flavours are an expressive explosion on the palate with strawberry, ripe rhubarb and sweet red grapefruit predominant. There's an off-dry quality to this that makes it mouth-watering delicious and the perfect partner to smoked deli meats, goat cheese salad or spicy blackened fish. Order by the case for home or office delivery via this link Peller Estates Winery. (VH)