frogpondfarm 'Organic' Riesling 2007
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake 500 mL $12.00 11.9% alcohol
The expressive aromas of mineral, slate and precursors to petrol mingling with floral notes roll easily off the glass of this zesty refreshing number. Look for racy and tangy flavours of lemon-lime, white grapefruit and lip-smacking crisp, green apple. From 'Ontario's only certified organic winery', it finishes dry, crisp and mouth-watering good; especially when served with herbed pan-seared trout or salmon under a generous squirt of freshly squeezed lemon. (Vic Harradine)


frogpondfarm 'Organic' Cabernet Franc 2007
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $17.00 12.9% alcohol
Expressive aromas of toasty oak, aromatic bitters and spiced dark berry fruit waft from this tasty number. It’s well balanced and brimming with flavour—ripe black juicy cherry and zesty spiced black plum. The tannins are ripe, silky and perceptible, adding structure and interest. Give this a go with strip loin or rib eye, grilled rare to medium rare. (Vic Harradine)


frogpondfarm 'Organic' Cabernet-Merlot 2007
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake 500 mL $16.00 13.2% alcohol
From Niagara’s exceptionally fine red-wine vintage of 2007, this offers aromas of savoury green herb, wisps of oak and espresso roast. The mouth-filling flavours—fresh cranberry and spiced pomegranate—are underpinned by barely perceptible tannin, leafiness and a persistent stream of pie cherry tang. This ratchets up a notch poured alongside roast leg of lamb rubbed and decorated with sprigs of rosemary served with mint jelly. (Vic Harradine)