Lindeman's, Australia 09
Shiraz Cabernet
The initial aroma upon pouring is peppery, with a light herbal content and an astringent twinge. As it sits in the glass, more and more fruit comes out, first plums and then strawberries.The taste is pleasing. The pepper is right there in the foretaste, giving way to a satisfying mouthful of fruit and a good lingering finish.

Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico, Italy 07
Sangoivese/Merlot
Italo Zingarelli, the late film producer and founder of Rocca delle Macìe, passed on his love for winemaking to members of his family. They are masters of Chianti. This delicious, medium-bodied, and well-structured wine exhibits complex aromas of plum, sweet tobacco, mushroom and a touch of oak. Uncompromising quality and value.

Fontanafredda, Italy 05
Barolo
Garnet red colour; nose of fruit, prunes, dried cherry and raisins; dry, with well balanced acidity, firm tannic backbone, full fruit flavours, long dried fruit and oak finish.

Liberty School, California 07
Syrah
Fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards throughout Paso Robles that produce complex, floral notes with good tannins and surprising freshness.

Georges Duboeuf, France 07
Beaujolais
This wine is tender, fresh, light-bodies and generously fruity with the aroma of fresh grapes.

Eastdell Estates, Ontario VQA 07
Pinot Noir
Very pale ruby; the nose shows aromas of cherry, clove and hints of mushroom; light-bodied, it delivers flavours of red currant, spices with a medium finish.

Rosemount Estate, Australia 08
Shiraz
Deep red with purple hues. A complex strong, dark fruit nose with black plum Shiraz aromas integrated with Cabernet’s beetroot notes. Rich blood plum flavours flood across the palate melding with delicious fruit cake notes. Well integrated oak flavours make for a persistent and stylish finish.

Mission Hill, British Columbia VQA 07
Cabernet Merlot
This blend is loaded with jammy currant and berry flavours, a ripe, medium-full body of dried fruit, backed by oak. Exuding youth, balance and fruit dominance, this is another delicious example of the 2007 reds.

Tedeschi, Italy 06
Amarone
Amarone is a labour of love. The ancient method of drying grapes imparts to the finished wine sweet Port-like aromas of chocolate and plum that are very inviting. Loaded with cherry, dried fruit, figs, and floral aromas and flavours.

Two Oceans, South Africa 09
Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw colour; gooseberry, herbaceous, grassy, pink grapefruit & fresh lemon aromas; dry, light-medium bodied, easy drinking with soft lingering citrus
& gooseberry flavours.

Open, Ontario VQA 09
Riesling-Gewurztraminer
Medium intensity nose of lychee, tangerine, rosewater, and overripe pear.

Fish Hoek, South Africa 09
Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw yellow colour; aromas of lime, green fruit and herb with a slight rustic note; dry, medium bodied, spritzy with pleasant nettle and herb flavours; good acidity on the finish.

Eugenio Collavini, Italy 08
Pinot Grigio
Straw yellow with copper highlights. Wide, penetrating nose with hints of hay, fresh nuts and toasted almonds. Dry-flavoured and savoury palate.

Cave Spring, Ontario 07
Chardonay
The nose shows ripe red apple fruit with cinnamon spice and hints of fennel seed, orange zest and flint; the wine is mid-weight with a crisp, dry and stony attack and a nicely rounded middle dominated by apple fruit and mineral textures; the finish is quite supple, even oily, with pink grapefruit and fennel at the fore

Coopers Creek, New Zealand 09
Sauvignon Blanc
With its lively aromas of citrus, fresh herbs, gooseberry and lime, this is a fine example of how New Zealand winemakers have become masters of Sauvignon Blanc. It is racy, refreshing and perfectly balanced.

Vino Dei Poeti Prosecco, Distilleria Bottega, Italy
Pale straw colour, fine bubbles; fresh & fragrant with delicate apple, pear, citrus and hints of honeysuckle & white fruit on the nose; dry, with barely a hint of sweetness on palate & flavours of green apple and citrus; refreshing finish.


Beringer, California 09
White Zinfadel
Pale rose colour; strawberry & rhubarb aroma; touch of fruit sweetness in flavor; delicate, soft finish.