A harmonious and affordable Gros Manseng Sauvignon wine from Alain Brumont.
The color is greenish yellow. The nose exhibits grapefruit, papaya, citrus and exotic fruits aromas. The mount is full and refreshing thanks to the freshness of the Gros Manseng and to the Sauvignon aromas. A nice and refreshing wine to add to your summer list.
Will be an excellent match with fresh summer salads, fatty fish or simply as aperitif.
Serving temperature: 8 - 10 ° C (46-50 °F)
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2011.
The Meritage from No. 99 Estates Winery Wayne Gretzky is a blend made of Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The color is dark purple red. The nose is fruity and spicy. Its exhibits plums, blackcurrant, blackberry and green pepper aromas. The mouth is fruity with red fruits and chocolate flavors. This Meritage has strong tannins and a nice and persistent finish.
A nice and affordable choice.
Will be an excellent match with grilled red meat.
Serving temperature: 15 à 16°C (59-61°F)
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2010.
This Shiraz from Richfield Vineyard has a dark cherry red color. On the nose, blackberry, raspberry, spicy and cedar aromas. On the palate, it’s a rich and bold wine with berry fruits flavors. The mouth is also added with spicy, earthy and oak flavors. An excellent Shiraz for the price.
Paired it with grilled and roasted red meats. Delicious with a couscous, lamb and with your favorite Greek meals.
Serving temperature: 16 à 17°C (60-63°F)
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2011.
This Chenin blanc from Ken Forrester is a reference in the Chenin blanc. The color is yellow straw. The nose is fruity with notes of apricots and vanilla. On the palate, it’s a full-bodied wine, very ripe with apricots, honey, vanilla and oak flavors.
Paired with Asian and Indian foods. Curry, fish and chicken.
Serving temperature: 8 to 10°C (46-50°F)
Ready to drink now
The Wolftrap wine is a nice blend made of Viognier, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Each of these varietals completes each other to offer a beautiful wine. Especially at the price this wine is offered, $11 in the US and around $15.75 in Canada.
This South Africa wine is produced by the same producer that the famous Chocolate Block and of the well-known Porcupine Ridge.
The color is dark ruby. The nose is floral, fruity and spicy. The nose is also added by blackberries, plums and chocolate aromas. On the palate, black pepper, red fruits and spicy flavors. The Syrah brings a nice spicy and tannins side. The Syrah lovers’ will like this wine. The finish is long.
Paired with grilled BBQ steak and red meat.
Serving temperature: 16 à 17°C (60-63°F)
Ready to drink now
The summer season is at our door. The sun, patio and BBQ with friends are back and promise enjoyable moments. This Fuzion Rosé from Argentina is a good choice to deliver the promises. And at the price it is offer, it’s a good bargain.
The color is cherry. On the nose, fruity aromas of strawberries and blackberries. On the palate, beautiful notes of raspberries and strawberries. This wine of the Mendoza offers a good balance between sugar and acidity.
Paired with appetizers and cheeses. Also a nice choice enjoyed as aperitif.
Serving temperature: 8 à 10°C (46-50°F)
Ready to drink now
This Coastal Region wine from South Africa is made from cool mountain soils. It’s a yellow straw color Chardonnay. On the nose, fruity and floral aromas added with zesty citrus and pear notes. On the palate, beautiful notes of butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, zesty citrus and tropical fruits. It’s a well-balanced and refreshing wine with complexity and honey roundness.
Paired with fish and shellfish, creamy sauce pastas and poultry. An excellent choice with lobster.
Serving temperature: 8 à 10°C (46-50°F)
Ready to drink now
A selective handpicking 100% Riesling wine from Germany. The color is yellow straw. The nose exhibits peaches and orange peel. In the mouth, pears, fruity and delicate spicy aromas. The acidity is balanced. Aerate before serving to develop its bouquet.
Paired with Asian and Indian meals. It will also be a good match with fish or simply served as aperitif.
Serving temperature: 10 à 12°C (50-54°F)
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2017
A nice wine from Tuscany! An intense ruby red color Sangiovese. The nose is fruity with plum and red fruits aromas and it’s added with vanilla and cocoa aromas. On the palate, red fruits flavors and some mineral and licorice notes. A medium-bodied wine with velvet tannins.
Paired with red meat, pastas, game and aged chesses.
Serving temperature: 16 à 17°C (60-63°F)
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2013
A nice wine from the Hewitson winery. A blend made of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre that provides a generous and fruity wine. A fruit-concentrated red wine with strawberry and plum aromas and added by some woody notes. The Miss Harry is complex, powerful and has tight tannins.
Paired with grilled and braised red meat or duck with red fruits or port sauce.
Serving temperature: 16 à 17°C (60-63°F)
Ready to drink now or cellar until 2011
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A nice wine from the Hewitson winery. A blend made of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre that provides a generous and fruity wine. A fruit-concentrated red wine with strawberry and plum aromas and added by some woody notes. The Miss Harry is complex, powerful and has tight tannins.
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