Grant Burge Summers Chardonnay 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Love the hazelnut richness and green apple vibrancy that mingle on the nose of this wine! The palate is a rush of white peach, nectarine and nutmeg with refreshing lime acidity on the finish. I love the back story on this wine: it was named in honour of the winery's accountant of 30 years, Miles Summers. His sun will never set with this wine. Drink: 2012-2014.  269829  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95  Score: 91/100. April 12, 2012 Full Review

Megalomaniac Coldhearted John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Riesling Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: This wine won a Gold Medal at Intervin 2009. Pear, honey, spice and sweet citrus aromas and flavours, complemented by a bright, balancing acidity. So delicious that it would be truly coldhearted not to share. This is a perfect evening sipper, or adds a delectable touch to the finale of a meal. My note: Honey drizzled pear and peach with a sweet surrender on the finish. Drink: 2011-2017.  243519  8%  S  200 mL  $28.95  Score: 91/100. October 1, 2011 Full Review

Malivoire Musqué Spritz 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  189670  9%  MS  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012 Full Review

G. Marquis The Red Line Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2011-2014.  274670  12.80%  D  750 mL  $11.95. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Rosehall Run Cold Creek Cabernet Franc 2008, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2012-2016.  149039  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 9, 2011 Full Review

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand: Zesty refreshment with limes and grapefruit. A cool breeze on a hot day. A consistently good producer year after year. A lively citrus finish. Lovely!  316570  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95  Score: 89/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States: I love this wine! Yes, I have a soft spot for the fact it helped mitigate the screaming children at a Disney restaurant the first time I tasted it, but it’s more than that. Lovely ripe peach and pear aromas with nicely tapped butterscotch and vanilla spoke. So yum. But give that kid a soother please.  958975  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95  Score: 92/100. January 21, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Wind Gap Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  242776  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $59.00. June 23, 2012 Full Review

Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, North Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  686824  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012 Full Review

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend 2009, Washington, USA: Dynamite for the price! Simply wow. Smooth, full-bodied and packed with luscious dark plum and blackberry aromas. This wine takes its name from the time when wild mustang horses ran freely around the hills of eastern Washington State where this wine is made. Drink: 2010-2014.  226522  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95  Score: 89/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review