Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Redcoat Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  260406  13.20%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Featherstone Red Tail Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Pleasant and smooth with aromas of plums. Not too oaky or alcoholic; balanced. Drink: 2012-2015.  131540  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95  Score: 88/100. March 3, 2012 Full Review

Vintage Ink Wines Merlot Cabernet 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Remarkably great wine for the price! The toasty oak recedes as the dark red and black fruit aromas come forward: gorgeous layers of black cherry and black raspberry. Terrific acidity for food. Full-bodied and supple. Drink: 2011-2015.  250209  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95  Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Full Review

Southbrook Triomphe Organic & Biodynamic Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  117572  13.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. June 23, 2012 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

Quails' Gate Rosé 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  275842  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012 Full Review

L'Acadie Vineyards Prestige Brut Sparkling Wine, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Terrifically toasty with bright green apple fruit and lime. Superbly crafted. Buy a case for all your celebrations, and open a bottle tonight to make it a celebration.  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.00  Score: 90/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2011, Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  530675  13.10%  XD  750 mL  $17.99. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider, Quebec, Canada: Richly layered flavors of ripe granny smith and golden delicious apples, apricot and cinnamon. A wonderful substitute for vidal icewine. This is apple pie in a glass. Yum!  6924  12%  S  375 mL  $29.95  Score: 90/100. October 16, 2010 Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Merlot 2009, Okanagan Valley, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  408666  14.80%  XD  750 mL  $19.90. June 22, 2012 Full Review