Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
Rosés
Palatine Hills Ramblers Dreamer Rosé 2024, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A bright, playful rosé with aromas of fresh strawberry, watermelon, and red currant, accented by delicate floral notes. It’s light-bodied, dry, and crisp on the palate, with 12% alcohol providing refreshing lift and a clean, juicy finish. Serve it well-chilled to highlight its vibrant fruit and delicate aromatics. Fascinating fact: Palatine Hills’ Ramblers series celebrates approachable, everyday wines crafted with care on historic vineyards, and the Dreamer Rosé embodies their philosophy of easy-drinking elegance with a hint of whimsy. Best enjoyed young within 1–2 years to capture its freshness. Ramblers Dreamer Rosé food pairings: grilled shrimp skewers, where the wine’s bright fruit mirrors the citrus and herbs. Or enjoy it with a summer strawberry salad with goat cheese, where its crispness cuts through the creaminess and complements the sweet-tart fruit.. Drink: 2025 - 2027 43057 14.6% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Inniskillin Reserve Chardonnay 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A polished, cool-climate Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple, ripe pear, and lemon curd, layered with notes of vanilla, toasted almond, and a gentle creaminess from oak aging. It’s medium-bodied, dry, and elegantly textured on the palate, with bright acidity and 13.5% alcohol balancing richness with freshness. Serve it chilled, just above cellar temperature, to allow both fruit and oak nuances to unfold. Fascinating fact: Inniskillin, founded in 1975, is one of Canada’s most influential wineries, recognized internationally for putting Niagara on the world wine map—not just with Icewine, but also with expressive, estate-driven still wines like this Chardonnay. This Reserve bottling will evolve gracefully for 4–6 years, developing honeyed and nutty complexity with age. Reserve Chardonnay food pairings: butter-poached lobster, where the wine’s acidity and creamy texture echo the dish beautifully. Or serve it with roast chicken and lemon thyme, where its citrus lift and oak spice elevate a comforting classic.. Drink: 2025 - 2028 105379 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart