13th Street Merlot 2013, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Solid producer, good Niagara merlot. Balanced with aromas and flavours of dark fruit. Smooth and full-bodied. Form tannic grip on the palate. This is a VQA wine. Finishes with mocha and smoke. Pair with braised ribs. Drink: 2014-2018. 270504 13.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 18, 2015
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Quails' Gate Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2014, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Dry with lemon zest and terrific mouth-watering acidity for food. Petrol and wet stone in a gorgeous way then lime and grapefruit. Medium-bodied and packed with fresh flavour for seafood. Drink: 2016-2024. 308312 12.50% XD 750 mL $17.25 Score: 90/100. June 2, 2015
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