Tawse Sketches of Niagara Riesling 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely lime vibrancy on the nose and palate of this off-dry Niagara Riesling. Notes of peach and pear and dried apricot. Beautifully made and balanced, and only 10% alcohol (yay). Drink: 2014-2018. 89029 10% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016
Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review 27 bottles available at Appleby & New (905) 639-0337
23 bottles available at Tecumseh & Lauzon (519) 944-4014
19 bottles available at Front & Division (613) 392-3797
17 bottles available at Highway 118 & Medora (705) 765-5222
12 bottles available at Highway 27 & Sheardown (905) 859-1264
Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2014, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A luscious, full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with classic aromas of golden apple, Asian pear, vanilla spice and smoke. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 268342 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 20, 2016
Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review 119 bottles available at Guelph Line & Upper Middle (905) 335-0640
113 bottles available at Coxwell & O'connor (416) 423-5213
109 bottles available at Cornwall & Trafalgar (905) 845-8100
66 bottles available at Arthur & Elma (519) 599-3545
64 bottles available at Bathurst & Lakeshore (416) 360-0881
Closson Chase K.J. Watson Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Smooth, medium-bodied Prince Edward County Pinot Noir from one of the region's best producers. Aromas of fleshy cherry and freshly turned earth. Pair with salmon or tuna. Drink: 2016-2020. 180756000391 12.70% XD 750 mL $38.00 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017
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Thirty Bench Sparkling Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: So crisp, toasty and refreshing: this Niagara sparkling wine shines! Elegant with great finesse. Pair with chic cocktails parties and caviar. Drink: 2025-2027. 469478 12% D 750 mL $40.00 Score: 93/100. March 4, 2025
Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review 9 bottles available at Golf Links & Hwy 403 (905) 304-9608
9 bottles available at Carling & Woodroffe (613) 828-7145
9 bottles available at Tecumseh & Lauzon (519) 944-4014
9 bottles available at Terry Fox & Campeau (613) 592-1849
9 bottles available at College & Bathurst (416) 922-8711
Louis Bouillot Perle d'Aurore Brut Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: Dry, crisp and refreshing yet with the softening aromas of fresh field strawberries. Terrific value: unbeatable for rose sparkling wine! Yes please, again. Pair with seared tuna or planked salmon. Drink: 2022-2025. 48793 12% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. June 29, 2022
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Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2007, Cariñena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Grenache (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2010-2017. 82024 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017
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Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Chardonnay 2015, Central Coast, California, United States: A terrific, vibrant, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, golden apple and pear. Perfect for roasted chicken or turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 379180 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016
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