Pillitteri Estates Winery Merlot 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada: Plum-lovely with a satin smooth texture! Unfurled ripe, fleshy blackberries on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied. Aged 14 months in American and French oak. Drink: 2010-2013. 071738 12.50% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 89/100. January 7, 2012 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Hinterbrook Winery Nomad Pinot Noir 2017, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada  364372 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95. January 9, 2017 Full Review

Hinterbrook Winery Riesling 2012, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Alsatian-style Riesling with Niagara signature. Dry peach and petrol with lime-lemon sunshine breakthrough. Medium-bodied and mouthwatering. Lovely. This is a VQA wine. Drink: 2014-2019. 270512 12.40% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 18, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Riverview Cellars Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2012, Niagara River, Ontario, Canada  368092 13.70% M 750 mL  $18.95. January 30, 2014 Full Review

Fairview The Goats Do Roam Wine Company Petite Sirah 2011, Paarl W.O., South Africa: Mocha glory goodness! Love this! Yes there's chocolate and coffee, but it's not sweet. Rather it is comforting and warming, especially on glass three. Full-bodied and smooth. Still decant 1 hour please. Pair with steak or grilled or blackened chicken. Drink: 2014-2020. 366252 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review