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Open Cab2-Merlot 2008 VQA Niagara, ON Low density ruby/garnet colour. Low intensity nose of red currant, earth, and cocoa powder. Dry, light body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Red currant, leather and earth. Short length. Drink now. Serve with pasta, grilled salmon, and mild cheeses.

Thierry & Guy Fat Bastard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Pays d’Oc, France Med. density ruby colour. Low intensity nose of black currant, red pepper, and black pepper. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Blackberry, herbs, and red pepper. Short length. Drink now with pasta or pizza.

Open Riesling-Gewürztraminer 2009 VQA Niagara, ON Pale straw colour. Med. intensity nose of lychee, tangerine, rosewater, and overripe pear. Dry to off-dry, light body, med. acidity. Lychee, rosewater, tangerine and pear. Short length. Drink now, and over the next year. Serve with Asian or Indian cuisine, Hawaiian pizza, or fruit-based salads.

Very pale straw colour, with a hint of pink. Low to med. intensity nose of white peach, candied citrus, red apple, and some mineral. Dry, light to med. body, med. acidity. Red apple, white peach, orange, and grapefruit. Med. length. Drink now. Serve with salads and mild cheeses.

Bright, very pale straw colour, almost water clear. Med. intensity nose of fresh-cut grass, lemon rind, tarragon, and slate. Dry, light body, med. plus acidity. Lemon juice, lime pickle, slate, and herbs. Med. length. Serve well chilled for cocktail hour, or with a seafood platter. Drink now.

Jackson-Triggs Sauvignon Blanc 2008 VQA Niagara, ON Bright, pale straw colour. Low to med. intensity nose of jellybeans, ripe pear, red apple, and a hint of gunflint. Dry, med. body, med. plus to high acidity. Lemon, tangerine, green apple, and mineral. Med. to med. plus length. Balanced. Drink now. Serve with seafood or fish.

Bright, very pale straw colour, almost water clear. Med. intensity nose of fresh-cut grass, lemon rind, tarragon, and slate. Dry, light body, med. plus acidity. Lemon juice, lime pickle, slate, and herbs. Med. length. Serve well chilled for cocktail hour, or with a seafood platter. Drink now.

Bright, pale straw colour with watery rim. Lots of small to medium-sized bubbles. Low intensity nose of green apple, candied citrus peel, wet stone, and white pear. Dry, light body, med. acidity, persistent mousse. Pear, lemon-lime, and apple skin flavours. Some bitterness on the finish. Med. length. Serve as an aperitif, or with light snacks. Drink now.

East Dell Pinot Grigio 2008 Pale straw core with watery rim. Low intensity nose of white peach, nectarine, and powdered fruit candies. Dry, light body, med. to med. plus acidity. Nectarine, lemon, some unripe peach, and grapefruit pith. Med. length.

Pale ruby core with lighter rim. Low intensity nose of red cherry, underbrush, and dill. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, low tannin. Sour cherry, dill, and dusty raspberry. Med. length. Drink now.