This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc won a Gold medal at the 2006 Cuvée Awards. Creekside really capitalized on the warm growing season of 2002 producing one outstanding red after another. This Bordeaux-style blend has lovely aromas of mocha, cherry, spice and tobacco. Soft and supple, this medium-bodied beauty is ready-to-drink now with grilled steak or rack of lamb.

502294    (D)            750 mL    $18.95    

This wine won a Gold Medal at the 2007 Ontario Wine Awards for Best Shiraz/Syrah.

49601    (XD)            750 mL    $28.95    

Henry of Pelham continues to display a deft hand with that notoriously fickle, Pinot Noir. Year after year, Viticultural Manager Matt Speck delivers ideally ripened fruit into the skilled hands of winemaker Ron Giesbrecht. Giesbrecht then works his magic creating a style of wine that is closer to Burgundy than the New World. There is an excellent balance here between ripe fruit, silky tannins and crisp acidity. Enjoy with grilled tuna, pork liver pâtés or roasted duck.

268391    (XD)            750 mL    $24.95   

530477    (XD)            750 mL    $19.95    

This is an ambitious, remarkably well-priced Shiraz that displays classic aromas of blackberry, spice, raspberry, toast, coffee and mint aromas and flavours. It is all brought together with an earth/fruity texture on the palate. This is a gutsy wine that will stand up to most grilled or barbecued meats.

663070    (XD)            750 mL    $13.95   

A ripe, round and crowd-pleasing Shiraz with intense flavours of cherry, blackberry, spice and subtle oak. It is dry, fruit-driven with ripe tannins and balancing acidity. Enjoy with barbecued backribs.

599811    (D)            750 mL    $19.95   

661587    (D)            750 mL    $25.95   

This wine is part of an exciting new venture of the ultra premium winery Two Hands. The Lucky Country line is essentially a second label bottling from their prestigious Garden and Picture Series wines, and offers excellent value. It has an opaque-to-dark purple colour, with aromas of blackberries, chocolate and a hint of spice. The palate shows red and black fruits, plums and black pepper with soft tannins. A great match with gourmet burgers or barbecued sausages.

29389    (XD)            750 mL    $16.95   

The country may be lucky but the winemaking here is pure talent. It is deep ruby in colour with aromas of smoke, blackberry, blueberry, sweet herbs with a hint of new leather. Dry, medium-full-bodied with ripe fruit on the attack followed by a long, lively peppery finish. The intense black fruit flavours are nicely balanced by ripe tannins. Enjoy with roast leg of lamb or stuffed pork roast.

642702    (XD)            750 mL    $16.95   

600122    (XD)            750 mL    $19.95   

25338    (XD)            750 mL    $25.95   

940692    (D)            750 mL    $21.95   

A lively, remarkably bold Pinot Grigio with flavours of peach, pear and apple. This food-friendly wine would pair well with a variety of grilled dishes such as grilled pork chops, freshwater fish or chicken.

31419    (D)            750 mL    $13.95   

25296    (D)            750 mL    $16.95   

922237    (XD)            750 mL    $17.95   

A tangy, dark berry-mineral- and citrus-scented wine that is beautifully balanced. The silky tannins and crisp acidity meld perfectly with the fruit resulting in a finely tuned, pleasing wine to serve with roasted duck or poultry.

34983    (D)            750 mL    $14.95   

Willm’s version of Gewürztraminer is a classic interpretation of the Alsatian style. It is richly aromatic with aromas of lychee, peach, nutmeg and cinnamon. It will match a wide variety of dishes, including Alsatian dishes such as baeckoffe (a baked pork stew), lamb or beef meals and fiery Indian curries.

686303    (D)            750 mL    $16.95   

This bright, refreshing, seafood-friendly wine is a blend of 62% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Sauvignon Gris (a pink-skinned version of the Sauvignon Blanc) and 22% Sémillon. It is aged for seven months in oak to give a gentle toastiness to the passion fruit, cut grass and citrus tones. Perfect for grilled tiger prawns.

31708    (XD)            750 mL    $24.95   

Remoissenet is highly respected for holding its stocks of wines until they are all at optimum drinkability. This 1998 Meursault is reaching its absolute zenith, with its mature apple, pear and gentle butter tones. Medium-full-bodied with a lingering finish. This wine is an ideal match for pork tenderloin.

36079    (XD)            750 mL    $39.95   

Gérard Bertrand’s Classic Viognier fits the bill as both a pleasant patio sipper and a crowd-pleasing barbecue wine. With its aromas of orange blossoms, lilacs and honey, it is simply delightful to drink on its own. Due to a hint of barrel-fermentation (about 25%), there are layers of complexity that allow it to match grilled fish, prawns, gourmet sausage or chicken breast with barbecue sauce.

30668    (D)            750 mL    $16.95   

This blend of Chardonnay and Viognier is a great choice for mildly-spiced Asian dishes or even grilled herbed chicken. Equally playful, look for this wine’s Cabernet/ Shiraz partner (030296, $ 15.95).

30304    (D)            750 mL    $14.95   

35568    (XD)            750 mL    $34.95   

The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Carmenère, a grape that has recently found great success in Chile and is rarely found in Bordeaux anymore. We have two in this release (the other is Château de Gaillat, 035824, $ 20.95). This attractive wine has aromas of dried roses and wild berries. It is dry with pretty fruit surrounded by fine tannins. Enjoy it with roast beef and root vegetables.

35626    (XD)            750 mL    $36.95   

In the mid-seventies Pierre Coste replanted Château de Gaillat exclusively to red grapes. Enamoured of one grape that is rarely grown today in Bordeaux, Coste ensured it was in his vineyards; Carmenère is still used in the blend today, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. This wine is smoky and fruity with layers of cedar complexity perhaps brought to the blend by the Carmenère. Enjoy it with grilled steak.

35824    (XD)            750 mL    $20.95   

A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the wines are matured for 12-15 months in French barriques (50-70% new, depending on vintage). Haut Breton Larigaudiere offers you a chance to try an elegant Margaux at an exceptional price. The wine exhibits aromas of cassis, coffee beans, spicy oak, vanilla and hints of cherry. An excellent companion for a rosemary and garlic leg of lamb.

957738    (XD)            750 mL    $37.95   

Owned by the same people behind Château Clinet, this 9 hectares property is planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. This superb Pomerol is filled with style, finesse and elegance. Its black cherry/underbrush aromas and flavours are very appealing even when youthful. It will also reward 2-4 years in a cellar.

748269    (XD)            750 mL    $32.95   

FOOD MATCH: A wine that is just hitting its prime, this is an excellent choice for bison or beef steaks with wild mushrooms.

903104    (XD)            750 mL    $28.95   

Château Labadie is a multi-award winning winery located in the Médoc on a 43 hectares property. This wine is traditionally a blend of 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. After a long, slow fermentation in stainless steel the wine is matured, depending on vintage, 10-14 months in new French oak barrels. This amount of oak treatment is usually reserved for high-end wines. The sophisticated, cassis cherry-and chocolate-scented and -flavoured wine is beautifully balanced by ripe tannins. Enjoy it tonight with grilled duck breast or even over dessert with dark chocolate (70% cacao or above). It will also reward 2-4 years in a cellar.

35741    (XD)            750 mL    $19.95   

FOOD MATCH: An excellent match for rare roast beef or grilled steak.

35618    (XD)            750 mL    $19.95   

Here’s a way to explore the hot 2003 vintage at an exceptional price. It is said that great and humble regions throughout France prospered from the heat of 2003 vintage, producing ripe, round and robust wines. This Château Rousset from the humble Côtes de Bourg region delivers aromas recalling raspberry pie, ribena juice and vanilla bean. It is dry with lots of warm fruit and a good tannin core for mid-term ageing (2-4 years).

731380    (XD)            750 mL    $18.95   

35675    (XD)            750 mL    $34.95   

Yes, it is said that the wines from Givry were Le Préféré du Roi Henri IV (preferred by Henry IV, King of France, 1589-1610), so you too can feel like royalty while enjoying this wine. After a period of neglect, a dynamic new manager, Bernard Repolt, and new winemaker Claudie Jobard, have revitalized this famous house. As this Pinot Noir from Givry demonstrates, Remoissenet is renowned for its wonderful mature stocks. This 1999 vintage topped off an amazing run of successful years with gusto. It is still fruit-forward and youthful. Age it 2-4 years more or match it tonight with grilled lamb.

36053    (XD)            750 mL    $31.95   

Pierre Clavel has a puckish sense of humour that reveals itself when you try to determine what grapes he uses in his blends. He will get a twinkle in his eye and say, “It doesn’t matter. Do you like it?” He’s right, of course. We could tell you, but that would ruin the joy of discovering the great wines of this exceptional winemaker. Enjoy this wine with a fine Mediterranean meal.

748814    (XD)            750 mL    $16.95   

Over the last 15 years, Midi has become a free-wheeling place where many styles of wines are made. Outside the ACs, winemakers are allowed to be creative with grape varieties and even label choice. The whimsical single black sheep on the label is a real eye-catcher. Or the wine is a real palate pleaser. An unusual blend for France, this Cabernet/Shiraz (and an unusual spelling for Syrah in France too) is fruity, flavourful and balanced. This would make a terrific barbecue wine. Look for its white partner, Chardonnay/Viognier (030304, $ 14.95).

30296    (D)            750 mL    $15.95   

704908    (XD)            750 mL    $25.95   

30031    (XD)            750 mL    $34.95   

The AC Côtes du Frontonnais recently shortened its name to AC Fronton. Located north of Toulouse, it is considered one of the most dynamic regions in Southwest France. It is distinguished by the use of Negrette as its principal red grape. Negrette is a grape that Jancis Robinson describes as “more supple, perfumed, and flirtatious than that produced from the more famous south western black variety Tannat.” (Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd Edition, 2006). Château Bouissel adds a bit of Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Malbec here, creating a uniquely fruity, gamey, intense wine that is great for flavourful beef dishes.

693986    (XD)            750 mL    $13.95   

According to Robert Parker Jr., Domaine Maby is a winery that ‘never disappoints’. Their rosés are always anticipated because of their depth of flavour and beautiful balance of fruit and acid. Just say ‘Maby Baby’ and enjoy it as an aperitif or with fresh-caught trout or bass.

701318    (XD)            750 mL    $16.95   

Domaine Terres Blanche has been organic since 1970. Our Quality Assurance laboratory has determined that this wine contains 6 mg/L of free sulphur. Bright fruit flavours coupled with a citrus undertone truly refreshes the palate. This would make an excellent sipping wine on a hot day.

684993    (D)            750 mL    $15.95   

A blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, this is a very flavourful, dry rosé with flowers and raspberries dominating. Enjoy this vibrant wine with grilled pork, barbecued salmon or Mediterranean cuisine.

33613    (XD)            750 mL    $14.95   

This classic Mosel has lively slate, citrus, peach and lemon aromas and flavours that work together to create a harmonious wine. Enjoy with grilled chicken breast in a mushroom sauce.

596601    (MD)            750 mL    $13.95   

33423    (MD)            750 mL    $29.95