Few wines capture the spirit of summer quite like a Provençal rosé and this is a classic example. Made from Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault, it pours a delicate pale salmon pink with fresh flavours of watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and a minerally backbone, accented by a dash of red apple and ripe mango.
Medium-bodied and unoaked with gentle tannins, it delivers plenty of strawberry, raspberry, and ripe red cherry, with just the faintest hint of black pepper in the background.
If you enjoy a dry, just over medium bodied Chardonnay with nuanced oak spice, this Niagara white is worth seeking out. The fruit comes from Cave Spring’s estate vineyards on the Beamsville Bench, along with select Lincoln Lakeshore vineyards, earning it the VQA West Niagara designation.
Rich and full-bodied, it offers up black currant, blackberry, and black cherry, accented by cedar, sage, mint, and vanilla. Firm tannins give it plenty of structure, making it a natural partner for hearty barbecue fare.
Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2025 ★★★½+ (89) $19.95 (Vintages) This bright pink from Costières de Nîmes brings a little more intensity than your typical Provence rosé, making it an excellent partner for flavourful food. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault, it offers notes of tangerine, watermelon rind, cherry, and cranberry, with hints of cotton candy and a touch of stone…
Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Brut Prosecco 2024 ★★★½ (88) $19.95 (LCBO) Summer is just around the corner, and few things signal its arrival quite like a glass of Prosecco enjoyed on the patio. It is light to medium bodied, fruit-forward, and effortlessly approachable, Prosecco has a way of making any occasion feel a little more festive. This sparkling is bursting with flavours…
If you’re firing up the BBQ this long weekend, this great value Argentine Cab deserves a spot on your shopping list. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc…
Grillo is an indigenous Sicilian grape that used to be used almost exclusively in the blend to make the much more famous fortified wine, Marsala. However, it makes a very appealing dry white table wine as well.