WINES OF THE WEEK

Cave Spring Cellars Riesling 2016 Niagara Peninsula

$15.95 (LCBO# 234583)

This enticing white wine is made in a medium-dry style, which means there’s a sense of sweetness to its flavour profile. A delicious Riesling, it delivers citrusy aromas and flavours with bright acidity and a long, refreshing finish.

Cave Spring Cellars Gamay 2016 Niagara Escarpment, Niagara Peninsula

$16.95 (LCBO# 228569)

Sourced from Cave Spring Vineyard on the Beamsville Bench, this estategrown Gamay is soft and silky, with a ripe core of fruit with peppery notes. It’s a great summertime red wine as you can serve it slightly chilled to help beat the heat.

Malivoire Wine Co. Gamay 2016 Niagara Peninsula

$18.15 (Vintages# 591313)

Once again, Malvoire swept the Gamay category at the 2018 Ontario Wine Awards, proving they can be counted on to deliver a range of expressive Gamays. This entry-level label represents the best value and offers a core of juicy red fruit that always impresses.

Vineland Estates Winery Dry Riesling 2016

Niagara Peninsula

$14.95 (LCBO# 167551)

Lemon and lemon notes abound in this electric version of Niagara Riesling that continues to be Vineland’s best-known product. Expressive and pure, there’s terrific precision and persistence here.