WINE PICKS OF THE WEEK

Blue Mountain Pinot Gris 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Price $21 | Score 87/100 UPC: 626452201132

Availability: Winery direct, private wine shops The latest Gris from Blue Mountain opens with floral, grapefruit, spicy and pear aromas that preview a fresh, juicy, slightly austere palate. Young and reserved, it will benefit from some bottle age. Domaine du Grand Cros Rosé 2014, Côtes de Provence, France Price $19.99 | Score 89/100 UPC: 3760003794012 Pale salmon colour with a delightful peppery, cherry/red apple nose with floral, citrus notes. A fun summer sipper that works with food without that sweet and sour flavour pendulum. Well balanced. Don’t let the drab package put you off; this is a very appealing wine. Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Costa, Chile Price $16.29 | Score 89/100 UPC: 7804304001120 This wine improves every year. Just a hint of wine is fermented in wood but all of it is aged on its lees, adding complexity and depth to its electric fruit. Goat cheese, tomatoes, corn, fish chicken fit the bill. Stoneboat Vineyards Pinot Gris 2013, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Price $19 | Score 88/100 UPC: 626990058991

Availability: Winery direct, private wine shops Fresh, juicy, creamy palate with light lemon, honey, pear, green apple and grapefruit flavours with a touch of slate. A wonderful food-style Pinot Gris with fine intensity and balance. Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California Price $28.29 | Score 90/100 UPC: 752183274029 Black berry, tobacco, vanilla and coffee flavours. Good concentration with some light tannins that should smooth out over the next few years. Excellent quality and value.