May 2-4 Pours
5 wines for the long weekendcanada
(May.14.09)
Perfect pairings for our first official barbecue of the season.
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2007 Maison Jeanjean Syrah Rose, France ($10.45)
Dry on the palate and perfectly refreshing with cherry and strawberry fruit notes, this vino comfortably suits any occasion (like a pair of custom jeans). Match with grilled vegetables, summer pasta salads and sunshine. Serve well chilled. –Angela Aiello
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2007 Flat Rock Cellars Estate Pinot Noir, VQA Ontario ($20.15)*
A beautiful, must-have wine for any pinot enthusiast, it’s light to medium in body but well balanced in both fruit and earthy flavours. Easy drinking and great to share, match with pork tenderloin and light pasta dishes. –AA
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2007 Vineland Estates Dry Riesling, VQA Ontario ($13.95)*
Enjoy this crisp, clean and refreshing Riesling with friends on the patio. Featuring hints of grapefruit and citrus, this is a classic cool climate Riesling made for pairing. Its acidity and pear finish make it an ideal match for anything from the grill or as an aperitif wine. –AA
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2007 Daniel Lenko Chardonngay, VQA Ontario ($19.95)
This unoaked chardonnay is a fresh, fruit forward wine with pleasant tropical and citrus flavours and a touch of sweet wine gum flavour on the finish. Flamboyant and fruity, Chardonngay is perfect for a summer day. –Paxton Allewell
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2008 Malivoire Ladybug Rosé, VQA Ontario ($15.95)*
Malivoire recently launched a new-look label, but the winery still has the same high quality, organic product inside. This rose is dry, sophisticated and berrylicious. Start drinking now; it’s perfect for the patio. –PA
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Please note prices may vary. All wines available at your local wine store or direct from the winery. (*Available at www.iYellowWineStore.com.)
Angela Aiello and Paxton Allewell's wine column can be read every Thursday on www.sweethome.ca/wine. They are wine specialists and the founders of the acclaimed iYellow Wine Club based in Toronto. For more info, check out their bio.