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Trendy vintage wines

Inniskillin 2007 Reserve Series Cabernet Franc

Another delicious 2007 vintaged wine hits the Ontario market and sees the inside of the LCBO. This time it’s from one of Ontario’s pioneering wineries, showing everyone they’ve still got the chops. There is some nice vanilla oak, plum and cherry on the nose. On the palate it tastes sweet (with red fruit flavours, not sugar) and finishes smooth with cherry and a late replay of medium chocolate – and there’s nothing wrong with that. Price: $16.95

Available at: LCBO, through Vintages

Malivoire 2008 Chardonnay

The Malivoire Chardonnay has been put into the Vintages Essentials collection, which means it should be available at Vintages all the time, of course vintage dates change without notice. I found the 2008 Chardonnay to be quite lovely with soft, supple fruit and easy-on-the-oak treatment Muted pear, peach and apple notes dominate with a nice bit of acidity to tie it all together. Price: $19.95

Available at:  LCBO, through Vintages

Chateau des Charmes 2006 Vidal Icewine

With smells of apple, peach and honey, and a palate to match, this is an excellent example of how Vidal Icewine should be made. Factor in the lengthy finish that sticks around in the mouth long after you swallow, and you’ve got yourself the perfect dessert wine. Price: $25.95 / 200ml

Available at:  LCBO, through Vintages

Michael Pinkus is the Grape Guy for the OntarioWineReview, a website that shines a spotlight on Ontario wines. Outside of being the Grape Guy, Pinkus dedicates himself to the world of wine. Among his many services, he gives lectures, hosts wine-tasting parties, judges and teaches at Ryerson.

Reviews previously published at www.ontariowinereview.com.