Wines of the Week

This week Kyle and I went home to Niagara for a few days, and came across a few gems that I'd buy a case or two of...

Peller Estates Chardonnay Sur Lie (2004)
Fantastic news! The wine shop at Zehr's Pen Centre is now carrying a bottle that I was told was sold out! For us toronto-ites we probably won't be able to find it here but it's worth picking up a case when we find it! Frankly, this vintage and the Signature Series are the only Peller wines worth drinking. Watch out for the important "VQA" label...they sneak some crappy, un-rated vintages into the liquor store. (Jackson Triggs is notorious for that). Also try:

• Peller Estates Signature Series Chardonnay and Merlot

Cave Springs Cabernet Franc Estate
For 12$ a glass at Inn on the Twenty, this better be worth it! It was, and after a "cheap" dinner of a cheese plate ($24 for the Grand Tour) and "some wine" ($120 in glasses and 1/2 litres) we determined it to be one of the better Niagara Reds!
Mind you, it's incredibly cheaper at the Cave Springs Wine Shop (Jordan Station). There are some Cave Springs available at the LCBO that are worth trying. Stay away from the Pinot unless you enjoy drinking grape flavoured vinegar water.

• Cave Springs Cabernet Merlot Blend