Three wines that are released at Vintages outlets on Saturday, January 23rd:

Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay 2007 (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario)
$21.95 (Vintages #117572)
A fine Ontario Chardonnay. Straw coloured with an intense nose of lychee, tropical fruit and toasty oak; full-bodied, well structured, fleshy but elegant with caramel and citrus flavours and a nutty finish. ***** (90)
Food match: boiled lobster; grilled quail

Gemtree Vineyards Tadpole Shiraz 2008 (McLaren Vale, South Australia)
$16.95 (Vintages #142034)
Dense purple-black colour with a bouquet of blackberries and a medicinal note; full-bodied, sweet fruit with lively acidity; clean and fruity on the palate with a clovey oak finish. Great value. ***** (90)
Food match: pepper steak; lamb casserole

Lake Valence Oak Aged Chardonnay 2007 (Hungary)
$10.95 (Vintages #145243)
A real surprise. Medium straw in colour with a minerally, toasty, apple nose; medium-bodied, dry orange and green apple flavours; well made, clean with good length. Great value. **** (88)
Food match: roast chicken; pasta in cream sauce