Long Flat Semillon Sauvignon 2008 (New South Wales)
$10.95 (LCBO #183715)
Straw coloured with a nose of pear, cut grass and a waxy-floral note; medium-bodied, with fresh, lively citrus and pear flavours. Nicely balanced and very good value **** (87)
Food match: blackened scallops; trout in almonds

Arniston Bay Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2009 (South Africa)
$8.95 (LCBO #129650)
Light straw colour with green highlights; a bouquet of quince and green pineapple; full on the palate and flavourful for the price. Finishes crisply dry. ***½ (86)
Food match: runny Brie; shrimp salad

Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Merlot 2006 (Ontario)
$26.95 (Vintages #117580, at the winery or at www.winerytohome.com)
A very satisfying Bordeaux blend. Deep ruby in colour with a bouquet of cedar, red berries with a whiff of spicy oak. Medium-bodied, elegant and seamless on the palate, dry, claret-like. ***** (91)
Food match: rack of lamb; aged cheddar