Cusumano Syrah 2009 (Sicily)
$9.95 (LCBO #145490)
One of the best value reds at the LCBO. Purple-ruby colour showing a floral, blackberry nose with a touch of leather; full-bodied, fruity with a rich chocolate note and ripe tannins on the finish. **** (88)
Food match: BBQ meats, fresh parmesan

Luca Chardonnay 2008 (Mendoza, Argentina)
$28.95 (Vintages #167338)
Great quality and well worth its price. Straw colour with a high toned nose of vanilla oak and apple; a full throttle chardonnay with flavours of pineapple and toasty oak; fleshy and flavourful with great length. ***** (90)
Food match: grilled salmon; lobster

Broadbent Rainwater Medium-Dry Madeira (Madeira)
$17.95 (Vintages #943258)
A well-priced Madeira. Deep copper colour with a sweet, nutty nose; full on the palate with flavours of cashew nuts and dried fig carried on lively acidity. ****½ (89)
Food match: lemon cake; toasted almonds