A few general purpose LOCAL WHITES
There is a lot of “˜shop local’ sentiment around this year so don’t be caught with a garage full of Chile. All the following are easy-drinking, crowd-pleasers. I suggest an open bottle of local Chard and Riesling in every fridge for the Holidays. Charmes Aligoté is a must for the “˜something different’ category. (And we love their new label.)
LOCAL WHITES
Pelee Island 08 Non Oaked Chardonnay, VQA Ontario 136044 $10.75
Inniskillin 08 ‘Varieteal Series’ Chardonnay, VQA Ontario 66266 $10.95
Hillebrand 08 “˜Artist Series’ Unoaked Chardonnay, VQA Niagara 833385 $10.95
Ch. des Charmes 08 Aligoté, VQA Niagara on the Lake 284950 $13.25
Jackson-Triggs 08 Sauvignon Blanc, VQA Niagara 58438 $13.75
Vineland Estates 07/08 Semi-dry Riesling, VQA Niagara 232033 $13.95
Cave Spring Cellars 07 Riesling, VQA Niagara 234583 $14.25
Billy,
I love Aligote – it’s interesting, delicious, and Chateau des Charmes makes a great Aligote. I think it’s one of Ontario’s hidden gems. Well maybe not hidden anymore since you featured it.