A lovely blend, from Alsace, of Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat and Sylvaner. To be honest I have not tried the 2008 but have had both the 2004 & 2006 and find this to be fairly consistant vintage to vintage because it is a blend. 2008 had great reviews so once again it is likely really good value for money.
Hugel et Fils - Hugel Gentil (MD) 2008 - $15.95
Links to the 2008 tasting notes:
http://www.hugel.com/en/desc.php?N=220
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=367284
I attended Taste Ontario again this year and here is the first in a series of recommendations for great values!
Beautiful Bordeaux style blend - fine tannins, ripe blackcurrant, leather, hint of white pepper.
Coyote's Run Estate - Meritage 2007 (XD) - $24.95
http://coyotesrunwinery.com/wines.html
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=42820
Very pleasant - aroma of rasperries, complex layers of flavour - sour cherries, (pink grapefruit?) Nice streak of acidity to balance the sweetness.
Cattail Creek - Late Harvest Meritage 2008 (MS) - $30.00
http://www.cattailcreek.ca/current.html
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