LCBO Go Local: Ontario QPR Wines

If you live in Ontario you have seen the ads encouraging people to drink local wine. This is a good step forward on the LCBO's part since Ontario is one of the few regions of the world where the local wines do not dominate the market. We, instead are importers and that is marvellous because we get incredible exposure to so many of the world's wonderful wines, but it also means that many Ontarians don't focus on trying the great wines in our own backyard. I have heard lots of excuses as to why (which I won't drone on about here) but one of the common themes is that we do not make affordable, quality wines, but if that was ever true, it certainly has changed, as proven below...

Lailey Unoaked Chardonnay - 2010, Niagara Peninsula - $16.00

Vibrant nose of elderflower, green apple and pear that come through on palate. Pleasing clean, mineral finish.

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http://www.laileyvineyard.com/wines.php

Sandbanks Estate Winery - Riesling - 2009, Prince Edward County - $14.95

Honeysuckle, peach and mineral on the nose. Beautiful lemon - lime, honeyed finish. Off dry.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=139022

Sandbanks Estate Winery - Shoreline White - 2010, Prince Edward County - $13.95

Enticing perfumed nose with lemon zest apple and pear, white flower. Pleasing, palate with slightly spicy finish

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=177477

http://www.sandbankswinery.com/?page_id=32

Vintage Ink - Mark of Passion - Merlot/Cabernet - 2009, Niagara-On-The Lake - $17.95
Spicy, black cherry, blackberry. Palate follows through but with hint of mocha and chocolate.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=250209

Pelee Island Winery -  Vinedresser Cabernet Sauvignon - 2008, Pelee Island - $16.35

Plum, black fruit, cherry and wood smoke on the nose. Spicy fruit on palate. Youthful tannins.

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=530576

http://www.peleeisland.com/winestore/winestore.php?type=red