This refined, well-structured Chardonnay boasts green apple and lemon characteristics, attractive floral notes and flinty mineral backbone. A lovely sipper, or pair with rich seafood dishes.

Wine Spectator awarded this demi-sec 100% Chenin Blanc 90 points, exalting its "off-dry feel, with quince and fig notes" and "pistachio pastry, candied ginger and mineral notes on the finish".(May 31, 2007) Try it with hard cheeses, seafood or roast quail.

Critic John Schreiner awarded this full Bordeaux-style blend 90 points, describing it as a "lush, full-bodied wine" and "rich with flavours of black currants, blackberries, chocolate, cedar and spice". (www.wine.appellationamerica.com, May 26, 2007)

This full-blown, flavourful Zin delivers all the magnitude its name implies. Juicy blackberry fruit combines with mouth-filling chocolate, caramel and spice, culminating in a bold finish. Match it to barbecued beef ribs or even dark chocolate.

This elegant Merlot received 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, who praised its "great structure and architecture. The cherry, berry, orange and herb tea flavors have an edge of dried herbs and tobacco." (Feb. 1, 2008)

Though designed to be ready-to-drink as the name suggests, this jammy, oaky Cab can also reward 3-4 years in the cellar. If you're eager to enjoy its ripe black cherry and cassis flavours tonight, it will pair deliciously with barbecued red meats.

Impress the guests at your next big patio party. Josh Raynolds awarded this Zin 89-90 points, admiring its "bright red and dark berry aromas, along with an exotic hint of blood orange". (International Wine Cellar, May/June 2007)

The Wine Advocate's Jay Miller awarded this Shiraz a score of 91, calling it "[i]ntense, mouth-filling and structured" with "an expressive bouquet of pain grille, pepper, pencil lead, bacon, and blueberry." (www.erobertparker.com, Oct. 2007)

This big, bold Shiraz was awarded 93 points by The Wine Advocate's Jay Miller, who hailed its "enticing nose of mineral, truffle, roasted meat, blackberry, and blueberry compote". (www.erobertparker.com, Oct. 2007)

The Wine Advocate's Neal Martin scored this heavenly Pinot 90 points, extolling its "superb delineation: black cherries, talcum, plum and a touch of violets" and calling it "very well-balanced with very good acidity". (www.erobertparker.com, April 2008)

Wine Enthusiast favoured this wine with a score of 91, impressed by its "robust but smooth black cherry and dark plum aromas" and "ripe berry fruit, tobacco, toast and a long finish". (Nov. 1, 2007)

This is the half bottle of one of our most popular red wines in VINTAGES Essentials Collection (365924, $17.95). This fruity and vivacious red can be savoured, lightly chilled, with vegetarian dishes or grilled salmon.

From the sun-kissed south of France comes this crisp and refreshing rosé. With juicy cherry and a touch of spice on the finish, it makes a lively sipper to enjoy al fresco or pair it with lighter seafood dishes.