2011 Stoney Ridge Pinot Noir – LCBO 156125 – $13.95 – This is easily the best Ontario Pinot Noir for the price. Most cheaper Ontario Pinot Noirs are loaded with heavy earth flavours that can make them difficult to approach. This wine is fruit forward and very (VERY) easy drinking. The finish is nice and smooth and soft on the palette. If I had been blindfolded I would have guessed this wine was priced much higher as well.
2011 Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay – Vintages 172338 – $21.95 – This wine has a lot of depth in flavour. There is lots of fruit flavours subtle citrus and pineapple with a nice creamy texture and toasty oak. This wine is great and balanced and the Triomphe line from Southbrook continues to well out-perform it’s price point. Trust me … this wine drinks better than many Chardonnay’s priced much much higher. Ideal pairings for this would be a nice roasted chicken.
