Inniskillin Tenacity Red – LCBO 264788 – $13.95 – Inniskillin has thrown their hat into the ring of a long list of wineries releasing “budget” blends. My favorite part of this trend however is seeing different grape combinations that you don’t normally see (a traditional Bordeaux blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot). This wine is a blend of Cab-Franc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The only thing that you really need to be aware of to properly enjoy this wine is that you MUST decant it. One problem with Pinot Noir in Ontario is there is an earthiness with this grape that without decanting can make the wine taste like dirt … Open this bottle and set it aside for 30-45 minutes then enjoy flavors of Plum and Ripe Cherry.
Family Tree White – VINTAGES 251116 – $17.95 – This is an excellent vintages pick for a special occasion, or if you simply want to treat yourself. This wine has crisp citrus flavours with a slightly creamy finish on it. The aroma on this wine is floral in nature but the taste is a more subdued with nice acidity to make this easy to pair with food.
