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20 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday A ugust 8, 2003 Cottage or home... now delivering throughout Ontario WINE CONNECTION . . . taking the guesswork out of buying wine O P T IO N Q ] CELLAR ESSENTIALS As shown or available m packages of aH red wine or a l white wine MIXED CASE AS SHOWN TM a v a ili 0! O P T IO N *18.95 CRITIC'S PICKS REDS Kacaba 2000 Cabernet INTENSE AND POWERFUL RED WITH ABUNDANT FRUIT CHARACTER A terrific high power fusion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. A sizzler with pan seared pepper steak. As shown or available in packages of a l red wine *79J0 or a l white wine *69.70 MIXED CASE AS SHOWN 80 Thomas & Vaughan 2000 Meritage *25.95 ANOTHER GOLD MEDAL WINNER FROM THE ONTARIO WINE AWARDS! An artful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that won top honours for the husband/wife team of Tom Kocsis and Barbara Vaughan. Roll out the prime rib roast. WHITES Crown Bench 2000 Reserve Chardonnay *29.9S FULL-BLOWN BURGUNDY STYLE CHARDONNAY Powerful, rich chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch and hazelnuts, along with toasty oak and a long finish. Rivals great white Burgundy, well worth the Investment. Food match: lobster or crab in drawn butter. Stoney Ridge 2002 Sauvignon Blanc ` 14.95 ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM NIAGARA! Loaded with tropical fruit and gooseberry characteristics, with tangy acidity that leaves you craving your next sip. Battered fried freshwater fish dishes are a match. REDS Cave Spring Cellars 2000 Pinot Noir *15.95 WHITES Angels Gate 2002 Vidal *11.95 Score: 85, Bronze Medal Winner HAND-HARVESTED, THE BEST OF ITS TYPE You might recognize Vidal as Ontario's first choice for icewine, but this excellent dry version offers similar stylings to Sauvignon Blanc. A lovely match for trout with lemon and capers. O P T IO N 0 H O U S E W IN E S Available in packages of six red wines or six white * wines or mixed red & white. What do bright sunny skies, fresh flowers and the Nora Jones album all have in common? You guessed it, they're all welcome additions to nearly every occasion. This is exactly what you want in a good House wine - regardless of what you're doing or what you're eating, these wines are sure to please. *59! 70 Score: 88/100 PERFECT PINOT NOIR THAT WILL AGE BEAUTIFULLY Winemaker Angelo Pavan has crafted an elegant Pinot Noir, ripe with black fruits and gentle tannins, yet with structure to age another three years. Roast duck is an ideal match. Our critics have selected our two new house wines from Chateau des Charmes as being the best of their type for under $10. The red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and the white is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris Henry of Pelham 2002 Riesling '18.9S Score: 8 6 + /100 ZINGY LEMON-LIME IN A TOP-NOTCH RIESLING Henry of Pelham is well recognized as one of the Niagara region's quality pioneers. Crisp, dry and refreshing, excellent on a hot summer's day. Cilento Wines 2000 Cabernet Franc Reserve *12.95 Score: 86/100 FRANC-LY, THIS ONE HAS 8IG APPEAL Smooth vanilla overlays the jammy blackberry fruit in this classic example of one of Ontario's signature red grape varieties. Perfect with smoked roast pork. REDS 2000 Cabernet W IN E C O N N E C T IO N WHITES *9.95 w tn e c o n n e c tio n A smooth blend which exhibits a bouquet of cherries and a hint of oak. 2000 Chardonnay/Pinot Gris *9.95 An easy-sipping dry white wine with a hint of pear and butterscotch on the nose. Strewn 2002 Sauvignon Blanc *11.95 Score: 86+/100 GREAT NEW ZEALAND STYLE SAUVIGNON FROM STREWN Classic Sauvignon with aromas of gooseberries and a hint of pineapple. So refreshing, it won't last long in the summer heat. Sip with summer salads or fish dishes. Henry of Pelham 2001 Mosaic Gamay/Zweigelt * 10.95 Score: 85/100 FANTASTIC BARBECUE WINE AT A GREAT PRICE! Plentiful blueberry and raspberry fruit aromas suffuse this tasty red, a terrific companion for the chargrilled pleasures of a BBQ. f / 'i y Order wine online starting Friday August 8 Call Centre opens Saturday August 9 at 8 am O rd e r online WWW.METROLANDWINECONNECTION.COM or ca.. WIN! A TOP OF THE LINE DUCANE YOU COULD Meet the experts GORDON STIMMELL WINE CRITIC. TORONTO STAR 1- 8 6 6 - 2 7 9 -8 8 8 0 BETWEEN 8AM 8PM W hile quantities last · Bottles not sold separately DAN KISLENKO GREAT VALUE #A delivery charge of *6.** for the first case + only *1.** for oach additional case at tlma of ordering. Delivery now availablo In Northom Ontario for *9.N for the first caso. OFFER ENDS THURS., AUGUST 14 D rink responsibly WINE CRITIC. THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR The perfect Summer companion ENTER TO WIN A FABULOUS DUCANE* 7200R BBQ, w ith a retail value m ore than s2500. 3 BBQs available to be won in Ontario. No purchase necessary. See our web site fo r rules and com plete details. n»s nsr i m