VERSATILE LIGHT WINES to enjoy before or during a meal

Chardonnay (Unoaked)

 (Shar - don - ay) Popular for good reason. It's easy drinking, crisp, fruity and very refreshing. Match with summer pastas and grilled chicken.

Sauvignon Blanc

 (So - vee - gnah - blanh) A fresh, and lively white with tastes of tropical fruit. Terrific with vegetarian fare, pasta, chicken or fish.

Riesling (Dry)

 (Reez - ling) A crisp, refreshing and fruity white for sipping or pairing with favourite sea foods

FULLER BODIED WINES to enjoy more with meals

Gewürztraminer

 (gah - vurts - trah- meener) Offset the heat of curries or spicy asian dishes with this rich, fruit flavoured white wine.

Riesling (semi-dry)

 (reez - ling) With its hint of sweetness, this lovely, easy drinking white harmonizes well with spicy dishes.

Gamay Noir

 (gam - ay - nwahr) A light bodied, dry and fruity red that's a great "transitional" wine for moving from whites to reds. Enjoy with cheeses, pastas and chicken.

Pinot Noir

 (Pea - no - Nwahr) A medium bodied, smooth red whose succulent berry flavours enhance red meat dishes and hard cheeses.

Baco Noir

 (Bocko - Nwahr) An intense red with smoky, plum flavours that complements beef dishes, red pastas and curry.

Chardonnay (Oaked)

 (shar - don - ay) Aging in oak barrels creates a deeply flavoured white that marries well with cream sauces, meat dishes and soft cheeses.

FULLEST BODIED WINES for special occasions and after dinner sipping

Cabernet Sauvignon

 (Ca - burn - ay - So - vee - gnah) An elegant, richly flavoured red wine that is superb with meat dishes and hard cheeses and for relaxing into the evening.

Merlot

 (Mair - lo) A smooth, easy drinking red that's delicious with red meats, tomato pastas and hard cheeses and lovely for rounding out the evening after a meal.

SUCCULENT DESSERT WINES to complete a great meal

Icewine

 Often described as "liquid gold" this aromatic, sweet and silky smooth dessert wine is created from grapes that have naturally frozen on the vine. A rare and special treat to appreciate by itself or with less-sweet desserts.

Late Harvest Wines

  Lighter bodied than Icewine, these sumptuously sweet wines are wonderful for sipping or enjoying with a fresh fruit dessert.