C 8 · The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y A u g u s t 6, 2003 Cottage or home... now delivering throughout Ontario WINE CONNECTION OPTION 3 CELLAR ESSENTIALS As shown or available in packages of all red wine or all white wine TM . . . taking the guesswork out of buying wine REDS Kacaba 2000 Cabernet '18.95 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. WHITES Crown Bench 2000 Reserve Chardonnay `29.95 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 w orth the investment. Food match: lobster or crab in drawn butter. 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. Stoney Ridge 2002 Sauvignon Blanc '14.95 ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM NIAGARA! Loaded with tropical fruit and gooseberry characteristics, with tangy acidi ty that leaves you craving your next sip. Battered fried freshwater fish dishes are a match. OPTION CRITIC'S PICKS REDS Cave Spring Cellars 2000 Pinot Noir 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. As shown or available in packages of all red wine *79.70 or all white wine *69.70 MIXED CASE AS SHOWN *15.95 Cilento Wines 2000 Cabernet Franc Reserve Score: 86/100 *12.95 FRANC-LY, THIS ONE HAS BIG 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. Henry of Pelham 2001 Mosaic Gamay/Zweigelt Score: 85/100 `10.95 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. WHITES Angels Gate 2002 Vidal Score: 85, Bronze Medal Winner HAND-HARVESTED, THE BEST OF ITS TYPE You might recognize Vidal as Ontario's first choice for icewme, but this excellent dry version offers similar stylings to Sauvignon Blanc. A lovely match for trout with lemon and capers. '11.95 Henry of Pelham 2002 Riesling Score: 86+ /100 `10.95 ZINGY LEMON-UME 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. Strewn 2002 Sauvignon Blanc '11.95 OPTION |7f HOUSE WINES Available in packages of six red wines or six white wines or mixed red & white. 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. ·$ 59TM 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 Meet the experts GORDON ST IM M E LL WINE CRITIC, TORONTO STAR The success of the Wine Connection program has provided me with great satisfaction in knowing that we have helped readers leani about and discover some remarkably good wines." What do bright sunny skies, fresh flowers and the Nora Jones album all have in common? You guessed it, they're all welcorde additions to nearly every occasion. 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