prescribed dose: top 5 summer wines
Raise a glass to toast...the five whites we love the most.
1. Serve cedar planked salmon with Wolf
Blass Bilyara Reserve Chardonnay 2005,
whose stone fruit aromas and
cashew nut tones are subtle and soft giving
way to a long finish. Its lightweight
2. Perfect for a picnic in the park, the medium bodied Lindemans Bin 95 Sauvignon Blanc 2006 offers great value and delicious flavour. So when he whisks you away to a private patch, offer to bring the wine. $11.99
3. If you’re pinching pennies for a fall trip to Europe, your palate needn’t suffer. Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay is an exceptional and affordable Australian wine that will keep you quenched and happy. $14.99
4. For a stylish and sophisticated wine (to match your outfit, of course) opt for the Rosemount Traminer Riesling 2006. Sourced from premium regions in southeast Australia, this fruit-forward sipper is a delight, right down to the last drop. $12.07
5. While you dish to the girls about your summer fling, open a bottle of the light and fresh Beringer White Zinfandel. From California vines, it highlights fresh red berry, citrus and melon with hints of nutmeg and clove. It’s a youthful sipper—just like you. $9.99
All wines available at BC Liquor Stores, www.bcliquorstores.com/en