I went shopping at the Hamilton Farmer's Market to pick up some fish for dinner, and after shopping stopped off at the usually dismal Jackson Square LCBO to see if they had anything that i could drink with my fish. Turn out that there is an inventory clearance at that store and that a number of interesting Ontario wines were all 20% off. Great!
I bought few things that are always good, and the 2007 Peninsula Ridge Sauvignon Blanc which I have not tried before.
Before you drink this wine keep the following in mind:
This is a Sauvignon Blanc from Ontario, not New Zealand, the Loire or California.
What does this mean? Expect a crisp wine, with a subtle flavour profile with minerality and good acidity.
Do not expect: big, bold, grassy, herbacous flavours and a strong personality.
Why this wine is a good buy: It's well made, has nice fruit, and as it's a subtle wine it will highlight the food that it's paired with. It made a very nice pairing with grilled Grunt, grilled Yukon Gold potatoes with olive oil, thyme and sea salt, and steamed asparagus.
Would I buy this wine again? at $11, I would; at $14.95, maybe not.
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