Do you walk into the Wine Rack and head straight for the same old labels? Are you lured by the featured selections, or do you go in looking for something exotic to impress your friends? Whatever kind of wine lover you are, you have to admit that while there\u2019s nothing like that faithful cabernet, there\u2019s also nothing like invigorating your palate with something new that works perfectly with your dinner menu.<\/p>\n
The great news is that interesting vintages don\u2019t have to stretch your budget, nor do you have to travel the globe to find them (though there\u2019s probably no better place to enjoy a Soave Classico Superiore than in a gondola on the murky waters of a narrow Venetian canal). You can simply visit a reputable online wine retailer and sample vintages that add a little sparkle to bland weeknight fare. Here are some wines that you may not see featured at the LCBO, but are absolutely worth a try.<\/p>\n
Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n Arctic Fox Grand Cuvee<\/a>, Fox Creek Wines, McLaren Vale: It\u2019s well worth doing a little AUD\/CAD conversion math to enjoy this refreshing, crisp white bubbly; it will remind you of the all-too-brief Canadian summer with its bouquet of citrus blossom and salad leaf with nectarine and white peach. Enjoy a glass with cold seafood salad or grilled fish on the Barbie, and feel transported down under.<\/p>\n Northern Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n 2015 Kaufmann Reisling<\/a>, Hans Lang, Rheingau, Germany. So much for Northern Europe being too cold, wet and gloomy to support a vineyard. The Germans are good at everything, so it follows they would also be able to tease fruity, well balanced wines from cold, unforgiving terrain. This classic dry Riesling has pear, floral and mineral aromas and is ideal paired with fish, poultry and veal, yet hearty enough to stand up to pork, game meats and lamb.<\/p>\n