Who woulda thought that a winery located in St. Thomas, Ontario, established in 1971, could make such a beauty of a Chardonnay. These 10-20 year old vines delivered fruit that was then aged 13 months in 60% new 100% French barrels … the result is smoky vanilla, grilled peach, with a hint of butterscotch all with a nice weight on the palate. For this kind of quality you’d expect this to be in the high 20’s price-wise, which is why you should hang on to your glass when I tell you it’s a mere 13.50 – can you say “buy by the case” … I knew you could. Price: $13.50 – Rating: ****