2012 was kind to many Ontario wineries, weather-wise, and Ontario wineries passed the favour on by giving Ontario wine fans some pretty exciting wines, like this Southbrook Triomphe number. The nose has the pure allure of cassis, chocolate, raspberry and damson plum – but the palate is the hook with super concentrated, rich, almost jammy flavours that follow through from the nose. Those who follow Ontario wine religiously will have trouble believing this is from here – but in the summer of 2012 it was hard to believe you were in Ontario … the finish on this wine has a touch of herbal, but what really shows through is that staying power which is truly brilliant. This might be sold out before you know it. Price: $22.95 - Rating: **** ½