As the regular 2012 reds begin their arrival excitement begins to mount for, what could be, some of the best reds Ontario has ever offered … of course that statement must have a caveat: as long as your winemaker knows what he’s doing. Dave Sheppard’s been doing wine in Ontario for 30+ years so he’s got plenty of experience under his belt, and for this 2012 he’s done a great job of melding the fruit and tannins together with vanilla, smoky and cinnamon notes – there’s lots f delicious layers and texture to this wine. A great value red and widely available. Price: $16.95 – Rating: ****+