Rabl Kittmansberg Grüner Veltliner 2011
Rating: NNN
Why: I’ve rarely met a grüner that I didn’t like, and this wine didn’t let me down. Melon and mineral mingle with bright citrus and floral aromas, and suddenly winter is far, far away.
Price: 750 ml/$14.95
Availability: Vintages 346007
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Rating: NNNN
Why: Most of us are familiar with this well-loved Kiwi white – you’ve seen the billboards, it’s basically a celebrity. The 2013 vintage, the best in years, is all passion fruit and gooseberry, with spring shoots pushing through bright acidity.
Price: 750 ml/$19.95
Availability: LCBO 35386
Flat Rock Cellars Twisted 2012
Rating: NNNN
Why: Running the gamut of fruit, floral and mineral, this local blend of Riesling, Gewürtztraminer and Chardonnay doesn’t have a boring drop in its bottle.
Price: 750 ml/$16.95
Availability: Vintages 1578
