12 Canadian value wines

High-scoring Canadian wines that offer great value for price

Vineyard in the Niagara region

Photo: Sean Ganann

  • Hester Creek 2010 Pinot Gris
  • Rosewood 2008 Mead Royale
  • Rosewood 2010 Natalie's Riesling Süssreserve
  • Peller Estates Okanagan 2009 Private Reserve Merlot
  • Tawse 2009 Sketches of Niagara Chardonnay
  • Pentâge 2010 Gamay Noir
  • Road 13 2010 Home Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc
  • Jackson-Triggs Niagara 2006 Entourage Silver Series Méthode Classique Brut
  • Inniskillin 2009 Winemaker’s Series Three Vineyards Pinot Noir
  • Mission Hill 2009 Reserve Shiraz
  • Red Rooster 2010 Chardonnay
  • Gray Monk 2010 Gewürztraminer
Hester Creek 2010 Pinot Gris
88Points

Slightly muddled apple fruits, paraffin and apple peel, with a mild, leafy, herbal aroma. Clean and consistent on the palate, with a slightly oily texture, lifted floral and fruit characters. No development on the palate, but a pleasing wine, overall. This wine won a silver medal at the Wine Access 2011 Canadian Wine Awards.