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GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 07 Chardonnay, Lake Erie North Shore; 07 Merlot Lake Erie North Shore; 07 Rosé Ontario. All $12.95

Billy's Best Bottles by Billy Munnelly

Published: September 10, 2008 8:56 p.m.

Last modified: September 10, 2008 9:09 p.m.

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Good local wines usually appears one at a time. No winery has wowed us with a line up of white, red and rosé that really deliver for the price. But this has changed with the launch of Colio’s GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT.

The first thing to know about this new brand is that the wine quality lives up to its creativity. This is one time to take the bait. Sup it up and date these girls.

The un-oaked Chardonnay is bright, fresh, fruity and is a perfect house white. Girls’ Merlot (also un-oaked) is light and juicy, and invites pizza, pasta and all everyday foods. The dry Rosé feels like a relative of both the white and red –- just as it should.

There is not a better trio of local wines to be had for the price.

What I also like about these wines is the genuine local personality. They’re moderate in richness and alcohol, with emphasis on bright flavours and refreshment. Totally unlike anything from Chile or Australia. The Girl's Night Out lineup make ideal house wines. Congrats to the folks at Colio for delivering fun and quality. All three wines are VQA –- the white and red are from Lake Erie North Shore.