We have so many new products arriving in the store every week but this past week was interesting to notice that the shift in weather (sigh) extends to the wines I have bought. I know that many people have gone off of Chardonnay in the last few years and while I personally don't drink Chardonnays on a regular basis I do reserve a special place in my heart for them. This is the perfect wine to pair with the Fall harvest (corn, squash, tomatoes and mushrooms).

For just $21.15 the Boschendal Chardonnay from the Western Cape of South Africa is amazing value. Lush, ripe fruit with a creamy texture and just the right amount of vanilla oak this wine should be on your table at least once this season.

If you have a special occasion or just feel like splurging a bit (my birthday is coming up!) the Rombauer Chardonnay from California's Carneros AVA is worth every penny of it's $56.85 price tag. It is a deep golden colour with tons of ripe apple and tropical fruit. The creamy texture is like velvet and just glides across your palate finishing with lovely warm spice notes that go on and on. Great Chardonnay should make you think of soft blankets, a warm fireplace and that someone you want to share it with. This is it.