As the American vote count dragged on the other week, I looked forward to a series of relaxing dinners with some affordable and tasty wines. My wife, Leah is a talented cook, especially when she makes salmon cakes. Made from pink salmon with fresh dill, grilled pimentos, and panko crumbs, they had salt, fresh herbs, crunch, and plenty of flavour.

I chose a bottle of 2018 Nicosia Grillo ($19.90) from Sicily, an organic vegan wine. This white is made from the Grillo grape and according to Wine Folly, “Think of Grillo as a fuller, funky alternative to Pinot Gris. With that slight herbal note and bright acidity, all seafood, vegetable dishes and pastas will do.” As we were also having macaroni and cheese with broccoli and carrots, I was pleased with my choice.