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Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in Nova Scotia liquor stores (NSLC), the largest chain of wine stores in Nova Scotia. I also review wines, fruit wines and ciders sold directly from Nova Scotia wineries and cideries, along with other Canadian wine producers.

You can search my ratings to find great wines in all price points and styles. Bookmark this page as your wine shopping list.

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Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2027

Splendid Salad Wine

 

LCBO: 489112  Check Stock

BC: 207662  Check Stock

SAQ: 10826367  Check Stock

NSLC: 1005018

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2042

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 711663  14 in stock

BC: 185967  490 in stock

SAQ: 10828602  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007665

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$229.95

Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 14.4%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2032

Glorious Game Wine

 

LCBO: 715979  38 in stock

SAQ: 920777  Check Stock

NSLC: 1011773

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

California, United States

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2030

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 656561  35,172 in stock

BC: 313825  6,003 in stock

SAQ: 313825  Check Stock

ANBL: 313825  Check Stock

NSLC: 1003533

Conundrum Red 2021
Conundrum Red 2021

California, United States

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Medium Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2027

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 294298  7,166 in stock

BC: 21998  2,692 in stock

SAQ: 12095570  Check Stock

ANBL: 2183  Check Stock

NSLC: 1016082

90/100

$24.95

McManis Petite Sirah 2022
McManis Petite Sirah 2022

Lodi, California, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2030

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

 

LCBO: 15101  3,350 in stock

BC: 207803  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004259

89/100

$22.95

3 Rings Shiraz 2021
3 Rings Shiraz 2021

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Alcohol: 14.6%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2030

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 15495  4,234 in stock

BC: 197624  Check Stock

NSLC: 1019137

92/100

$17.95

Escudo Chardonnay 2022
Escudo Chardonnay 2022

Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 17617  1,873 in stock

BC: 746321  2,081 in stock

SAQ: 12380012  Check Stock

ANBL: 4082  Check Stock

NSLC: 1020544

Alberta: 761909

91/100

$19.95

Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2022
Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2022

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2026

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 918805  1,479 in stock

SAQ: 865279  Check Stock

NSLC: 1011519

94/100

$22.95

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Cabernet Merlot 2020
Henry of Pelham Speck Family Cabernet Merlot 2020

Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2031

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 616433  467 in stock

BC: 209265  Check Stock

SAQ: 283291  Check Stock

ANBL: 779376107025  Check Stock

NSLC: 1013141

92/100

$47.95

 

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