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BC Liquor Store Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in BC Liquor Stores (BCLDB), the largest chain of wine stores in British Columbia. I also review wines sold directly from BC wineries and other Canadian wine producers, as well as wines in BC VQA Stores as well as other private BC liquor stores.

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Château Joinin 2023
Château Joinin 2023

Bordeaux A.O.C., France

Alcohol: 13.8%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2033

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LCBO: 527853  8,974 in stock

BC: 738278  Check Stock

Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Maipo Valley, Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2028

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LCBO: 13434  4,526 in stock

BC: 746321  2,465 in stock

SAQ: 12380012  Check Stock

ANBL: 4082  Check Stock

NSLC: 1020544

Alberta: 761909

Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.4%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 465880  7,148 in stock

BC: 838383  12 in stock

SAQ: 11459861  Check Stock

NSLC: 1008315

Alberta: 766872

Sacred Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Sacred Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

Splendid Salad Wine

 

LCBO: 489112  7,046 in stock

BC: 207662  12 in stock

SAQ: 10826367  Check Stock

NSLC: 1005018

Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Estate Grown Malbec 2022
Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Estate Grown Malbec 2022

Agrelo, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 375444  5,697 in stock

BC: 770925  7,145 in stock

Croft 2012
Croft 2012

Douro D.O.P., Portugal

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Dry  375 ml  Drink: 2026‐2040

Venerated Vegetarian Wine

 

LCBO: 47037  208 in stock

BC: 775007  Check Stock

SAQ: 12569157  Check Stock

ANBL: 812826  Check Stock

NSLC: 834630000273

Alberta: 766481

Opimian Wine: 6702

The Organized Crime Break-In Pinot Noir 2022
The Organized Crime Break-In Pinot Noir 2022

Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 12.6%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

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LCBO: 396267  460 in stock

BC: 214098  38 in stock

Cecchi Riserva Di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2020
Cecchi Riserva Di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2020

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 14200  2,936 in stock

BC: 157586  Check Stock

SAQ: 10844418  Check Stock

Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2022
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2022

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

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

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

 

LCBO: 23325  3,607 in stock

BC: 357665  24 in stock

SAQ: 13460647  Check Stock

Tenuta San Leonardo 2022
Tenuta San Leonardo 2022

Alto Adige-Trentino I.G.T., Italy

Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2028

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 39900  216 in stock

BC: 433573  1 in stock

 

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