You can access the 122 wines that I reviewed for July 9 as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. You can also see my wine reviews for June 25. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. These are just some of the benefits of supporting out wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted online a day […]
Author: Natalie MacLean
Ontario Wines in Upcoming Vintages Releases
In response to our latest readership survey, we’re posting early reviews of wines coming out in the LCBO this fall. You’ll find tasting notes and scores for Ontario wines coming out in the next Vintages Releases below. You’ll find all wines here. To find a wine quickly, click on the “CRTL” and “F” buttons on your keyboard, then search by a simple keyword in the open blank that appears. One unique word is often best, for example: Pelham Please note that prices are subject to change and will be updated when the LCBO publishes its final prices for each release. […]
New World Wines in Upcoming Vintages Releases
In response to our latest readership survey, we’re posting early reviews of wines coming out in the LCBO this fall. You’ll find tasting notes and scores for New World wines coming out in the next Vintages Releases below. You’ll find all wines here. To find a wine quickly, click on the “CRTL” and “F” buttons on your keyboard, then search by a simple keyword in the open blank that appears. One unique word is often best, for example: Homestead Please note that prices are subject to change and will be updated when the LCBO publishes its final prices for each release. Please […]
Coming Soon to an LCBO Near You
Our latest readership survey indicates that our 176,000 subscribers want to be first to know what’s coming out in the LCBO. That way, you can add your favourite wines to your Custom Shopping List, Buy Again List or Wish List for those shopping for gifts for you. (That’s key for the holiday season right around the corner.) These interactive functions are integrated and accessible with real-time LCBO inventory on Canada’s only wine mobile apps with both a barcode and front label scanners. To find a wine quickly, click on the “CRTL” and “F” buttons on your keyboard, then search by a simple keyword […]
European Wines in Upcoming Vintages Releases
You’ll find tasting notes and scores for European wines coming out in the next Vintages Releases below. You’ll find all wines here. To find a wine quickly, click on the “CRTL” and “F” buttons on your keyboard, then search by a simple keyword in the open blank that appears. One unique word is often best, for example: Pelham Please note that prices are subject to change and will be updated when the LCBO publishes its final prices for each release. Please let us know if any vintages noted below are incorrect or there are any typos. Cheers, P.S. January reviews […]
Mozzarella Spring Rolls Recipe Paired with Gabbiano Chianti Classico
Mozzarella Spring Rolls Recipe Serve with Gabbiano Chianti Classico Ingredients Spring roll wrappers Sundried Tomato paste, drained of the oil Pickled Peppers, julienne Prosciutto slices, very thin Galbani Mozzarella cut into 3 ½ inch logs ½ inch thick Basil leaves Black pepper Vegetables Oil for frying Directions: Lay the spring roll wrap and lay a slice of prosciutto in the center and spread some tomato paste on it, place a piece or two of pickled peppers and a log of mozzarella on it, wrap like a spring roll and seal the edges with a brushing of water. Deep fry at […]
Mozzarella with Hot Capicollo, Melon, Tomato, Basil & Black Olives Recipe Paired With Gabbiano Pinot Grigio
Mozzarella with Hot Capicollo, Melon, Tomato, Basil & Black Olives Recipe Serve with Gabbiano Pinot Grigio Ingredients Galbani Mozzarella, sliced Cantaloupe melon, sliced Watermelon, sliced Tomatoes, sliced Red onions, julienne Capicollo, sliced Basil, hand torn Sundried Black Olives Olive oil Balsamic glaze Directions Arrange on a plate all the fruit and vegetables, sprinkle the olives and season with the salt and pepper then a drizzle of olive oil and a few drops of balsamic glaze and the basil leaves, place the sliced Capicollo in the middle and serve. This recipe and wine pairing is provided courtesy of Gabbiano Wines […]
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings June 25
You can access the 115 wines that I reviewed for June 25 as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. You can also see my wine reviews for June 11. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. These are just some of the benefits of supporting out wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted online a day […]
Best LCBO Wine Reviews: Vintages Ratings June 11
You can access the 166 wines that I reviewed for June 11 as a text wine list with my complete tasting notes, scores, food matches. You can also see my wine reviews for June 5. If you are a Paid Member, you can add my wine picks to your custom shopping list with one click and access that list on your smartphone to find the stock for each wine in your closest LCBO store. These are just some of the benefits of supporting out wine community as a Paid Member. Inventory stock numbers are usually posted online a day […]
Father’s Day Wines: Is There Such a Thing as a Man’s Wine?
Is there such a thing as “man’s wine” versus a woman’s wine”? The question comes up as we approach Father’s Day. Of course, it’s all awash once you’re on to your third glass of pinot or cabernet or chardonnay. This is an interesting piece from a reporter for the Associated Press (AP) with whom I spoke about the “issue” … Cal Dennison likes a nice cold glass of chardonnay. And he’s man enough to admit it. That’s hardly surprising since Dennison is the winemaker at the Modesto-based Redwood Creek winery, but is he an exception? Judging by some marketing campaigns, […]
