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Rucahue Cuasimodo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Rucahue Cuasimodo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Maule Valley, Chile

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2028

Terrific Turkey Wine

 

LCBO: 27212  2,999 in stock

Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir Champagne
Henri Giraud Hommage au Pinot Noir Champagne

Champagne A.C., France

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2031

Cool Creamy Cheese Wine

 

LCBO: 29943  93 in stock

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Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 14.7%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2029

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 73098  337 in stock

BC: 860015  1 in stock

Decoy Rosé 2021
Decoy Rosé 2021

California, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2025

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 558114  2,016 in stock

Strewn Vidal Icewine 2016
Strewn Vidal Icewine 2016

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 11.3%  Sweetness: Sweet  200 ml  Drink: 2023‐2028

Divine Dessert Wine

 

LCBO: 467746  400 in stock

SAQ: 10270186  Check Stock

Laura Hartwig Single Vineyard Carmenère 2020
Laura Hartwig Single Vineyard Carmenère 2020

Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2025

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 213512  2,665 in stock

El Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2015
El Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2015

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2031

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 976811  2,929 in stock

SAQ: 11962651  Check Stock

Marchand-Tawse Aligoté 2020
Marchand-Tawse Aligoté 2020

Burgundy A.C., France

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2025

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 28572  327 in stock

SAQ: 14913767  Check Stock

Marchand-Tawse Côte d'Or Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020
Marchand-Tawse Côte d'Or Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020

Côte D'or, Burgundy A.C., France

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2028

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 285601  4,434 in stock

Howard's Folly Alvarinho 2018
Howard's Folly Alvarinho 2018

Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2025

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 28602  674 in stock

Alberta: 752073

 

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