Wine Picks October 2, 2025 | Natalie MacLean: Canada's Best Wine Courses, Tasting Classes, Food Pairings, Expert Reviews

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Sparkling Wine

Null Wines Sparkling Verdejo 2019, Rueda, Spain: A zesty, refreshing almost alcohol-free sparkling wine made from the Verdejo grape. Notes of ripe pear and peach on the nose. Gluten-free and perfect for shellfish. There are only 125 calories per bottle. Sparkling Verdejo food pairings: crab cakes, grilled chicken, turkey sandwiches. 0.5% D 250 mL $48.00 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Oddbird Low Intervention Organic White No. 2, Alsace, France: A lovely floral white wine blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Auxerrois that's alcohol free. Ripe peaches and pears on the palate. Organic and vegan, only 135 calories per bottle. Match with ham and chutney. Low Intervention Organic White No. 2 food pairings: grilled chicken, sushi, garlic shrimp. D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. October 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart