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Dear [Contact.First Name], December 6, 2013

Three phrases capture the holiday spirit: "Peace on Earth," "Batteries not Included" and "Top Me Up."

Start with that last one. Tomorrow's LCBO Vintages Release has 103 wines that I've personally selected for your stocking.

This shopping list shows the stock for each wine at your closest stores, though (sadly) not who's been naughty or nice.

On Global TV's Morning Show today, we chatted about great gift wines and wines for turkey dinner and the holidays. 

We also have the winners of the best holiday wines under $25 in the Joy to the World Holiday Wine Match. They make for great pairings with seasonal dishes from roast turkey to latkes to yes, fruitcake.

Thanks for the thousands of wine lovers who voted for these wines. Together, we've created a terrific list wines for the holidays!

You can also give the gift of great wine all year with a gift subscription to my wine reviews. One size fits all as I recommend wines in every price point and style from the LCBO.

Life's too short (and holiday lineups too long) for even one bad bottle ... so let's top up your glass and those of your loved ones (of drinking age) with great wine this year!

Cheers,
Natalie
   












Wines of the Week
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You can get the text shopping list that shows the number of bottles for each wine in your closest LCBO stores. More »

Wine Pairing of the Week
This recipe for Poutine is a Canadian classic, and great for this time of year.

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