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Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in Nova Scotia liquor stores (NSLC), the largest chain of wine stores in Nova Scotia. I also review wines, fruit wines and ciders sold directly from Nova Scotia wineries and cideries, along with other Canadian wine producers.

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Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2021
Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2021

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

Alcohol: 13.8%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 545004  933 in stock

BC: 18812  2,836 in stock

SAQ: 11092078  Check Stock

ANBL: 1054  Check Stock

NSLC: 1000541

Alberta: 768367

Astrolabe Pinot Noir 2022
Astrolabe Pinot Noir 2022

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2027

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 538918  565 in stock

BC: 266718  7 in stock

SAQ: 12144132  Check Stock

NSLC: 1020160

Pierre Sparr Sol Calcaire Pinot Gris 2020
Pierre Sparr Sol Calcaire Pinot Gris 2020

Alsace A.C., France

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2026

Venerated Vegetarian Wine

 

LCBO: 19482  1,172 in stock

BC: 22822  Check Stock

NSLC: 1021337

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2026

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 10421  3,546 in stock

BC: 138503  1,630 in stock

SAQ: 12143535  Check Stock

ANBL: 4301  Check Stock

NSLC: 1017141

Marchesi De Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico 2020
Marchesi De Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico 2020

Gaiole, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2043

Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine

 

LCBO: 17682  372 in stock

BC: 545319  1,219 in stock

SAQ: 11380951  Check Stock

NSLC: 1005281

Cellier des Dauphins Réserve 2022
Cellier des Dauphins Réserve 2022

Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France

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

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 14081  1,674 in stock

BC: 536508  106 in stock

SAQ: 12384478  Check Stock

ANBL: 464669  Check Stock

NSLC: 1020722

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Western Cape W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 21155  731 in stock

BC: 340406  Check Stock

SAQ: 340406  Check Stock

ANBL: 4099  Check Stock

NSLC: 1000148

Banfi Aska Bolgheri Rosso 2021
Banfi Aska Bolgheri Rosso 2021

Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2037

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 459644  803 in stock

BC: 868463  Check Stock

SAQ: 12108748  Check Stock

NSLC: 1021353

Joseph Drouhin Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 2022
Joseph Drouhin Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 2022

Burgundy A.C., France

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 284026  1,205 in stock

BC: 2934  Check Stock

SAQ: 199141  Check Stock

NSLC: 1000125

Trivento Reserve Malbec 2022
Trivento Reserve Malbec 2022

Argentina

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2027

 

LCBO: 160994  5,152 in stock

BC: 484618  3,171 in stock

ANBL: 974469  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004871

 

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