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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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Antaño Crianza Rioja Doc
Antaño Crianza Rioja Doc

Rioja D.O.C., Spain

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 36042  3,599 in stock

BC: 72223  2,883 in stock

ANBL: 2120  Check Stock

NSLC: 1019162

Cathedral Cellar Triptych 2022
Cathedral Cellar Triptych 2022

Western Cape W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 14.4%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 53124  2,111 in stock

NSLC: 1004478

Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana 2024
Tommasi Le Fornaci Lugana 2024

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2027

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 23866  3,424 in stock

BC: 30613  Check Stock

SAQ: 560797  Check Stock

ANBL: 560797  Check Stock

NSLC: 1017738

Gloria 2022
Gloria 2022

Douro D.O.C., Portugal

Alcohol: 13.3%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Delightful Duck Wine

 

LCBO: 146522  4,207 in stock

BC: 958249  Check Stock

SAQ: 11156297  Check Stock

NSLC: 1023607

Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2022
Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2022

Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2028

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 292169  3,027 in stock

BC: 603530  Check Stock

SAQ: 11386842  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007436

Jacob's Creek Moscato 2022
Jacob's Creek Moscato 2022

South Australia, Australia

Alcohol: 7.7%  Sweetness: Medium Sweet  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

Spectacular Spicy Wine

 

LCBO: 265157  Check Stock

BC: 400267  3,233 in stock

SAQ: 12206891  Check Stock

ANBL: 1788  Check Stock

NSLC: 1015789

Faustino V 2018
Faustino V 2018

Rioja D.O.C.A, Spain

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2035

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 22798  1,482 in stock

BC: 822858  26 in stock

SAQ: 10483026  Check Stock

NSLC: 1006899

93/100

$19.95

Domaine de la Baume Baume Les Thermes Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Domaine de la Baume Baume Les Thermes Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Languedoc I.G.P., France

Alcohol: 14.4%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2028

Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine

 

LCBO: 12993  1,254 in stock

BC: 684308  97 in stock

SAQ: 11469664  Check Stock

ANBL: 2050  Check Stock

NSLC: 1018451

Alberta: 738322

90/100

$17.95

Bolla Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2019
Bolla Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2019

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 15.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine

 

LCBO: 491852  736 in stock

BC: 16840  2,274 in stock

SAQ: 135293  Check Stock

ANBL: 135293  Check Stock

NSLC: 1001144

Alberta: 765237

92/100

$39.95

Rapaura Springs Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Rapaura Springs Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.4%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 465880  5,106 in stock

BC: 838383  Check Stock

SAQ: 11459861  Check Stock

NSLC: 1008315

Alberta: 766872

93/100

$19.95

 

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