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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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Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2024
Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2024

Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2036

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 657874  395 in stock

BC: 209265  Check Stock

SAQ: 283291  Check Stock

ANBL: 779376107025  Check Stock

NSLC: 1013141

Casa Silva Gran Terroir De Los Andes Los Lingues Carmenère 2023
Casa Silva Gran Terroir De Los Andes Los Lingues Carmenère 2023

Colchagua Valley, Los Lingues, Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2030

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 59477  1,771 in stock

BC: 359901  Check Stock

NSLC: 1017766

Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2024
Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2024

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 918805  1,305 in stock

SAQ: 865279  Check Stock

NSLC: 1011519

Mascota Unánime Gran Vino 2022
Mascota Unánime Gran Vino 2022

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2032

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 466938  837 in stock

BC: 814822  1,117 in stock

NSLC: 1011518

Carpineto Brunello Di Montalcino 2020
Carpineto Brunello Di Montalcino 2020

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2036

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 14857  419 in stock

BC: 553537  Check Stock

SAQ: 978874  Check Stock

ANBL: 814041  Check Stock

NSLC: 1001253

Alberta: 713192

Ernst Loosen Villa Wolf Pinot Noir 2023
Ernst Loosen Villa Wolf Pinot Noir 2023

Pfalz Qualitätswein, Germany

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2032

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 22141  1,596 in stock

BC: 515700  8 in stock

SAQ: 10786115  Check Stock

NSLC: 1021349

Emiliana Signos De Origen Syrah 2022
Emiliana Signos De Origen Syrah 2022

Casablanca Valley, Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2032

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 212407  2,546 in stock

NSLC: 1015898

Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 14.8%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2045

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

 

LCBO: 13316  1,497 in stock

BC: 175842  Check Stock

SAQ: 14448957  Check Stock

NSLC: 1019175

Alberta: 740262

Inama Soave Classico 2024
Inama Soave Classico 2024

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine

 

LCBO: 949768  1,504 in stock

BC: 244627  406 in stock

SAQ: 908004  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009115

Blomidon Cuvée L'Acadie Brut Sparkling
Blomidon Cuvée L'Acadie Brut Sparkling

Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Alcohol: 12.1%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2025

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 21463  163 in stock

NSLC: 1014839

 

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