Wine Picks March 1, 2023 | 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.

Red Wine

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2020, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: From the Maipo Valley, Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva 2020 Carmenère is a fragrant, big, bold and full-bodied red wine with layers of ripe dark fruit, anise, black pepper and grilled herb flavours on the palate. Pour with steaks from the grill. Carmenère food pairings: wine-braised beef, game, pork, turkey with gravy. Drink: 2024 - 2028 57513 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio, California, United States: Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio has lemon-lime aromas and zesty flavours. Pair with grilled chicken. . 112995 13% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 89/100. March 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart