Wine Picks August 15, 2025 | 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.

Other Wines/Drinks

Mastronardi Estate Winery White Sangria, Canada: A ready-to-pour white sangria from Mastronardi in Kingsville, Ontario. It’s sunshine in a bottle with notes of lemon, lime, and a juicy kiss of sweetness. No need for measuring or muddling. Just pour it over ice, toss in some sliced fruit if you're feeling extra, and voilà and suddenly you're the "fancy friend" without having to Google anything. It’s so crushable I'd pair this with President’s Choice Mango Chili Havarti for a sweet-heat moment. Simple, breezy, summer easy! Drink: 2025 - 2026 382887 6.5% S 750 mL $11.95 Score: 89/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery Tidal Bay 2024, Nova Scotia, Canada: Tidal Bay is Nova Scotia’s signature wine, and this one from 1365 Church Street Winery is a benchmark example. It’s vibrant and aromatic with notes of citrus peel, green herbs, and white flowers. Serve it with zucchini fritters, a cucumber-dill salad, or herbed chèvre on rye crackers. Fascinating fact: 1365 Church Street Winery is one of Nova Scotia’s newest and most innovative producers. Their Tidal Bay uses 100% estate-grown grapes and is aged in stainless steel to retain their fruit purity and expression. Tidal Bay food pairings: seafood canapes, salads, grilled shellfish. Drink: 2025 - 2027 11% MD 750 mL $22.99 Score: 92/100. August 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart