Wine Picks April 26, 2024 | 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.

Sparkling Wine

Oddbird Spumante, Treviso, Veneto, Italy: Fresh, crisp, tart green apple aromas and flavours in this alcohol-free sparkling from Veneto. This spumante was made from Glera grapes, also used for Prosecco. It was matured for 12 months before removing the alcohol. Pair with fresh seafood. Only 165 Calories per bottle. Spumante food pairings: grilled chicken, goats cheese avocado sandwiches. MD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Gruvi Juicy IPA, United States: A full-bodied, vegan, alcohol-free craft near beer with attractive notes of freshly baked pineapple and hops. Refreshing bitter finish. Made from water, malted barley, malted oats, hops, natural pineapple flavouring and yeast. Available in a case of four cans, 50 calories per can. Pair with pistachio chicken. Food pairings: buffalo chicken wings, donair, egg rolls. MD 355 mL $14.99 Score: 89/100. April 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart