Wine Reviews and Food Pairings

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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.

Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

Sparkling Wine

Wander + Found Sparkling Rosé Can, Germany: A tart, refreshing, mouth-watering, vegan friendly, alcohol-free blend of dealcoholized wine, grape must, rectified concentrated grape must. The grapes for this wine are grown in the German region of the Rhine. Aromas of strawberries and cranberries. Pair with fried chicken. Contains 33 calories per 188mL serving. Sparkling Rosé Can food pairings: grilled fish, roast pork, sushi. 0.5% MD 250 mL $5.99 Score: 90/100. December 2025. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Seedlip Grove 42 Non-Alcoholic Spirit, England, United Kingdom: Seedlip Grove 42 is a bright, citrus-forward non-alcoholic spirit with vibrant notes of blood orange, mandarin, lemongrass, and a zing of ginger. On the palate, it delivers a burst of citrus fruit flavours, with tangy bitter orange and mandarin upfront, followed by smooth herbal warmth, finishing dry and crisp with lingering citrus and subtle warmth. Unlike Spice 94, which highlights warm winter spices, Grove 42 brings sunshine, zest, and a lighter, more refreshing profile, making it an ideal choice for holiday-inspired and year-round non-alcoholic cocktails. It is highly versatile, working beautifully with tonic and a twist of lime for a bright serve, with ginger ale or hot apple cider for a comforting winter drink, or as the base for non-alcoholic versions of classics like a Negroni or winter spritz. With its complex, herbal, and citrus-forward character, Seedlip Grove 42 exemplifies the evolved non-alcoholic spirit category, offering sober drinkers a sophisticated and interesting alternative to traditional spirits. You can buy Seedlip online and have it shipped to your door from Well.ca, Amazon and others. Food pairings: a citrus-marinated grilled chicken salad, where the spice and zest mingle effortlessly. Or mix it alongside a platter of roasted nuts and olives for a simple but deeply flavourful aperitif-style snack.. 0.05% D 700 mL $31.99 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart