Wine Picks April 12, 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.

France

Oddbird Low Intervention Organic White No. 2, Alsace, France: A lovely floral white wine blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Auxerrois that's alcohol free. Ripe peaches and pears on the palate. Organic and vegan, only 135 calories per bottle. Match with ham and chutney. Low Intervention Organic White No. 2 food pairings: grilled chicken, sushi, garlic shrimp. D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. April 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Noughty Rouge Syrah, Darling, South Africa: Vegan friendly and only 105 calories per bottle. Rouge Syrah food pairings: beef stir-fry, herbed pork roast, cheddar soup. 868889 0.5% D 750 mL $27.00 April 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart