Wine Picks October 30, 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.

Red Wine

Lautus De-alcoholised Savvy Red Can, South Africa: A juicy, medium-bodied, smooth alcohol-free, vegan-friendly blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage grapes from South Africa. Flavours of ripe plums and dark berries. Only 90 calories per bottle. Pair with grilled meats. Savvy Red Can food pairings: sausage, lasagna, cheese board. 891651 0.5% D 250 mL $8.25 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Cox Creek Cellars Feel Free Dealcoholized Sparkling Rosé 2021, Ontario, Canada: The Feel Free Sparkling Rosé is hands down the best alcohol-free wine I've tasted in my 25-year career of reviewing wines. It's bursting with notes of fresh field strawberries, wild cherries and spring sunshine. It's light-bodied and refreshing, but packed with flavour. When I served this at a family gathering, several guests preferred it to the bubbly with alcohol. It's delicious and I don't know how they did that without the alcohol, but kudos to them. Pair with roast chicken, pasta alfredo, vegetarian dishes, and great conversion. 4260122629688 0.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart