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LCBO Wine Reviews

I review wines in LCBO stores (Liquor Control Board of Ontario), as well as wines sold directly from Canadian wineries and wine clubs.

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Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2027

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 686675  Check Stock

BC: 179507  6 in stock

ANBL: 814423  Check Stock

Volta Knotty Vines Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Volta Knotty Vines Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 48951  418 in stock

Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2021
Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2021

Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2030

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 26669  Check Stock

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025
Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025

Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.9%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2028

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 555516  Check Stock

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut 2024
M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut 2024

Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.O.P., France

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2028

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 485656  Check Stock

BC: 175042  1,666 in stock

Fratelli Martini Lo Zoccolaio Barolo 2021
Fratelli Martini Lo Zoccolaio Barolo 2021

Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2033

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 49812  Check Stock

Conde Valdemar 2017
Conde Valdemar 2017

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2037

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 960427  Check Stock

BC: 337352  Check Stock

SAQ: 325084  Check Stock

La Mascota Chardonnay 2024
La Mascota Chardonnay 2024

Cruz De Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2026

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 126870  Check Stock

SAQ: 13676085  Check Stock

Brigaldara Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2019
Brigaldara Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2019

Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 16.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2038

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

 

LCBO: 300012  Check Stock

BC: 485714  Check Stock

Ahi Ka Blackmore Grower Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Ahi Ka Blackmore Grower Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Dillons Point, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Venerated Vegetarian Wine

 

LCBO: 41803  Check Stock

 

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