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BC Liquor Store Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in BC Liquor Stores (BCLDB), the largest chain of wine stores in British Columbia. I also review wines sold directly from BC wineries and other Canadian wine producers, as well as wines in BC VQA Stores as well as other private BC liquor stores.

You can search my ratings to find great wines in all price points and styles. Bookmark this page as your wine shopping list.

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R.López De Heredia Tondonia Reserva 2013
R.López De Heredia Tondonia Reserva 2013

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  375 ml  Drink: 2025‐2055

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 19022  Check Stock

BC: 167250  Check Stock

Reif Estate Reserve Merlot 2020
Reif Estate Reserve Merlot 2020

Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2027

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 935676  Check Stock

BC: 111781  Check Stock

Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2024
Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2024

Salta, Argentina

Alcohol: 13.9%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 389262  Check Stock

BC: 132035  Check Stock

SAQ: 11660936  Check Stock

Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2023
Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2023

Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2026

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 416511  Check Stock

BC: 324079  Check Stock

SAQ: 13738485  Check Stock

Alberta: 767541

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2024
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2024

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Alcohol: 13.1%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2025

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 662775  1,076 in stock

BC: 892729  10 in stock

SAQ: 10829269  Check Stock

Alberta: 716911

Hacienda López de Haro Reserva 2018
Hacienda López de Haro Reserva 2018

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 357335  Check Stock

BC: 591404  Check Stock

Santa Julia El Burro Natural Malbec 2024
Santa Julia El Burro Natural Malbec 2024

Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2027

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 24214  Check Stock

BC: 537027  Check Stock

SAQ: 13190034  Check Stock

ANBL: 625  Check Stock

NSLC: 1012657

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2024
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2024

Hemel En Aarde Valley W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2033

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 931006  Check Stock

BC: 757708  Check Stock

SAQ: 11155737  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009136

Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One Monastrell 2022
Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One Monastrell 2022

Jumilla D.O.P., Spain

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

Glorious Game Wine

 

LCBO: 648196  Check Stock

BC: 297747  Check Stock

SAQ: 14022391  Check Stock

Famille Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Grenache 2022
Famille Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Grenache 2022

Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France

Alcohol: 15%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Terrific Turkey Wine

 

LCBO: 354191  Check Stock

BC: 688721  Check Stock

SAQ: 12211366  Check Stock

 

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