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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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Bachelder Les Villages Bench Chardonnay 2024
Bachelder Les Villages Bench Chardonnay 2024

Niagara Escarpment, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

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

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 16059  1,346 in stock

BC: 244539  Check Stock

SAQ: 11873721  Check Stock

Reif Reserve Gewürztraminer 2024
Reif Reserve Gewürztraminer 2024

Niagara River, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

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

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 360255  810 in stock

BC: 111781  Check Stock

Parés Baltà Blanc De Pacs 2025
Parés Baltà Blanc De Pacs 2025

Penedès D.O., Spain

Alcohol: 11.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 190603  1,640 in stock

BC: 183467  Check Stock

ANBL: 814279  Check Stock

NSLC: 1003871

Antinori Tignanello 2023
Antinori Tignanello 2023

Tuscany, Italy

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2046

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 986786  4,558 in stock

BC: 705442  1,015 in stock

SAQ: 10820900  Check Stock

NSLC: 1002513

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Rocca delle Macie Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico 2023
Rocca delle Macie Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico 2023

Tuscany, Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2035

Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine

 

LCBO: 930966  8,723 in stock

BC: 296129  12 in stock

SAQ: 10324543  Check Stock

NSLC: 1008216

Casal di Serra Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore 2024
Casal di Serra Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore 2024

Marche, Italy

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 268169  2,373 in stock

BC: 25403  730 in stock

SAQ: 10254725  Check Stock

ANBL: 2918  Check Stock

Laurenz V Singing Grüner Veltliner 2025
Laurenz V Singing Grüner Veltliner 2025

Kamptal, Austria

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

Blissful Blue Cheese Wine

 

LCBO: 87627  128 in stock

BC: 458034  675 in stock

SAQ: 11409320  Check Stock

Quinta das Carvalhas Touriga Nacional 2022
Quinta das Carvalhas Touriga Nacional 2022

Douro, Portugal

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2032

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 408112  1,442 in stock

BC: 115940  Check Stock

SAQ: 11343682  Check Stock

Pio Cesare Barolo 2022
Pio Cesare Barolo 2022

Piedmont, Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2050

Glorious Game Wine

 

LCBO: 736587  Check Stock

BC: 713800  Check Stock

NSLC: 1002491

Stark-Conde Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Stark-Conde Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Stellenbosch, South Africa

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

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 68460  Check Stock

BC: 257444  Check Stock

 

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