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SAQ Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in SAQ Stores, Société des Alcools du Québec, the largest chain of wine stores in Québec. I also review wines sold directly from Quebec wineries and cideries, and other Canadian wine producers, along with wines in Québec depanneurs and other private stores.

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Bastide Miraflors Syrah Grenache 2023
Bastide Miraflors Syrah Grenache 2023

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

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 320499  8,878 in stock

BC: 457184  442 in stock

SAQ: 12413831  Check Stock

Château des Capitans 2022
Château des Capitans 2022

Juliénas, Beaujolais A.O.C., France

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 11359  1,445 in stock

BC: 822296  Check Stock

SAQ: 11253687  Check Stock

ANBL: 212480  Check Stock

NSLC: 1016332

Alberta: 20796

Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina

Alcohol: 14.6%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

 

LCBO: 10970  2,575 in stock

SAQ: 11509566  Check Stock

Librandi Duca Sanfelice 2022
Librandi Duca Sanfelice 2022

Cirò, Calabria D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2032

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 695874  1,359 in stock

SAQ: 11494157  Check Stock

Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2023
Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2023

Montepulciano D'abruzzo D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2029

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 269985  2,412 in stock

BC: 328997  32 in stock

SAQ: 10669787  Check Stock

ANBL: 1122  Check Stock

NSLC: 1012358

Glenelly 2018
Glenelly 2018

Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2032

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 652289  3,121 in stock

SAQ: 11605785  Check Stock

Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2022
Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2022

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 977629  2,521 in stock

SAQ: 856484  Check Stock

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2023
Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2023

Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2032

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 37937  6,405 in stock

SAQ: 10944187  Check Stock

ANBL: 4204  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007437

Oreno 2022
Oreno 2022

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

Alcohol: 15%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2029

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 735597  1,360 in stock

BC: 604843  293 in stock

SAQ: 10297047  Check Stock

Borsao Berola 2019
Borsao Berola 2019

Campo De Borja D.O., Spain

Alcohol: 15%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2027

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 371518  7,180 in stock

BC: 220085  Check Stock

SAQ: 11962900  Check Stock

ANBL: 3640  Check Stock

NSLC: 1018915

 

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