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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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Terra d'Aligi Tatone Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2023
Terra d'Aligi Tatone Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2023

Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 994616  1,105 in stock

SAQ: 10782122  Check Stock

Basares Tempranillo 2023
Basares Tempranillo 2023

Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2031

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 23974  Check Stock

BC: 797704  Check Stock

SAQ: 12289770  Check Stock

Mission Hill Chardonnay 2023
Mission Hill Chardonnay 2023

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada

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

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 545004  216 in stock

BC: 18812  2,119 in stock

SAQ: 11092078  Check Stock

Batasiolo Morino Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Batasiolo Morino Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 13.1%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2030

Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine

 

LCBO: 913814  Check Stock

SAQ: 327064  Check Stock

Konzelmann Gewurztraminer 2024
Konzelmann Gewurztraminer 2024

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

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

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 392357  Check Stock

SAQ: 409474  Check Stock

Volpaia Chianti Classico 2023
Volpaia Chianti Classico 2023

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2040

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 953828  Check Stock

BC: 777722  Check Stock

SAQ: 10858262  Check Stock

La Cala Vermentino Di Sardegna 2024
La Cala Vermentino Di Sardegna 2024

Sardinia D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2027

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 627067  Check Stock

SAQ: 11566042  Check Stock

Viña Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Viña Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2034

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 132365  Check Stock

BC: 125047  Check Stock

SAQ: 11156908  Check Stock

NSLC: 1013308

Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2026‐2033

Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine

 

LCBO: 260919  Check Stock

SAQ: 11871469  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  2,820 in stock

BC: 337352  Check Stock

SAQ: 325084  Check Stock

 

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