Wine Reviews and Food Pairings

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, this is a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more information.

Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

Other Wines/Drinks

Forty Creek Cinnamon Bun Cream, Canada: Forty Creek Cinnamon Bun Cream is a decadent, velvety liqueur bursting with notes of warm cinnamon, brown sugar icing, toasted pecans, and a creamy vanilla finish that wraps around your tongue like a cashmere throw. It is sweet, rich, and full-bodied. Serve it over ice when you want dessert in a glass, minus the fork. This crowd-pleaser is indulgent yet approachable, like the friend who brings homemade cinnamon rolls to brunch and offers to do the dishes. I give it 94 points for nailing the fine line between whimsy and wow. From the award-winning Forty Creek distillery in Niagara, this cream liqueur is crafted with fresh dairy cream and Ontario whisky, capturing all the cozy comfort of a freshly baked cinnamon bun. Bill Ashburn, Forty Creek’s Master Blender, is known for daring flavour innovations and has earned the title of Canadian Distiller of the Year multiple times at the Canadian Whisky Awards. This liqueur is his playful nod to nostalgic comfort foods. It is perfect poured over warm sticky toffee pudding, drizzled on weekend waffles, or in an espresso martini, traditionally topped with three coffee beans representing wealth, health, and happiness. I would also pair it with warm apple crisp topped with vanilla bean ice cream or a spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, where each forkful crumbles perfectly into creamy indulgence. Of course, classic cinnamon buns make for the ultimate plate-to-glass connection. It is basically autumn in liquid form, and as a fun fact, October 4th is National Cinnamon Bun Day. Official permission is not required, but I wholeheartedly support it. Drink: 2025 - 2045 44150 40% S 750 mL $33.95 Score: 94/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut Sparkling, Rhone, France: A bright and refreshing sparkling wine that opens with lively aromas of green apple, lemon peel and white flowers, accented by hints of brioche and citrus zest. The palate is light to medium-bodied, dry and crisp with fine bubbles and vibrant acidity, offering a clean, joyful finish at around 12% alcohol. Serve it well-chilled to bring out its energetic sparkle and fruit purity. Fascinating fact: La Vieille Ferme, a beloved French farmhouse brand, dates back to 1929 and crafts accessible, crowd-pleasing wines that capture the essence of everyday celebration. Reserve Brut Sparkling food pairings: grilled fish, salmon steaks, sauteed chicken stirfry. 43692 12% D 750 mL $14.55 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart