Here are the highlights of the wines that I sampled at the media tasting for this LCBO Vintages Release. This is based on the sub-set of wines Vintages put on offer for review. The Best are the highest scoring based on my tasting experience. The Rest are the remaining wines I happened to review and include wines of interest and value.
The January 11, 2020 LCB) Vintages is loaded with excellent value wines. There are 12 recommended here with 90+ points under $20, some well under. So..if you received an LCBO gift card for Christmas you are in luck. Consider stocking up!
There are 2 cru Beaujolais under $20 and many others just over the $20 mark.
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Dill Pickle Soup… Quirky or Classic cuisine? This traditional Polish soup is a keeper – tangy, creamy, flavourful and filling.
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This Winter Tomato Chèvre Tart will brighten your menu in the tomato off season for sure.
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The LCBO Vintages Release Jan 11th, 2020 is full of great value wines after the ‘excesses’ of December! Check out 2 wines on Top 100 lists for under $20!
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Microgreens are not your mung or adzuki bean sprouts of the 80’s. They are fresh, aromatic, flavourful and packed full of nutrients.
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This Roasted Pear and Pecan Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a delicious winter salad worthy of family or company. And the dressing is so good you can use it as a dip!
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This Easy Blue Cheese Dip started as a salad dressing but it is so delicious and the right consistency for a dip so I ended up serving it with carrots and celery.
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This Pear Cranberry Butter keeps for a month in the fridge and makes a great gift or sauce for scones, turkey or pork tenderloin or ham.
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Scones are so versatile and these Cranberry Orange Scones are perfect for the holiday season.
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