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The whites win hands down in the Burgundy bargains featured in the March 7th 2020 Vintages Release. If you are a Chablis fan you will find a few delightful ones at reasonable prices. There are also a few standouts from the featured California wines.
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Something in every category from this LCBO Vintages Release Feb 8th, 2020 for Valentine wine shoppers.
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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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Here is a roundup of great value wines that are perfect for holiday parties, meals and gifts.
Desiderius Pongrácz Brut Cap Classique Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Western Cape, South Africa VINTAGES#: 404111 $16.95
This has generous toasty bread notes on the nose and palate. Quite lively and a little bit spicy with great tension and acidity. Remember this one for your holiday oyster pairing! For that matter make it your Holiday house sparkling at this price! Very good value. Tasted Nov 22, 2019 www.thewineloverskitchen.com 90
Belcanto di Bellussi Extra Dry Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Veneto, Italy VINTAGES#: 53215 $19.95
Prosecco doesn’t get much better than this… a Superiore from the best region and Extra Dry tends to suit our North American palates. At this price you can stock up and serve with appetizers, brunch, midnight toasting or just afternoon sipping!
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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 majority of these wines are available on Dec 7th. Some wines will be released throughout the month of December. The Dec 7th release has lots of good Sparkling wines. There is sure to be one that will fit your taste and budget.
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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.
Nov 23rd, 2019 LCBO Vintages Release
Italy and France dominate the podium in this release including an Italian Solaia that I have declined to score since several highly respected reviewers, far more experienced than I, have already awarded it 100 points!
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If you are stopping by the LCBO for the Oct. 12th, 2019 release there are a number of excellent, good value choices for your Thanksgiving dinner in red or white. Also some great Shiraz values here. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release Oct 12th, 2019”
Two things to think about for the Sept 28, 2019 Vintages release – 1) the upward price trend is starting and will continue to rise now to the new year so think about stocking up when you see good value on offer now; and 2) Thanksgiving is only a release away so you may want to stock up from this release. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release Sept 28, 2019”
The LCBO Vintages Release Sept 14, 2019 offers a chance to explore some aromatic whites, a high scoring Port and an interesting Vermouth. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Release Sept 14, 2019”