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The LCBO Vintages Release for June 8, 2019 features a good selection of aromatic and flavourful whites. France also has lots of good value on offer this release. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release June 8, 2019”
Here are the highlights of the wines that I tasted and reviewed from a sub-set of wines Vintages put on offer for review from the May 25, 2019 LCBO Vintages Release. The Best are the highest scoring based on my tasting experience. The Rest are the remaining wines reviewed and include wines of interest and value. Continue reading “The Best & The Rest- LCBO Vintages Release May 25, 2019”
The LCBO Vintages Release May 25, 2019 has lots of sparkling and rosé on offer. If you have never treated yourself to Ontario’s own Southbrook Framboise dessert wine now is your chance! Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release May 25, 2019”
Sauvignon Blanc is the star of the LCBO Vintages Release May 11, 2019 with shining examples from the Loire Valley and New Zealand. There is also a Beaujolais that critics say ‘would embarrass many crus’…. at $16.95! Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release May 11, 2019”
Exciting news folks! I now have access to the media tastings for the LCBO Vintages releases! That means I will be able to review and rate a curated sample of some 60 + wines from each release. Continue reading “The Best &The Rest- LCBO Vintages Release April 27, 2019”
The LCBO Vintages Release of April 27 2019 has some solid wines at great prices. Maybe the PACO & LOLA ALBARIÑO will become your new summer wine pick? Or the MATAHIWI ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 scoring well over 90 for $17.00. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release April 27, 2019”
If you want high scoring wines at great prices the LCBO Vintages Release April 13, 2019 is made for you! It has lots of interesting gems in it: 5 great high scoring whites under $20; a good Bordeaux selection along with a French Viognier and Sancerre and Sparklings worth stocking up on.
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The LCBO Vintages Release March 30, 2019 offers a great opportunity to zero in on some of the most popular grape varietals. This release also includes the Ontario wine voted ‘The most thrilling Niagara white wine for 2018’. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release March 30, 2019”