Tonight's red wine review is a terrific, vegan-friendly red wine blend from Portugal that returned to the LCBO a couple of weeks ago in the March 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Magnum Wines, a winery that was founded in 2011 by winemaker Carlos Lucas. Originally from Dão, Carlos had a dream to produce quality wines in his home country of Portugal...

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2021 (Greece) - Wine Review
Tonight's red wine review is the emblematic and lovely Xinomavro from Naoussa in Greece that arrived at the LCBO in the recent March 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Boutari, one of Greece's most historic and influential wineries. Boutari Winery was established in 1879 in Northern Greece in Naoussa, Macedonia, by Ioannis Boutaris. In 1906, Mr. Boutaris...


Saturday, March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025 LCBO VINTAGES Release Wine Picks: Top Old World and New World Grapes

Here are my top wine picks from the March 29, 2025 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, which is headlined by "Top Old World and New World Grapes". It is a small-ish release with just 84 wines, surely reduced because U.S. wines are no longer available. On the whole, it is getting more difficult to find quality wines under $20, but there are a few in this release, while there...

Friday, March 28, 2025
Venâncio Costa Lima Moscatel de Setúbal 2021 (Portugal) - Wine Review
Tonight's wine review is an excellent fortified wine from Portugal that is brand new to the LCBO, arriving on shelves as part of the recent March 15th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.This fortified wine is produced by Venâncio Costa Lima, a winery that was established in 1914 in the small village of Quinta do Anjo, within the district of Setúbal. The man behind this winery...

Monday, March 24, 2025
Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja 2018 (Spain) - Wine Review
After enjoying the lovely 2016 Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja a couple of years ago, tonight's red wine review is the latest vintage of this excellent Tempranillo from Spain that landed at the LCBO in the March 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Familia Fernández Rivera, a renowned Spanish wine producer that was established in 1972 by Alejandro...

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Aganis Di Flabe Ribolla Gialla 2023 (Friuli) - Wine Review
With the first day of Spring arriving a couple of days ago, tonight's white wine review is a lovely Ribolla Gialla, a brand-new wine that arrived at LCBO outlets last weekend in the March 15 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection.It is produced by Aganis Wine Company, a new winery project formed in 2022 by three brothers - Simone, Fabio, and Alessio Cecchetto. The Cecchetto...

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Antech Réserve M Le Mauzac Extra Brut Blanquette de Limoux 2022 (Languedoc) - Wine Review
Tonight's sparkling wine review is a lovely Blanquette de Limoux crafted in the traditional method using the Mauzac varietal. This bubbly was featured as part of the theme on Women in Wine in the recent March 1st LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection and is widely available at LCBO outlets across Ontario.It is produced by Maison Antech, a family-owned winery that has been passionately...
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