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TOP 100 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LAKESIDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 BY PERTARINGA It’s hard to fathom how Lakeside Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 slips into the market under $25. Representing the 6th generation of the pioneering Hardy family…
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BAROLO IN DISGUISE
LANGHE NEBBIOLO DISANFRANCESCO BY ROBERTO VOERZIO 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo Disanfrancesco 2019 is aimed at devotees of Piedmont’s most hedonistic and coveted luxury labels. Still, I’d wager that many Canadian collectors…
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ITALIAN PINOT NOIR PERFECTION
PINOT NERO OLTREPO PAVESE DOC 2021 BY CARILLO Many would argue that outside of Burgundy, the North of Italy (along with Oregon) is home to the terroir best suited for the…
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LOIRE, FRANCE
PINOT NOIR BY FLORIAN MOLLET-DOMAINE ROC DE L’ABBAYE 2021 This Pinot Noir by Florian Mollet-Domaine Roc De L’Abbaye is a flat-out stunner: a French Pinot Noir that drinks like a…
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LUCIOUS ITALIAN RED
PIETRAME MONTEPULCIANO EDIZIONE LIMITATA 2019 BY CANTINA TOLLO We get very excited for wines like PIETRAME MONTEPULCIANO EDIZIONE LIMITATA that punch way above their price point. It’s a big achievement to…
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NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
ARCUDI ‘TERRAMAGRA’ NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 Arcudi ‘Terramagra’ Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is one of those Cabernet powerhouses aimed at devotees of Napa Valley’s most hedonistic and coveted luxury labels.…
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BURGUNDIAN SAUVIGNON BLANC
SAINT-BRIS SAUVIGNON 2020 BY PASCAL BOUCHARD It’s really exciting for us to be able to do our part in spreading the word about wines like Saint-Bris Sauvignon 2020 and small, under-the-radar…
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BAROLO IN DISGUISE
LANGHE NEBBIOLO OCHETTI 2019 BY RENATO RATTI Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti 2019 by Renato Ratti just received 95 points from the Sommelier Wine Awards! When you see a “Langhe Nebbiolo” on…
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CAYMUS’ BIG BOLD RED
RED SCHOONER VOYAGE 10 BY CAYMUS VINEYARDS We are thrilled to present the virtually undiscovered Red Schooner Voyage 10 by Caymus Vineyards led by the legendary Wagner Family The Wagner…
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SOUTHERN RHÔNE, FRANCE
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2019 BY DOMAINE DE MARCOUX As I prepare to head back to Europe this summer to spend time learning in Rhone, I am reminded of my trip in 2019 through the…
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GOLD STANDARD SANCERRE BLANC
SANCERRE BLANC 2020 BY DOMAINE VACHERON Sancerre Blanc 2020 by Domaine Vacheron is a vividly chiseled, bone dry mineral driven Sancerre which quite literally put Sauvignon Blanc, and the Loire…
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DYNAMITE CALIFORNIA RED
CALIFORNIA RED BLEND 2019 BY LEVIATHAN WINE Andy Erickson, winemaker of California Red Blend 2019 by Leviathan Wine is one of those names; his history is inextricably linked to Cult…
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MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
BODEGA SEPTIMA MALBEC 2020 Wines like Bodega Septima Malbec 2020 cause us to ramp up our excitement intensity with each release. If you prefer your reds to be rich, polished and…
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ALBARINO RIAS BAIXAS
LEIRANA ALBARIÑO 2020 BY BODEGAS FORJAS DEL SALNÉS Leirana Albariño 2020 by Bodegas Forjas Del Salnés is hands down the greatest crisp mineral driven white wine we have tasted in…
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A PINOT GRIS TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF
PINOT GRIS WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2021 BY PEARCE PREDHOMME Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2021 hails from Oregon which has plenty in common with Burgundy. The midpoint of the Willamette Valley lies…
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LE MARCHE, ITALY
FARNIO ROSSO PICENO DOC 2020 BY GAROFOLI If you were to drink Farnio Rosso Piceno 2020 DOC from Garofoli in one of the Marche’s many trattorie along the Adriatic Coast,…
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JAW-DROPPING 96 POINT RED
PRIORAT VINYES VELLES 2017 (OLD VINES) BY FERRER BOBET Place Priorat Vinyes Velles 2017 (Old Vines) by Ferrer Bobet next to your finest Châteauneuf-du-Pape and you’ll immediately understand its profound…
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LOIRE VALLEY SANCERRE
SANCERRE TERRE DE MAIMBRAY 2020 BY PASCAL & NICOLAS REVERDY Sancerre Terre de Maimbray 2020 reminds me that the classics, are classics for a reason. One of the great things…
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CHABLIS, FRANCE
PETIT CHABLIS 2019 BY ROLAND LAVANTUREUX Petit Chablis 2019 by Roland Lavantureux is a well-crafted Burgundian Chardonnay. Feels just like coming home. It’s a reminder that so few white wines…
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AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG 2018 BY TAJAPIERA Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG 2018 is a little-known breakthrough Amarone from a relatively unknown producer from Veneto, Italy. This “diamond in the rough”…
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PORTUGAL
MUROS ANTIGOS ESCOLHA VINHO VERDE 2021 BY ANSELMO MENDES Muros Antigos Escolha Vinho Verde 2021 won itself a place of honour on our tasting table and should do the same…
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LOIRE, FRANCE
SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY LA CHAINTREE 2004 BY RENE-NOEL LEGRAND Saumur-Champigny La Chaintree 2004 is the kind of over-performing red that savvy wine buyers and sommeliers are going to go out of their…
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IL PALAZZINO’S 2016 SUPER TUSCAN
STAGI IGT TOSCANA 2016 BY IL PALAZZINO Stagi IGT Toscana 2016 by Il Palazzino puts the “Super” in “Super-Tuscan.” It’s one of those wines where you will wish you had…
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BORDEAUX BLANC
PREMIER CUVEE BLAYE COTES DE BORDEAUX BLANC 2020 BY CHÂTEAU HAUT GRELOT Premier Cuvee Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux Blanc 2020 is a $20 bottle with so much textural magnitude, freshness, and…
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Where to Buy Wine Online In Canada For A Socially Distant Economy
The coronavirus stockpiling has been fast and furious and judging by store shelves we all have enough toilet paper—but do you have a proper stash of wine? As food and…
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Does Your Choice of Stemware Affect a Wine’s Taste?
Introduction: Wine is not just a beverage; it is an experience—a symphony of sensory elements that harmonize to evoke specific feelings, memories, or moments. Among the myriad factors that contribute…
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Unveiling Secrets Of Sparkling Wines: Champagne vs. Prosecco
Unveiling Secrets Of Sparkling Wines: Champagne vs. Prosecco Nothing marks the occasion for celebrating remarkable milestones, anniversaries, or birthdays better than opening a bottle of vintage Champagne or sparkling wines…
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Holiday Wine Gifting Guide: Thoughtful Presents for Wine Lovers
Wine lovers are often choosy when selecting a bottle to indulge in, and holiday wine gifting for your recipient is not easy. With countless gift options and only a few…
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Exploring Festive Wine Cocktails and Mulled Wines
During the holiday season, delicious festive wine cocktails and mulled wines bring delightful holiday cheer, warm and hearten the soul, and ensure you indulge in the holiday spirit. Some of…
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The Perfect Wine Pairings to Enhance Your Holiday Feast
When the festive season arrives, you’ll want to plan ahead for two main factors. The first is the preparation of delicious dishes that encourage your guests to help themselves to…
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Uncovering Underrated Wine Regions and Varieties
Excellent wines are produced in a vast range of wine regions home to some of the world’s highest-quality grape varieties. These grape varieties thrive in the exceptional grape growing conditions…