WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: 20 wines under & over $20 for the OCT 25, 2025 release.

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES:  20 wines under & over $20 for the  OCT 25, 2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, wine writer since 1968 and owner of Gothic Epicures Writing --- deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of wine news items and RSS feeds, plus references to individual wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These notes (below) for TOP wines available through the LCBO Vintages New Releases (on a bi-weekly basis) can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor -- no winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publications. Not all wines are available in every LCBO store.

What is a TOP wine? Terrific-Occasional-Personal--- A TOP wine can be expressed as 88+ points, or Silver/Gold Medal, or described as BETTER/BEST, or 4/5 ****/***** Stars (out of?) and other such categories [in the 1950s such categories were titled "dandy, so-so, punk and lousy"]. My evaluations are a combined MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Rhone wine should taste like Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price). 

THEME • France: Iconic, innovative, intriguing

TOP Wines UNDER $20 [most are $19.95] for October 25 release.
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ROSE+20012 LE BIJOU DE SOPHIE VALROSE ROSÉ LANGUEDOC 2024 $17.95
FIZZ+13836 BRILLA! PROSECCO  $19.95
W+401232 LUNA NUDA PINOT GRIGIO ALTO ADIGE-TRENTINO 2024  $15.95
W+360255 REIF RESERVE GEWÜRZTRAMINER VQA 2023 $19.95
W+47642 2027 CELLARS WISMER VINEYARD FOXCROFT  RIESLING VQA 2023 $18.95
W+389726 BOYA SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILE 2025 $15.95

R+744235 WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON AUSTRALIA 2022 $19.95 
R+46357 HUMBERTO CANALE INTIMO CABERNET SAUVIGNON ARGENTINA 2023 $15.95 
R+539916 ROC DES TEMPLIERS PLAN DE DIEU CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2023 $16.95
R+454041 FONTANAFREDDA EREMO LANGHE ROSSO PIEDMONT 2020 $19.95
R+45811 MONTRALE ROSSO SALENTO PULGLIA 2020 $19.95
R+25447 GANDARADA PORTUGAL 2022  $14.95
R+166512 VALDEMAR INSPIRACIÓN SELECCIÓN SPAIN 2020  $19.95


TOP Wines OVER $20 for October 25 release.
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FIZZ+281329 JOSEPH CATTIN BRUT CRÉMANT D'ALSACE $21.95
W+918805 CATENA HIGH MOUNTAIN VINES CHARDONNAY ARGENTINA 2023  $20.95
W+47634 FEROX WHITE BLEND VQA 2023  $24.95
W+47643 RAVINE CHARDONNAY VQA 2022 $23.95
W+28845 CLARENCE DILLON CLARENDELLE BLANC BORDEAUX 2023 $26.95 
W+299867 MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE VIEILLES VIGNES BOURGOGNE 2023 $29.95
W+42103 LAKE CHALICE THE FALCON SAUVIGNON BLANC NEW ZEALAND 2023  $21.95 W+12623 AUNTSFIELD SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY NEW ZEALAND 2023 $32.95   
R+38128 DI MAJO NORANTE CONTADO RISERVA AGLIANICO DEL MOLISE 2019  $23.95
R+46352 VERSADO CENTENARY VINES MALBEC ARGENTINA 2019 $29.95
R+11665 CLOUDSLEY TWENTY MILE BENCH PINOT NOIR VQA 2020 $36.95
R+193573 SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE CABERNET SAUVIGNON VQA 2021 $29.95
R+37411 STRATUS MERLOT VQA 2021  $45.20
R+523183 LEANING POST PINOT NOIR VQA 2023  $35.95

R+649160 MONTES ALPHA SPECIAL CUVÉE CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHILE 2021 $24.95 
R+45174 ROUX PÈRE & FILS BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2022  $35.95
R+930966 ROCCA DELLE MACÌE RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2022 $26.95
R+44724 MARQUÉS DEL ATRIO RESERVA TEMPRANILLO/GRACIANO SPAIN 2019  $22.95 

LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value...on sale  Monday October 13 through November 9 --

W H I T E W I N ES

BOSCHENDAL 1685 CHARDONNAY
WO Western Cape, South Africa
367698 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

CAVE SPRING ESTATE RIESLING
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment,
Ontario, sustainable
286377 (XD – 7 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

FLAT ROCK RIESLING 
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
43281 (M – 11 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

KIM CRAWFORD CHARDONNAY
Marlborough/Hawke's Bay,
East Coast, New Zealand
991950 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $18.95 Save $2.00
PIERRE SPARR GEWURZTRAMINER
AC Alsace, France
373373 (D – 14 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

WESTCOTT ESTATE CHARDONNAY
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
424507 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $27.95 Save $2.00

WITHER HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand, sustainable
919514 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

R E D W I N ES

CALVET RÉSERVE DES REMPARTS
SAINT-ÉMILION
AC, Bordeaux, France
31898 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

CANTO DE CASA TEMPRANILLO
DO Cariñena, Spain
43852 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

DANDELION VINEYARDS LIONHEART OF
THE BAROSSA SHIRAZ
Barossa, South Australia
167189 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $18.95 Save $2.00

DUCA DI SARAGNANO
ALCHYMIA PRIMITIVO
IGT Puglia, Italy
636613 (M – 17 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

HECHT & BANNIER LE LANGUEDOC
AC Languedoc, France
251587 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

MARCHESI DI BAROLO
LA TRADIZIONE BAROLO
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
168179 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $52.95
NOW $50.70 Save $2.25

RIVERA IL FALCONE RISERVA
CASTEL DEL MONTE
DOCG, Puglia, Italy
177295 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $26.95
NOW $23.95 Save $3.00

RUFFINO RISERVA DUCALE ORO
GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
353201 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $49.95
NOW $44.95 Save $5.00

TENUTA FRESCOBALDI DI CASTIGLIONI
IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
145920 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $20.95 Save $3.00

ANTINORI PÈPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
606541 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2

PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL
SHIRAZ/CABERNET
South Australia
285544 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $18.95
NOW $16.45 Save $2.50

FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]


** Some New Wines I Tasted Over the Past Season --- 

REPORT ON LEGACY PORTUGESE MAY WINE TASTING IN TORONTO

The Date and Time: Wednesday May 28, 2025 2PM to 5PM
The Event: WOP Taste the Legacy Toronto (Portuguese wines)
The Venue: The Well 15th floor
The Target Audience: wine media and wine trade
The Availability/Catalogue: each table had its own brochures and data tech sheets
The Quote/Background: There were more white wines than I thought, even though I tried my best to taste them all. Many producers had sparkling wines, which made for an exciting tasting.
The Wines: I tasted mainly white wines, but I did incorporate the masterclass wines. Please excuse any misspelling or typos.

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Symington  Contacto Alvarinho White 21024 Vinhos Verdes
-Soalheiro Bruto Alvarinho Espumante
-Cabral Reserva Douro 2023 +35446 $13.95
-Soalheiro Bruto Alvarinho Espumante
-Casal Branco Falcoaria Vinhas Velhas White 2022 Tejo
-Soalheiro Classico 2024 Alvarinho
-Sogrape Vinhos Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda Red 2021 Porto e Douro
-Fiuza Marques de Alvito Reserva Red 2017 Tejo
-Churchill's Estates Grafite Grande Reserva Red 2016 Porto e Douro
-Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho
-Dona Vitoria Colecao Privada
-Soalheiro Mineral Rose Alvarinho & Pinot Noir
-Sogrape Vinhos Quinta dos Carvalhais White 2023  Dao Elafoes
-Quinta Vale d'Aldeia Grande Reserva White 2022 Porto e Douro
-Soalheiro Bruto Rose Espumante
-Soalheiro Bruto Nature Espumante
-Guarda Rios Branco 2024
-Quinta de Pancas Cabernet Sauvignon
-Issimo Caves Arcos do Rei 2018
-Zip Douro Branco 2024
-Quinta do Albrna Aristo Chardonnay 2024


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (86 – 89 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Quinta do Paco de Treixeiro 2024
-Treixeiro Vinho Verde 2023 repped by Epic
-Animus Vinho Verde 2024
-Vale Santa Lucia Douro 2024
-Vale Santa Lucia Rose 2024
-Marques de Mariavala NV
-Marques de Marialva Blanc de Blancs NV
-Marques de Marialva Grande Riserva Red 2015 Bairrada
-J.P. Ramos Lyma Vinho Verdes 2024
-Quinta do Casal Monteiro
-LAB Vinho Regional Lisboa White 2024
-J.P. Ramos Loios 2024
-Rocim Fresh from Amphora White 2024 Alentejo
-Textura Pura White 2022 Dao e Lafoes
-Companhia das Lezirias Senhora Vinho Novo Red 2023 Tejo
-Herdade Dos Lagos Amphora Red 2022 Alentejo

The Food: Antipasto Harvest Table from Oliver & Bonacini -- the cheese platter was a collection of cheeses from within 100KM and included Brigid's Brie, Fenugreek Gouda, and Celtic Blue Cheese -- along with artisanal breads and flatbread, fruits, crisp biscuits, marinated veggies, pickles, and then the inevitable meat platter of copicola, salami, prosciutto, truffled sausages, and more....
The Downside: it was a long walk to the Masterclass and back, also using elevators for 15 flights,
The Upside: there was plenty of room to spread out.
The Contact Person: hbenzallat@hopscotchgroupe.com
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 88

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: under/over $20 for OCT 11, 2025 release

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES:  under/over $20 for OCT 11, 2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These notes for  better or best wines available through  LCBO Vintages (on a bi-weekly basis)  can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor No winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publication.

Scores are a combination of MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Southern Rhone would taste like a Southern Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price).
I was one of the first to jump on the Robert Parker bandwagon, using numerical indications for my scores in the early 1980s. Why? Because with a database I could rate, rank and order wines in any fashion. It was just so convenient using databases. Unfortunately, the numerical system has been shown to be disgraced by overuse and "inflated numbers"; thus I have quit any ranking by number. From now on, it will just be GOOD, BETTER and BEST, which will give me some wiggle room (e.g. is this wine an 87, 88, 89, or 90? Or all of them...depends on my mood and time of day). With the rigorous standards and lab testing by the LCBO, I can safely say that every single wine at the LCBO is at least GOOD, which I would numerically rank at 75-85 points. For reasons of time and space, I will NOT be listing the GOOD wines. Just the BETTER (86-89) and the BEST (90+ ) wines. This spread of points will relate to SILVER and GOLD medals, with GOOD being BRONZE.  This also fits into my scheme for trade tastings.

MAJOR THEME:  Italian iconic wines; Chile; Thanksgiving Wines of Ontario

TOP WINES UNDER $20 
===================
ROSE+117861 FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ VQA 2024 $16.95
FIZZ+727438 CARPENÈ MALVOLTI 1868 BRUT CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE  $19.95 FIZZ+515254 VILARNAU BARCELONA RESERVA BRUT ORGANIC CAVA  $16.95

W+389262 ZUCCARDI SERIE A TORRONTÉS ARGENTINA 2024 $17.95
W+662775 D'ARENBERG THE HERMIT CRAB VIOGNIER/MARSANNE 2024 $17.95 
W+47636 KONZELMANN LEGION UNOAKED CHARDONNAY VQA 2023 $19.95
W+41906 LA PLAYA RESERVA CHARDONNAY CHILE 2023 $19.95
W+10433 MATETIC EQ COASTAL SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILE 2023 $18.95
W+557207 FLEURON DE LA REBOURGÈRE SUR LIE MUSCADET-SÈVRE ET MAINE 2023 $16.95
W+599274 DR. L RIESLING MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER 2023 $17.95
W+31789 QUINTA DA RAZA ALVARINHO PORTUGAL 2023 $19.95

R+673897 JIP JIP ROCKS SHIRAZ AUSTRALIA 2022 $16.95
R+45334 HUGH HAMILTON JIM JIM CABERNET SAUVIGNON AUSTRALIA 2022 $19.95
R+353193 ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP BLACKBERRY PATCH CABERNET AUSTRALIA 2022 $19.95
 R+47635 KONZELMANN LEGION CABERNET SAUVIGNON VQA 2024 $19.95
R+11851 CREEKSIDE RED TRACTOR CABERNET/MERLOT VQA 2020 $19.95
R+37865 LUMA CHEQUÉN GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHILE 2021 $17.95 R+349910 CHÂTEAU LA FONTAINE DE GENIN BORDEAUX 2017 $16.95
R+35721 DOMAINE HATZIMICHALIS ALFEGA ERYTHROS GREECE 2021 $17.95
R+23862 IDI DI MARZO VULGARIS MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 2022 $14.95
R+44949 JOSÉ MARIA DA FONSECA ANTICICLONE PORTUGAL 2022  $13.95
R+44953 MORGADO DE SILGUEIROS RESERVA PORTUGAL 2021 $16.95     

TOP WINES OVER $20 
==========================
ROSE+319368 CHÂTEAU D'AQUÉRIA TAVEL ROSÉ 2024 $26.95
FIZZ+47616 REDTAIL SPARKLING RIESLING VQA 2023 $22

W+416511 VASSE FELIX FILIUS CHARDONNAY AUSTRALIA 2023 $23.95
W+566026 CAVE SPRING CSV CAVE SPRING VINEYARD ESTATE GROWN RIESLING VQA
$34.95
W+431593 TAWSE LIMESTONE RIDGE-NORTH RIESLING VQA 2021 $21.95
W+302083 BACHELDER L'ARDOISE NIAGARA CHARDONNAY 2023 VQA $25.95
W+485334 KEW MARSANNE VQA 2020 $21.95
W+149302 FEATHERSTONE CANADIAN OAK CHARDONNAY VQA 2023 $24.95
W+461640 WILLIAM FÈVRE CHAMPS ROYAUX CHABLIS 2023 $38.95
W+42742 DOMAINE SAUTEREAU SANCERRE BLANC LOIRE 2023 $40.95
W+994012 FALCHINI VIGNA A SOLATÌO VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO TUSCANY 2023 $23.95

R+713024 ELDERTON BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2022 $27.95
R+20422 HIDDEN BENCH GAMAY VQA 2023 $29.95
R+230896 PENINSULA RIDGE RESERVE SYRAH VQA 2020 $29.95
R+26295 CHÂTEAU TOUR DE HAUT-MOULIN BORDEAUX  2015 $27.95
R+32608 CHÂTEAU CLARKE BORDEAUX 2018 $52.95
R+45173 JAFFELIN BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE 2023 $34.95
R+211599 LORNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2020 $22.95
R+922054 TENUTE SILVIO NARDI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 $53.95 
R+357335 HACIENDA LÓPEZ DE HARO RESERVA SPAIN 2018 $22.95


LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value...on sale  through Sunday October 12 .. better hurry!!

W H I T E W I N ES

ANSELMI SAN VINCENZO
IGT Veneto, Italy
948158 (XD – 6 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

CLOSSON CHASE THE BROCK CHARDONNAY 
VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
20899 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
164491 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $15.45 Save $1.50

FLAT ROCK CELLARS CHARDONNAY
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
286278 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY CHARDONNAY
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
326728 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

THIRTY BENCH WINEMAKER'S BLEND RIESLING 
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
24133 (D – 16 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $21.95 Save $1.00

VINELAND ESTATES ELEVATION ST.URBAN VINEYARD RIESLING
VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
38117 (M – 33 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

R E D W I N ES

13TH STREET GAMAY  VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
177824 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

FEATHERSTONE CABERNET FRANC
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
64618 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
AC, Beaujolais, France
365924 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $25.95
NOW $23.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY PINOT NOIR
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand,
590414 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $18.95 Save $3.00

CHÂTEAU TEYSSIER
AC Montagne-Saint-Émilion,
Bordeaux, France
226035 (XD – 2 g/L)
750 ml REG. $27.95
NOW $24.95 Save $3

THE FOREIGN AFFAIR THE CONSPIRACY
VQA Niagara Peninsula,
149237 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $19.95
NOW $16.95 Save $3

TAWSE GROWERS BLEND PINOT NOIR
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
130989 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $26.95 Save $3

MORE LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value...on sale   Monday October 13 through November 9 --

W H I T E W I N ES

BOSCHENDAL 1685 CHARDONNAY
WO Western Cape, South Africa
367698 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

CAVE SPRING ESTATE RIESLING
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment,
Ontario, sustainable
286377 (XD – 7 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

FLAT ROCK RIESLING 
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
43281 (M – 11 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

KIM CRAWFORD CHARDONNAY
Marlborough/Hawke's Bay,
East Coast, New Zealand
991950 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $18.95 Save $2.00

PIERRE SPARR GEWURZTRAMINER
AC Alsace, France
373373 (D – 14 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

WESTCOTT ESTATE CHARDONNAY
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
424507 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $27.95 Save $2.00

WITHER HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand, sustainable
919514 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

R E D W I N ES

CALVET RÉSERVE DES REMPARTS
SAINT-ÉMILION
AC, Bordeaux, France
31898 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

CANTO DE CASA TEMPRANILLO
DO Cariñena, Spain
43852 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

DANDELION VINEYARDS LIONHEART OF
THE BAROSSA SHIRAZ
Barossa, South Australia
167189 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $18.95 Save $2.00

DUCA DI SARAGNANO
ALCHYMIA PRIMITIVO
IGT Puglia, Italy
636613 (M – 17 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

HECHT & BANNIER LE LANGUEDOC
AC Languedoc, France
251587 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

MARCHESI DI BAROLO
LA TRADIZIONE BAROLO
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
168179 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $52.95
NOW $50.70 Save $2.25

RIVERA IL FALCONE RISERVA
CASTEL DEL MONTE
DOCG, Puglia, Italy
177295 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $26.95
NOW $23.95 Save $3.00

RUFFINO RISERVA DUCALE ORO
GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICO
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
353201 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $49.95
NOW $44.95 Save $5.00

TENUTA FRESCOBALDI DI CASTIGLIONI
IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
145920 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $20.95 Save $3.00

ANTINORI PÈPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
606541 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2

PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL
SHIRAZ/CABERNET
South Australia
285544 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $18.95
NOW $16.45 Save $2.50

FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]


 ** Some New Wines I Tasted Over the Past Season --- 

REPORT ON THE TASTE ONTARIO TORONTO TRADE & MEDIA TASTING

The Date and Time: May 26, 2025, 11AM to 2PM 
The Event: Media tasting room
The Venue: LCBO HQ Kitchener Room, third floor
The Target Audience: wine media
The Availability/Catalogue: spreadsheets were distributed well in advance..THANKS!!!
The Quote/Background: Over 105 wines (sparkling, white, red) were available for tasting in the Media Room. The trade show itself had 60 wineries and over 300 wines to sample. I could not do it all. I did not even sample all the 105 wines in the Media Room! 

The Wines: I did not taste all the wines; indeed, I did not taste all the chardonnays. But I tasted as many as I could, along with some sparklers, riesling, pinot noir. Prices are retail. The highlight for me was the "double platinum" I should award for two wines that were faves with me today. I had not tasted this vintage of either of them before, but both chardonnays managed to push my buttons.

******Domaine Le Clos Jordanne Jordan Village Chardonnay    Niagara Peninsula    2022 +20455  $30
******Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Beal Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay Niagara Peninsula    2021    $26.95 

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Broken Stone Winery    County Grown Chardonnay Prince Edward County 2023 VINTAGES +668269     $29.95 
-Charles Baker Wines    Picone Vineyard Riesling Vinemount Ridge     2014    $49.95 
-Charles Baker Wines    Picone Vineyard Riesling Vinemount Ridge     2021    750 $44.95 
-Closson Chase Vineyards Churchside Pinot Noir    Prince Edward County    2022 $50
-Closson Chase Vineyards South Clos Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2022    $50
-Cloudsley Cellars     Chardonnay, Twenty Mile Bench 2023 $36.93 
-Domaine Queylus     Mountainview Pinot Noir Lincoln Lakeshore 2020 $80
-Domaine Queylus     Chardonnay Réserve Du Domaine Niagara Peninsula 2022 $48.70 
-Hidden Bench Estate Winery Chardonnay    Beamsville Bench    2022    +68817 $31.95 
-Hidden Bench Estate Winery Pinot Noir Beamsville Bench 2022 +274753     $37.95 
-Huff Estates Winery Cuveé Peter Huff Prince Edward County    2021 +198754 $40 
-Huff Estates Winery Catharine'S Chardonnay Prince Edward County 2022    +88955 $35 
-Icellars Estate Winery Syrah    Twenty Mile Bench 2020 $89.27 
-Icellars Estate Winery Wiyana Wanda Niagara-on-the-Lake 2020  $134.47 
-Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Pinot Noir    Niagara Peninsula    2022    $29.95 
-Kew Vineyards Traditional Method    Beamsville Bench    2019    $29.95 
-Leaning Post Wines Sauvignon Blanc Niagara Lakeshore     2024    $29.58 
-Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard County Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2021 +381715     $59.20 
-Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard    Cuvée L Pinot Noir Ontario 2022 +36826 $99.20 
-Stratus Vineyards Alto White    Niagara-on-the-Lake 2024    $28.95 
-Stratus Vineyards        Cabernet Franc Amhpora Niagara-on-the-Lake 2022 $65.20 
-Strewn Winery Terroir Riesling Niagara-on-the-Lake 2019    $24.83 
-Tawse Winery Tawse Robyn's Block Chardonnay Twenty Mile Bench 2022 +416321     $46.95 
-The Foreign Affair Winery Traditional Method Vinemount Ridge 2022 $34.95 
-Thirty Bench Wine Makers Small Lot Riesling 'Wood Post Vineyard' Beamsville Bench 2021    $29
-Trail Estate Winery Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2023    $50
-Trius Winery Trius Showcase Blanc De Noirs Niagara Peninsula    NV $58
-Westcott Vineyards Brilliant Blanc De Noirs Vinemount Ridge NV    $48


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (86 – 89 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Big Head Wines    Lipinski Family Viognier Four Mile Creek    2022    $90
-Black Bank Hill    Chardonnay    Lincoln Lakeshore     2022    $40
-Broken Stone Winery Pinot Noir "The One" Prince Edward County    2023    $39.95 
-Cave Spring Vineyard Pinot Gris Estate Beamsville Bench 2022 +903719     $27.95 
-Cave Spring Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Beamsville Bench 2021 +246561     $39.95 
-Cooper's Hawk Vineyards CHV Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Ontario 2023 +44465- [Convenience & Wine Boutique only] $20.15 
-Creekside Estate Winery Iconcolast Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Niagara Peninsula 2023    +520627 $28
-Konzelmann Estate Winery Gewürztraminer Reserve Niagara Peninsula 2024 +392367     $24.95 
-Lailey Winery Stonebridge Blanc De Blanc Brut Nature Four Mile Creek    2020 $64
-Lailey Winery Lailey Pinot Noir Niagara-on-the-Lake 2022    $42
-Malivoire Wine Company Courtney Gamay Beamsville Bench 2022     $36.36 
-Malivoire Wine Company Gewurztraminer    Beamsville Bench    2024    $25.06
-Megalomaniac Wines Narcisisst Riesling    Niagara Peninsula    2023    +67587 $22.74 
-Meldville Wines     Sauvignon Blanc    Lincoln Lakeshore     2023    750  $20
-Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Ravine Vineyard Small Batch Riesling    Four Mile Creek    2023 $25 
-Rosehall Run Vineyard Chardonnay Musqué Prince Edward County    2024    $26
-Rosewood Estates Winery White Rabbit    Niagara Peninsula    2024 $20.20
-Southbrook Organic Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon Niagara Peninsula    2021    $29.95 
-Strewn Winery Terroir Strewn Three     Niagara-on-the-Lake 2020 $99.41 
-Tawse Winery Cherry Pinot Noir Twenty Mile Bench    2022    $33.15 
-Trail Estate Winery Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2022    $48

The Food:  Oliver & Bonacini presented a Harvest Table - two kinds of salmon (gravlax, smoke bloke), hummus with root veggies, two kinds of salumni, diverse Ontario cheeses (e.g., Ontario Blue, Gunn's Hill Brie, Ontario Gouda), Kozlik's mustards, rosemary focaccia, crisp biscuits.
The Downside: well, it was my birthday, so I had to hustle through the day.
The Upside: a chance to sit down and actually taste the wines before expectorating. 
The Contact Person: andrea@winesofontario.ca
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 93

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

Taste Ontario Trade and Media Wine Tasting

REPORT ON THE TASTE ONTARIO TORONTO TRADE & MEDIA TASTING

The Date and Time: May 26, 2025, 11AM to 2PM 
The Event: Media tasting room
The Venue: LCBO HQ Kitchener Room, third floor
The Target Audience: wine media
The Availability/Catalogue: spreadsheets were distributed well in advance..THANKS!!!
The Quote/Background: Over 105 wines (sparkling, white, red) were available for tasting in the Media Room. The trade show itself had 60 wineries and over 300 wines to sample. I could not do it all. I did not even sample all the 105 wines in the Media Room! 

The Wines: I did not taste all the wines; indeed, I did not taste all the chardonnays. But I tasted as many as I could, along with some sparklers, riesling, pinot noir. Prices are retail. The highlight for me was the "double platinum" I should award for two wines that were faves with me today. I had not tasted this vintage of either of them before, but both chardonnays managed to push my buttons.

******Domaine Le Clos Jordanne Jordan Village Chardonnay    Niagara Peninsula    2022 +20455  $30
******Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Beal Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay Niagara Peninsula    2021    $26.95 

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Broken Stone Winery    County Grown Chardonnay Prince Edward County 2023 VINTAGES +668269     $29.95 
-Charles Baker Wines    Picone Vineyard Riesling Vinemount Ridge     2014    $49.95 
-Charles Baker Wines    Picone Vineyard Riesling Vinemount Ridge     2021    750 $44.95 
-Closson Chase Vineyards Churchside Pinot Noir    Prince Edward County    2022 $50
-Closson Chase Vineyards South Clos Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2022    $50
-Cloudsley Cellars     Chardonnay, Twenty Mile Bench 2023 $36.93 
-Domaine Queylus     Mountainview Pinot Noir Lincoln Lakeshore 2020 $80
-Domaine Queylus     Chardonnay Réserve Du Domaine Niagara Peninsula 2022 $48.70 
-Hidden Bench Estate Winery Chardonnay    Beamsville Bench    2022    +68817 $31.95 
-Hidden Bench Estate Winery Pinot Noir Beamsville Bench 2022 +274753     $37.95 
-Huff Estates Winery Cuveé Peter Huff Prince Edward County    2021 +198754 $40 
-Huff Estates Winery Catharine'S Chardonnay Prince Edward County 2022    +88955 $35 
-Icellars Estate Winery Syrah    Twenty Mile Bench 2020 $89.27 
-Icellars Estate Winery Wiyana Wanda Niagara-on-the-Lake 2020  $134.47 
-Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Pinot Noir    Niagara Peninsula    2022    $29.95 
-Kew Vineyards Traditional Method    Beamsville Bench    2019    $29.95 
-Leaning Post Wines Sauvignon Blanc Niagara Lakeshore     2024    $29.58 
-Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard County Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2021 +381715     $59.20 
-Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard    Cuvée L Pinot Noir Ontario 2022 +36826 $99.20 
-Stratus Vineyards Alto White    Niagara-on-the-Lake 2024    $28.95 
-Stratus Vineyards        Cabernet Franc Amhpora Niagara-on-the-Lake 2022 $65.20 
-Strewn Winery Terroir Riesling Niagara-on-the-Lake 2019    $24.83 
-Tawse Winery Tawse Robyn's Block Chardonnay Twenty Mile Bench 2022 +416321     $46.95 
-The Foreign Affair Winery Traditional Method Vinemount Ridge 2022 $34.95 
-Thirty Bench Wine Makers Small Lot Riesling 'Wood Post Vineyard' Beamsville Bench 2021    $29
-Trail Estate Winery Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2023    $50
-Trius Winery Trius Showcase Blanc De Noirs Niagara Peninsula    NV $58
-Westcott Vineyards Brilliant Blanc De Noirs Vinemount Ridge NV    $48


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (86 – 89 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Big Head Wines    Lipinski Family Viognier Four Mile Creek    2022    $90
-Black Bank Hill    Chardonnay    Lincoln Lakeshore     2022    $40
-Broken Stone Winery Pinot Noir "The One" Prince Edward County    2023    $39.95 
-Cave Spring Vineyard Pinot Gris Estate Beamsville Bench 2022 +903719     $27.95 
-Cave Spring Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Beamsville Bench 2021 +246561     $39.95 
-Cooper's Hawk Vineyards CHV Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Ontario 2023 +44465- [Convenience & Wine Boutique only] $20.15 
-Creekside Estate Winery Iconcolast Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Niagara Peninsula 2023    +520627 $28
-Konzelmann Estate Winery Gewürztraminer Reserve Niagara Peninsula 2024 +392367     $24.95 
-Lailey Winery Stonebridge Blanc De Blanc Brut Nature Four Mile Creek    2020 $64
-Lailey Winery Lailey Pinot Noir Niagara-on-the-Lake 2022    $42
-Malivoire Wine Company Courtney Gamay Beamsville Bench 2022     $36.36 
-Malivoire Wine Company Gewurztraminer    Beamsville Bench    2024    $25.06
-Megalomaniac Wines Narcisisst Riesling    Niagara Peninsula    2023    +67587 $22.74 
-Meldville Wines     Sauvignon Blanc    Lincoln Lakeshore     2023    750  $20
-Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Ravine Vineyard Small Batch Riesling    Four Mile Creek    2023 $25 
-Rosehall Run Vineyard Chardonnay Musqué Prince Edward County    2024    $26
-Rosewood Estates Winery White Rabbit    Niagara Peninsula    2024 $20.20
-Southbrook Organic Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon Niagara Peninsula    2021    $29.95 
-Strewn Winery Terroir Strewn Three     Niagara-on-the-Lake 2020 $99.41 
-Tawse Winery Cherry Pinot Noir Twenty Mile Bench    2022    $33.15 
-Trail Estate Winery Chardonnay Prince Edward County    2022    $48

The Food:  Oliver & Bonacini presented a Harvest Table - two kinds of salmon (gravlax, smoke bloke), hummus with root veggies, two kinds of salumni, diverse Ontario cheeses (e.g., Ontario Blue, Gunn's Hill Brie, Ontario Gouda), Kozlik's mustards, rosemary focaccia, crisp biscuits.
The Downside: well, it was my birthday, so I had to hustle through the day.
The Upside: a chance to sit down and actually taste the wines before expectorating. 
The Contact Person: andrea@winesofontario.ca
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 93

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: under/over $20 for SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 release.

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES:  under/over $20 for  SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of wine news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These notes for top wines available through  LCBO Vintages New Releases (on a bi-weekly basis) can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor No winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publications. Evaluations are a combined MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Rhone would taste like a Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price). 

MAJOR THEME:  Mature Wines

Top Wines UNDER $20 
=================
       
ROSE+43531 RAYMOND LES HAUTES DE LAGARDE BORDEAUX ROSÉ 2024 $18.95 
ROSE+32422 LYV ROSÉ LANGUEDOC NV $19.95
FIZZ+29948 FAUSTINO BRUT CAVA NV $16.95

W+540823 SECRETO DE VIU MANENT GRAN RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 CHILE $16.95
W+734798 THORNBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 NEW ZEALAND $18.95
W+43360 TE PA MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 NEW ZEALAND $18.95
W+44952 LAVRADORES DE FEITORIA WHITE 2023 PORTUGAL $15.95
W+18687 ALVI'S DRIFT PRIVATE CELLAR SIGNATURE RANGE VIOGNIER 2024 SOUTH AFRICA $14.95
W+146423 SUTHERLAND CHARDONNAY 2021 SOUTH AFRICA $19.95
W+437707 ONTAÑÓN VIURA 2021 SPAIN $17.95

R+36238 THOMAS GOSS MCLAREN VALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 $16.95
R+30994 CONCHA Y TORO CASILLERO DEL DIABLO RESERVA ESPECIAL CABERNET CHILE $17.95
R+44199 CHATEAU DE LYDE CADILLAC CÔTES DE BORDEAUX 2021 $16.95
R+540831 CHÂTEAU DU GRAND CAUMONT CUVÉE TRADITION CORBIÈRES 2023  $13.95 
R+380675 DOMAINE AUTRAND CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2023 $16.95
R+729962 DELAS SAINT-ESPRIT CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2022 $19.95
R+13034 IUZZOLINI CIRÒ ROSSO CLASSICO 2023 CALABRIA $18.95
R+642421 VALPANTENA TORRE DEL FALASCO VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 2022 $19.95
R+50930 QUINTA DAS SETENCOSTAS ALENQUER RED 2020 PORTUGAL $13.95
R+166579 MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS RESERVA 2020 SPAIN $16.95
R+295618 CAVINO NEMEA GRANDE RESERVE 2018 GREECE  $19.95

Top Wines OVER $20 
================
FIZZ+42057 ACKERMAN BULLE ROYALE CRÉMANT DE LOIRE BRUT SPARKLING  $20.95

W+25235 CAVE SPRING ESTATE PINOT GRIS 2022 VQA $27.95 
W+747600 PIERRE SPARR GRANDE RÉSERVE GEWURZTRAMINER 2023 $20.95
W+26431 BLASON DE BOURGOGNE BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2022  $22.95 
W+ 23988 TERRES SECRÈTES LES PRÉLUDES MÂCON-VILLAGES 2023 $23.95
W+36446 PANIZZI VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO 2023 $24.95

R+142398 WAKEFIELD JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022  AUSTRALIA $24.95
R+47390 RAVINE GAMAY NOIR 2022 VQA $22.95
R+355008 PELLER PRIVATE RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2022 VQA $29.95
R+594002 JACKSON-TRIGGS GRAND RESERVE MERITAGE 2022 VQA  $29.95
R+45086 MONTES ALPHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 CHILE  $32.95
R+637835 CHÂTEAU DES TOURS BROUILLY 2023 BEAULOLAIS $22.95
R+44663 AGRAMONT GRAN RESERVA 2015 SPAIN $22.95
R+573485 CASTELLI DEL GREVEPESA CASTELGREVE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021  $22.95

LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value...on sale  through Sunday October 12, 2025....

W H I T E W I N ES

ANSELMI SAN VINCENZO
IGT Veneto, Italy
948158 (XD – 6 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

CLOSSON CHASE THE BROCK CHARDONNAY 
VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
20899 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
164491 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $15.45 Save $1.50

FLAT ROCK CELLARS CHARDONNAY
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
286278 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY CHARDONNAY
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
326728 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

THIRTY BENCH WINEMAKER'S BLEND RIESLING 
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
24133 (D – 16 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $21.95 Save $1.00

VINELAND ESTATES ELEVATION ST.URBAN VINEYARD RIESLING
VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
38117 (M – 33 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

R E D W I N ES

13TH STREET GAMAY  VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
177824 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

FEATHERSTONE CABERNET FRANC
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
64618 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
AC, Beaujolais, France
365924 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $25.95
NOW $23.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY PINOT NOIR
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand,
590414 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $18.95 Save $3.00

CHÂTEAU TEYSSIER
AC Montagne-Saint-Émilion,
Bordeaux, France
226035 (XD – 2 g/L)
750 ml REG. $27.95
NOW $24.95 Save $3

THE FOREIGN AFFAIR THE CONSPIRACY
VQA Niagara Peninsula,
149237 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $19.95
NOW $16.95 Save $3

TAWSE GROWERS BLEND PINOT NOIR
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
130989 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $26.95 Save $3.00


FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]

 

** Some New Wines I Tasted Over the Past Season --- 

REPORT ON LIFFORD CELLARS GRAND TASTING GUIDE MAY 2025

The Date and Time: May 14, 2025  1:30PM - 4:30PM
The Event: Lifford Grand Tasting
The Venue: The Carlu
The Target Audience: wine media and sommeliers, private clients
The Availability/Catalogue: A nice solid booklet of some 64 pages, spiral bound with all the details of producer, name, vintage, price, availability (con or pvt or winery direct or LCBO) -- some wines were only available to taste.
The Quote/Background: 12 countries and 56 producers were involved --     
    Argentina: Finca Decero, Grupo Colomé, Humberto Canale Winery.
    Australia: Endeavour Group, Shaw + Smith.
    Canada: Bachelder, Poplar Grove, Tawse Winery. 
    Chile: Santa Rita Estates, Viña Echeverria.
    France: Champagne Billecart Salmon, Champagne Bruno Paillard, Château Gassier, Château Capet Guillier, Château de Pommard, Château de Sancerre, Domaine Cazes, Domaine Gueneau, Domaine Laroche, Domaine Laura Bourdy, Domaine Zinck, Famille Quiot, L'Oratoire Des Papes, Maison Champy, Ogier, TWINS Bordeaux, Vignobles Jean-Jean.
    Germany: Dr. Loosen.
    Italy: Allegrini Wines, Cabert, Cotarella Family, Dal Cero Family, Ethica Wines, Gigi Rosso, Il Poggione, Marchesi di Grésy, Paolo Scavino, Poggio al Tesoro, Rivera, Sebastian Van de Sype / Frank Cornelissen, Speri, Travaglini.
    New Zealand: Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Staete Landt Wine Company. 
    Portugal: Ramos Pinto (including ports).
    South Africa: B Vintners | Raats, Boschendal, Bruce Jack Wines, 
    Spain: Altolandon, Familia Martinez Zabala (Faustino), Giro Ribot.
    USA: Delicato Family Wines, Masut Vineyard & Winery.

The Wines: Again, I could not taste all of them, just the ones below...Prices are for licensees.

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Champagne Billecart Salmon Le Reserve NV $94.99
-Champagne Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2012 $314.99
-Champagne Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvee Extra Brut $104.99
-Champagne Bruno Paillard Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Extra Brut $156.99
-Champagne Bruno Paillard Rose Extra Brut NV $142.99
-Allan Scott Cecilia Brut NV Marlborough New Zealand $29.99
-Leonie de la Chateau la Tour Blanche 2023 Bordeaux $61.99
-Chateau Brane Cantenac Blanc 2021 Bordeaux $149.99
-Dr.Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten 2021 Mosel $59.99
-Domaine Laroche Chablis Les Vaudevey 2022  $61.99
-Staete Landt State of Grace Pinot Noir 2019 New Zealand $36.99
-Staete Landt State of Liberation Pinot Noir Otago New Zealand $69.99
-Finca Decero Amano Blen Remolinos Mendoza 2020 $66.99
-ll  Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli $142.99
-Chateau de Trignon Gigondas 2019 Rhone $46.99
-Bachelder Ivy & Warren Saunders Haut Chardonnay 2022 VQA $38.87
-Bachelder Wismer Wingfield Chardonnay 2022 VQA $47.63
-Tawse Robyn's Block Chardonnay 2022 VQA $37.29
-Tawse David's Block Blanc de Blancs 2011 VQA Fizz $42
-Domaine Zinck Riesling Grand Cru Eichberg 2019 Alsace $66.99
-Domaine Zinck Riesling Grand Cru Goldert 2019 Alsace $66.99
-Bruce Jack Reserve Chardonnay 2023 South Africa   ????
-Chateau du Trignon Cotes du Rhone White Marsanne 2022 $23.99
-Domaine Duclaux Chateauneuf-du-Pape White 2023 $63.99

***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (87 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Sancerre Blanc La Guiberte, 2024, Domaine Alain Gueneau, Loire Valley $42.99
-Tenuta Il Poggione Vermentino/Chardonnay 2024 Tuscany $20.99
-Black Stallion Heritage Chardonnay Carneros California 2022 $34.99
-Allegrini Amarone 2020 Veneto $119.99
-Familia Martinez Zaballa Gran Reserva Faustino 2004  $119.99
-Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2023 Adelaide Hills $43.99
-Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Viognier 2023 $16.99
-Boschendal Cap Classique Brut Rose NV South Africa $29.99

The Food: there were two charcuterie tables, with cured and smoked meats (Italianate), smoked salmon, Canadian cheese, marinated mushrooms, artichokes, pickled giardiniera, cured tomatoes, mixed olives, Oliver and Bonacini artisan breads, biscuits, crostini, grissini.
The Downside: nothing beyond a slight confusion over the booklet's page numbers and table numbers - but I needed the walk around exercise!!
The Upside: it was good for Lifford to be back at the grand tasting events -- it has been a long time, six years.
The Contact Person: grandtasting@lifford.com
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 92+

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

REPORT ON TRE BICCHIERI 2025 WINE TASTING EVENT TORONTO

REPORT ON TRE BICCHIERI 2025 WINE TASTING EVENT TORONTO

The Date and Time: May 12, 2025  12:30 PM - 4:30PM
The Event: Tre Bicchieri tasting in Toronto
The Venue: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
The Target Audience: wine trade and wine media
The Availability/Catalogue: QR codes were used.
The Quote/Background: this was a smaller assortment of wines than usual. The crowd remained the same size as always. The masterclass was on Abruzzo wines. Here are the participating wineries:

ANDREOLA ARILLO IN TERRABIANCA BERSANO
BERTANI CASALE DEL GIGLIO
CASTELLO DI GABBIANO
CASTELLO DI QUERCETO COLOGNOLE
CORTONESI CUSUMANO FAMIGLIA CECCHI
FRANCESCO TORNATORE GIODO IL BORRO
ISTINE LE MICCINE MARCHESI FRESCOBALDI
MARIA CATERINA DEI MARILISA ALLEGRINI
MASCIARELLI MENHIR MARANGELLI
MEZZACORONA OTTELLA PANIZZI
PASINI SAN GIOVANNI PASQUA
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE - FAMIGLIA ZINGARELLI
SORELLE BRONCA TENUTA BORGO CONVENTI
TENUTA CASADEI TENUTA DI ARCENO
TENUTA STELLA TORRE A CONA
UMANI RONCHI VILLA SANDI VINICOLA ARNO
ZENATO

The Wines: [I did not notice any Franciacorta, and please excuse any typos, thx]

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Villa Della Torre [Valpolicella, Amarone & Lugana]
-Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Allegrini
-San Polo Montalcino Allegrini
-Tenuta della Famiglia Cecchi Villa Rosa Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2020
-Famigilia Cecchi Villa Cerna Primocolle 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva
-Cecchi Chianti Classico 2021
-Castello di Roncade Treviso Cabernet Piave Veneto 2022 $19.95 Tifa
-Poggio tonde Chianti Il Presone 2017 $26.95 Tifa
-Giuliana Vicini Pescura Trebbiano d'Abrusso 2023 $19.95 Tifa
-Jasci & Marchesani Nerube Pecorino Superiore 2024 organic
-Jasci & Marchesani Nerube Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo  2024 organic
-Jasci & Marchesani Trebbiano d'Abruzzo  2024 organic
-Tornatore Etna Rosso 2023 Sicily 
-Tornatore Etna Rosso  Pietrarizzo 2022 Sicily
-Tornatore Etna Rosso  Riserva 2020 Sicily
-Tornatore Etna Bianco 2023
-Tornatore Etna Rosato 2024 Sicily
-Torre A Cona Rosso dell' anno single vineyard
-Torre A Cona Molino degli Innocenti Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
-Torre A Cona  Badia a Corte Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
-Torre A Cona Terre di Cino Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
-Torre A Cona Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2024
-Stephania Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Cuore di Vino 2006
-Stephania Pepe Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Pepe Rosa 2005


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (87 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Nipozanno Riserva 2021
-Zenato Lugana Riserva 2021
-Cantina Tollo Pecorino Orapiena 2024
-Cantina Tollo  Orapiena Riserva 2024
-Montepulciano d'Abrusso Pierame 2022
-Torre A Cona Fontesanta Toscana Rosato IGT 2024
-Ciavolich IGT Terre d'Abruzzo Pecorino Aries 2024
-Ciavolich Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Divus 2020
-Cirelli Pecorino Abruzzo 2022 organic
-Valori Colline Teramane Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore organic
-Valori Abruzzo Pecorino Chiamami Quando Piove 2024 organic

The Food: there were cheese boards, meat boards, marinated roasted bell peppers, salads, breads, sun dried tomatoes, and some cooked orecchiette from Puro Artignale, and espresso coffees roasted in Rome from Alunni. 
The Downside: a smaller show than in the past
The Upside: a chance to taste some really impressive Italian wines
The Contact Person: gamberorossocanada@sogood.it
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 88.

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

Eating Well 19 One-Pot Dinners That Aren’t Soup or Stew

-01 of 19 One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo
This creamy orzo with white beans and sun-dried tomatoes is the ultimate weeknight winner, ready in just 30 minutes! This comforting dish combines tender orzo, protein-packed white beans and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic-and-herb cheese sauce. 

-02 of 19 Cheesy One-Pot Chicken-Broccoli Orzo
This cheesy chicken-broccoli orzo is the ultimate weeknight game-changer. This dish brings crowd-pleasing flavors together in one pan for easy cleanup. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying, comforting and delicious. Sharp Cheddar cheese adds savory flavor, but another easy-melting cheese like Gruyère or Swiss would work well too.

-03 of 19 One-Pot Potato Curry
This potato curry recipe takes inspiration from both north and south Indian dishes, blending the aromatic spices common in the north, with a nod to thoran in the south with the addition of coconut milk. The simplicity of cooking everything in one pot adds to its appeal, allowing the flavors to meld together 

-04 of 19 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli & Red Peppers
Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy one-pot recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole-grains or rice.

-05 of 19 Creamy Pesto Beans
These creamy pesto beans come together in just 30 minutes. The sauce clings to tender white beans, and whatever is left is perfect for sopping up with a warm, crusty baguette. For a heartier meal, serve the beans over whole-grain pasta, letting the sauce coat every bite.

-06 of 19 Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet
In this healthy one-pan meal, ground beef and potatoes team up with colorful veggies, including kale, tomato and peppers. Everything is cooked in one skillet, which builds layers of flavor while also cutting back on the number of dishes.

-07 of 19 One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoes
This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh and healthy—what's not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps.

-08 of 19 One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
This one-pot pasta with tangy tomato-basil sauce is a simple, fast and easy weeknight dinner. All of your ingredients go into one pot, and with a bit of stirring and about 25 minutes of cook time, you'll have a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy.

-09 of 19 American Goulash
Known as old-fashioned goulash, perfect economical family meal. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can be made in just one pot.

-10 of 19 Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.

-11 of 19 One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
-This chicken Parmesan pasta uses the one-pot pasta method to cook your noodles, chicken and sauce all in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner.

-12 of 19 One-Skillet Cheesy Ground Chicken Pasta
Make this cheesy ground chicken pasta recipe for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine.

-13 of 19 Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet
This Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet is the perfect dish for scooping up with your favorite toasted whole-grain bread. Juicy cherry tomatoes burst as they roast, mingling with creamy white beans to create a flavorful base. Chunky pieces of feta cheese are nestled into the skillet and baked until warm and soft. The result is a savory, creamy mix with tangy bites of feta in every bite.

-14 of 19 Baked Tomato & Feta Rice
Juicy roasted tomatoes and creamy melted feta are the stars in this flavorful casserole. Made in just one baking dish, this hearty dinner is the perfect choice for weeknights. If you want to amp up the tomato flavor, try adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the casserole.

-15 of 19 Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Skillet
This creamy spinach-and-artichoke chicken skillet serves up the classic combo often reserved for dips, elevating it to main-dish status with the addition of quick-cooking chicken cutlets. It's a one-pan wonder that comes together quickly, perfect for those busy nights when you crave something comforting yet sophisticated without spending hours in the kitchen. We prefer tender canned artichokes here, but be sure to give them a good rinse to wash away some of the sodium. Add some crushed red pepper to give this dish a little kick.

-16 of 19 Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole Skillet
This honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice.

-17 of 19 Chickpeas alla Vodka
This Chickpeas alla Vodka is the ultra-quick, fiber-packed dinner you've been waiting for! Chickpeas are swimming in a creamy vodka sauce that gets enhancements from sautéed garlic, onion and vibrant green baby kale. Crispy, toasted whole-wheat bread is perfect for dipping. You can customize this dish easily by using spinach in place of kale.

-18 of 19 Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole
This wild rice and mushroom casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty, wholesome ingredients with rich, savory flavors all in one skillet. The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients. It's the perfect balance of texture and taste—a cozy, one-pan meal that's easy to make, which makes it even more comforting.

-19 of 19 Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Butter Beans
These creamy garlic-Parmesan butter beans are a quick and comforting plant-based dinner. Velvety butter beans are simmered in broth with plenty of garlic and Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and flavorful stew-like dinner. Served with crusty bread for dipping.

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WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: under/over $20 for SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of wine news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These notes for top wines available through  LCBO Vintages New Releases (on a bi-weekly basis) can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor No winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publications. Evaluations are a combined MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Rhone would taste like a Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price). 

MAJOR THEME:  Ontario Wines

Top Wines UNDER $20 
=================

FIZZ+42128 JULIEN BARTHAZAC BRUT CREMANT DE BORDEAUX  $19.95

W+37559 ESTERHÁZY KLIMT GRÜNER VELTLINER 2024 AUSTRIA $15.95
W+89029 TAWSE SKETCHES RIESLING 2022 VQA $19.95
W+303628 SANTA RITA MEDALLA REAL GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2023 CHILE $17.95 W+269852 WILLM GEWURZTRAMINER RESERVE 2022 ALSACE $19.95
W+44218 KTIMA KISSA PENTANEMI 2024 GREECE $18.95
W+17561 ORCHARD LANE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 NEW ZEALAND $19.95
W+610295 AVELEDA ALVARINHO 2024 PORTUGAL $15.95
W+45168 SIMONSIG STARTING BLOCKS CHENIN BLANC 2024 SOUTH AFRICA  $15.95  W+113696 VIÑA ESMERALDA 2024 SPAIN $14.95

R+28085 SOPHENIA KARMA MALBEC 2023 ARGENTINA $19.95
R+23905 KNAPPSTEIN CLARE VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 AUSTRALIA $19.95 
R+494690 DEMAZET ARMOIRIES TRADITION CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2023  $15.95
R+44211 OLIVIER COSTE OLD STAR CARIGNAN NOIR 2022 LANGUEDOC $19.95
R+17403 TORRE ZAMBRA MADIA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 2021 $16.95
R+10605 UGGIANO ROCCIALTA CHIANTI RISERVA 2021 $18.95

Top Wines OVER $20 
================

FIZZ+380030 KEW BLANC DE NOIRS 2020 VQA $32.95
FIZZ+130047 KRONE CUVÉE CAP CLASSIQUE BRUT ROSÉ CUVÉE SPARKLING 2022 SOUTH AFRICA $21.95

W+256552 CAVE SPRING ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY 2023 VQA $21.95
W+319640 THIRTY BENCH STEEL POST VINEYARD SMALLLOT RIESLING 2021 VQA $28.95
W+184549 LE CLOS JORDANNE LE GRAND CLOS CHARDONNAY 2021 VQA $55.00 
W+20455 LE CLOS JORDANNE JORDAN VILLAGE CHARDONNAY 2022 VQA $30.00
W+45172 PASCAL BOUCHARD BLANCS CAILLOUX PETIT CHABLIS 2023 $28.95
W+42445 DOMAINE FLEURIET TRADITION SANCERRE 2023 LOIRE $36.85
W+36445 FANTINI CALALENTA PECORINO 2024 ABRUZZI $20.95
W+17364 ELENA WALCH PINOT GRIGIO 2024 ALTO ADIGE $26.95
W+45453 DOMAINE CATHERINE & PIERRE BRETON CUVÉE TRINCH! ÉPAULÉ JETÉ LOIRE  $25.95
 
R+333229 WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE THE SIDING CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 AUSTRALIA $24.95
R+11582 BACHELDER LES VILLAGES BENCH PINOT NOIR 2023 VQA $34.95
R+427500 WESTCOTT ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2021 VQA $31.95
R+284570 TAWSE GROWERS BLEND CABERNET FRANC 2020 VQA $29.95
R+184564 LE CLOS JORDANNE LE GRAND CLOS PINOT NOIR 2021 VQA $55.00
R+42029 CELLIER DES SAINT-ETIENNE MOULIN-A-VENT 2022 BEAUJOLAIS  $24.95 
R+512111 CHÂTEAU BEL ORME TRONQUOY-DE-LALANDE 2019 BORDEAUX $34.95
R+40445 TSIMBIDI LA-LU-DI AGIORGITIKO 2022 GREECE $21.95
R+44670 ASCHERI S. GIACOMO NEBBIOLO 2023 PIEDMONT $29.95
R+276030 MURIEL RESERVA 2019 SPAIN $21.95

LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value wines...on sale  to Sept. 14, 2025....better hurry!!!

W H I T E W I N ES & ROSE

TAWSE SPARK LIMESTONE RIDGE
ORGANIC BRUT SPARKLING RIESLING 
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment,
Ontario, traditional method
370361 (M – 19 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

MALIVOIRE LADYBUG ROSÉ
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario,
sustainable, vegan
559088 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

BANFI PRINCIPESSA GAVIA GAVI
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
250696 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

FERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE
DOP, Abruzzo, Italy
573683 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

FLAT ROCK TWISTED WHITE
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable
1578 (D – 15 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

KIM CRAWFORD MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
35386 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $18.95 Save $3.00

OYSTER BAY PINOT GRIGIO
Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand
326090 (XD – 5 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

PACO & LOLA ALBARIÑO
DO Rías Baixas, Spain
350041 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $21.95 Save $2.00

PIERRE SPARR GEWURZTRAMINER
AC Alsace, France
373373 (D – 16 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL
CHARDONNAY
Clare Valley/Limestone Coast,
South Australia
711556 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

R E D W I N ES

CONCHA Y TORO MARQUES DE CASA
CONCHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Puente Alto, Chile
337238 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

KAIKEN ESTATE MALBEC
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
58339 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $17.95 Save $1.00

LAN CRIANZA
DOCa Rioja, Spain
166538 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS
GRAN RESERVA
DOP Cariñena, Spain
82024 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS RESERVA
DO Cariñena, Spain
166579 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $15.45 Save $1.50

ROCCA DELLE MACÌE RISERVA CHIANTI
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
111641 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

UMBERTO CESARI LIANO
SANGIOVESE/CABERNET SAUVIGNON
IGT Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
225086 (D – 11 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $24.95 Save $5.00

VIGNERONS DE BUXY BUISSONNIER
CÔTE CHALONNAISE PINOT NOIR
AC, Burgundy, France
28284 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $21.95 Save $2.00

ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP
CHOCOLATE FACTORY SHIRAZ
Vegan, McLaren Vale, South Australia
396481 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $18.95 Save $1.00


LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value...on sale  Mon Sept 15 through Sunday October 12, 2025....

W H I T E W I N ES

ANSELMI SAN VINCENZO
IGT Veneto, Italy
948158 (XD – 6 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

CLOSSON CHASE THE BROCK CHARDONNAY 
VQA Niagara River,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
20899 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
164491 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $15.45 Save $1.50

FLAT ROCK CELLARS CHARDONNAY 
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
286278 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY CHARDONNAY
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
326728 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

THIRTY BENCH WINEMAKER'S BLEND RIESLING 
VQA Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
24133 (D – 16 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $21.95 Save $1.00

VINELAND ESTATES ELEVATION ST.
URBAN VINEYARD RIESLING 6
VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario
38117 (M – 33 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

R E D W I N ES

13TH STREET GAMAY 
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable
177824 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

RED WINES

FEATHERSTONE CABERNET FRANC
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, vegan
64618 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
AC, Beaujolais, France
365924 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $25.95
NOW $23.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY PINOT NOIR
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand,
sustainable
590414 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $18.95 Save $3.00

CHÂTEAU TEYSSIER AC Montagne-Saint-Émilion,
Bordeaux, France
226035 (XD – 2 g/L)
750 ml REG. $27.95
NOW $24.95 Save $3

THE FOREIGN AFFAIR THE CONSPIRACY
VQA Niagara Peninsula
149237 (XD – 3 g/L)
750 ml REG. $19.95
NOW $16.95 Save $3

TAWSE GROWERS BLEND PINOT NOIR
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
130989 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $26.95 Save $3.00



FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]

 

** Some Recent Wines that  I have tasted....


REPORT ON TRE BICCHIERI 2025 WINE TASTING EVENT TORONTO

The Date and Time: May 12, 2025  12:30 PM - 4:30PM
The Event: Tre Bicchieri tasting in Toronto
The Venue: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
The Target Audience: wine trade and wine media
The Availability/Catalogue: QR codes were used.
The Quote/Background: this was a smaller assortment of wines than usual. The crowd remained the same size as always. The masterclass was on Abruzzo wines. Here are the participating wineries:

ANDREOLA ARILLO IN TERRABIANCA BERSANO
BERTANI CASALE DEL GIGLIO
CASTELLO DI GABBIANO
CASTELLO DI QUERCETO COLOGNOLE
CORTONESI CUSUMANO FAMIGLIA CECCHI
FRANCESCO TORNATORE GIODO IL BORRO
ISTINE LE MICCINE MARCHESI FRESCOBALDI
MARIA CATERINA DEI MARILISA ALLEGRINI
MASCIARELLI MENHIR MARANGELLI
MEZZACORONA OTTELLA PANIZZI
PASINI SAN GIOVANNI PASQUA
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE - FAMIGLIA ZINGARELLI
SORELLE BRONCA TENUTA BORGO CONVENTI
TENUTA CASADEI TENUTA DI ARCENO
TENUTA STELLA TORRE A CONA
UMANI RONCHI VILLA SANDI VINICOLA ARNO
ZENATO

The Wines: [I did not notice any Franciacorta, and please excuse any typos, thx]

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Villa Della Torre [Valpolicella, Amarone & Lugana]
-Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Allegrini
-San Polo Montalcino Allegrini
-Tenuta della Famiglia Cecchi Villa Rosa Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2020
-Famigilia Cecchi Villa Cerna Primocolle 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva
-Cecchi Chianti Classico 2021
-Castello di Roncade Treviso Cabernet Piave Veneto 2022 $19.95 Tifa
-Poggio tonde Chianti Il Presone 2017 $26.95 Tifa
-Giuliana Vicini Pescura Trebbiano d'Abrusso 2023 $19.95 Tifa
-Jasci & Marchesani Nerube Pecorino Superiore 2024 organic
-Jasci & Marchesani Nerube Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo  2024 organic
-Jasci & Marchesani Trebbiano d'Abruzzo  2024 organic
-Tornatore Etna Rosso 2023 Sicily 
-Tornatore Etna Rosso  Pietrarizzo 2022 Sicily
-Tornatore Etna Rosso  Riserva 2020 Sicily
-Tornatore Etna Bianco 2023
-Tornatore Etna Rosato 2024 Sicily
-Torre A Cona Rosso dell' anno single vineyard
-Torre A Cona Molino degli Innocenti Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
-Torre A Cona  Badia a Corte Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
-Torre A Cona Terre di Cino Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
-Torre A Cona Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2024
-Stephania Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Cuore di Vino 2006
-Stephania Pepe Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Pepe Rosa 2005


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (87 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Nipozanno Riserva 2021
-Zenato Lugana Riserva 2021
-Cantina Tollo Pecorino Orapiena 2024
-Cantina Tollo  Orapiena Riserva 2024
-Montepulciano d'Abrusso Pierame 2022
-Torre A Cona Fontesanta Toscana Rosato IGT 2024
-Ciavolich IGT Terre d'Abruzzo Pecorino Aries 2024
-Ciavolich Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Divus 2020
-Cirelli Pecorino Abruzzo 2022 organic
-Valori Colline Teramane Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore organic
-Valori Abruzzo Pecorino Chiamami Quando Piove 2024 organic

The Food: there were cheese boards, meat boards, marinated roasted bell peppers, salads, breads, sun dried tomatoes, and some cooked orecchiette from Puro Artignale, and espresso coffees roasted in Rome from Alunni. 
The Downside: a smaller show than in the past
The Upside: a chance to taste some really impressive Italian wines
The Contact Person: gamberorossocanada@sogood.it
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 88.

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: under/over $20 for AUGUST 30, 2025 release.

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES:  under/over $20 for  AUGUST 30, 2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of wine news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These notes for top wines available through  LCBO Vintages New Releases (on a bi-weekly basis) can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor No winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publications. Evaluations are a combined MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Rhone would taste like a Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price). 

MAJOR THEME:  High Scoring Wines

Top Wines UNDER $20 
=================
ROSE+45075 TAWSE GROWERS BLEND ROSÉ 2024 VQA  $18.95
ROSE+668426 VILLA AIX EN PROVENCE ROSÉ 2024 $19.95
ROSE+37664 CELLIER DES DAUPHINS VAL SOLEU ORGANIC ROSÉ 2024 RHONE $15.95 
ROSE+707281 CHÂTEAU VAL-JOANIS ROSÉ 2024 RHONE $19.95

W+89011 FEATHERSTONE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 VQA  $17.95
W+417774 DOMAINE QUEYLUS TRADITION CHARDONNAY 2021 VQA $33.70 
W+33492 RED TRACTOR CHARDONNAY 2021 VQA $19.95
W+45017 LOUIS GUNTRUM KM482 RHEIN RIVER DRY RIESLING 2023  $19.95
W+44279 MONTE SCHIAVO RUVIANO VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO 
$16.95
W+44233 SANT'ANTONIO SCAIA GARGANEGA/CHARDONNAY 2023 VENETO $19.95
W+37725 CASTELLO D'ALBA WHITE 2023 PORTUGAL $14.95
W+45167 RUSTENBERG WILD FERMENT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 SOUTH AFRICA $18.95 

R+44588 ESCUDO ROJO GRAN RESERVA PINOT NOIR  2023 CHILE $17.95
R+43908 CHÂTEAU LE ROSE DE VITRAC 2022 BORDEAUX $17.95
R+43565 DOMAINE DE MUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 LANGUEDOC $16.95
R+36526 ORAPIENA RISERVA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO  $17.95
R+21155 LA MOTTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 SOUTH AFRICA $19.95
R+23914 SAN ALEJANDRO EVODIA GARNACHA 2022 SPAIN $16.95
R+44358 ALTOS DE RIOJA ALTOS R TEMPRANILLO 2023 $15.95

Top Wines OVER $20 
================
W+19482 PIERRE SPARR SOL CALCAIRE PINOT GRIS 2020 ALSACE $20.95
W+33260 PAPAGIANNAKOS ASSYRTIKO 2023 GREECE  $26.95
W+942888 MICHELE CHIARLO NIVOLE MOSCATO D'ASTI 2024 PIEDMONT $20.95
W+733501 ALAIN GEOFFROY BEAUROY CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2023  $48.95
W+10421 ASTROLABE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 NEW ZEALAND  $24.95

R+558528 CHÂTEAU DU CHATELARD CUVÉE LES ROCHES MORGON BEAUJOLAIS 2020 
$21.95
R+650960 FAMILLE PERRIN PEYRE BLANCHE CAIRANNE CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES $21.95
R+261784 PAPALE LINEA ORO PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 2021 PUGLIA $26.95
R+438572 CASALE DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 $49.95
R+719294 TEDESCHI CAPITEL SAN ROCCO RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2021 $23.95


LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value wines...on sale  from Aug. 18 to Sept. 14, 2025.

W H I T E W I N ES & ROSE

TAWSE SPARK LIMESTONE RIDGE
ORGANIC BRUT SPARKLING RIESLING 
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment,
Ontario, traditional method
370361 (M – 19 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

MALIVOIRE LADYBUG ROSÉ
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario,
sustainable, vegan
559088 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

BANFI PRINCIPESSA GAVIA GAVI
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
250696 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

FERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE
DOP, Abruzzo, Italy
573683 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

FLAT ROCK TWISTED WHITE
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable
1578 (D – 15 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

KIM CRAWFORD MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
35386 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $18.95 Save $3.00

OYSTER BAY PINOT GRIGIO
Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand
326090 (XD – 5 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

PACO & LOLA ALBARIÑO
DO Rías Baixas, Spain
350041 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $21.95 Save $2.00

PIERRE SPARR GEWURZTRAMINER
AC Alsace, France
373373 (D – 16 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL
CHARDONNAY
Clare Valley/Limestone Coast,
South Australia
711556 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

R E D W I N ES
CONCHA Y TORO MARQUES DE CASA
CONCHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Puente Alto, Chile
337238 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

KAIKEN ESTATE MALBEC
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
58339 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $17.95 Save $1.00

LAN CRIANZA
DOCa Rioja, Spain
166538 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS
GRAN RESERVA
DOP Cariñena, Spain
82024 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS RESERVA
DO Cariñena, Spain
166579 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $15.45 Save $1.50

ROCCA DELLE MACÌE RISERVA CHIANTI
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
111641 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

UMBERTO CESARI LIANO
SANGIOVESE/CABERNET SAUVIGNON
IGT Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
225086 (D – 11 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $24.95 Save $5.00

VIGNERONS DE BUXY BUISSONNIER
CÔTE CHALONNAISE PINOT NOIR
AC, Burgundy, France
28284 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $21.95 Save $2.00

ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP
CHOCOLATE FACTORY SHIRAZ
Vegan, McLaren Vale, South Australia
396481 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $18.95 Save $1.00


FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]

 

** Some New Wines I Tasted Over the Past Season --- 

REPORT ON REDISCOVER AUSTRALIA - THE NORTH AMERICAN ROADSHOW MAY 2025

The Date and Time: 10AM - 2:30PM May 6, 2025
The Event: Rediscover Australia: North America Roadshow
The Venue: Waterworks Food Hall, Brant Street
The Target Audience: wine trade
The Availability/Catalogue: there was a trade tasting booklet (with agents, prices,and ABV)  listing some 27 producer tables with 175+ wines.
The Quote/Background: the seminar's theme was a blend of history, evolution and revolution with a tasting of 9 examples. The focus was on the importance of old vines, farming practices, and new styles for a changing world.
The Wines: with 175+ wines from over 15 wine regions I could not taste them all with time restraints. Indeed, I spent some time looking through the book and circling what I did want to taste in the way of Chardonnay and Fizz.

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2024 $17.95 Case for Wine
-Glenlofty Estate Pyrenees Chardonnay 2020 $35 Heritage Cellars
-Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Chardonnay 2022 $42 Heritage
-Brown Family Devil's Corner Tasmania Chardonnay 2024 $26.95 Select
-Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2024 $21.95 Select
-Haselgrove Wines H by Haselgrove South Australia Chardonnay 2023 $25 Airen
-Hollick Estate The Bard Coonawarra Chardonnay 2024 $16.95 Rogers & Co
-Hill Smith Murdoch Hill Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2024 $43.95 Living Vine
-House of Arras A By Arras Premium Cuvee Rose NV$40 Insider wines
-House of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2008 $230 Insider Wines  [my fave of the day]
-Hugh Hamilton Wines The Scallwag McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2023 $22.95 Case for Wine
-Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023 $49.95 Select
-Giant Steps Sexton Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023 $89.95 Select
-Yangarra Estate McLaren Vale Rousanne 2023 $39.95 Select
-Xanadu Margaret River Chardonnay 2023 $38.95 Noble Estates


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (87 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Blue Pyrenees Estate White Field Blend Pyrenees Viognier Rousanne Marsanne 2023
$37 Heritage Cellars
-d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne 2023 $17.95 Churchill
-d'Arenberg The Olive Grove McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022 $17.95 Churchill
-Sister's Run Sunday Slippers McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2023 $19.95 Nicholas Pearce
-Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale Vermentino 2024 $25 Nobles Estates
-Mitolo Small Batch Perduto McLaren Vale Pecorino 2024 $42 Noble Estates
-Penfolds Koonunga Hill South Australia Chardonnay 2023 $18.60 Mark Anthony

The Food: catered by the Food Dudes -- tuna tataki (first rate), mushroom flatbread, Italian deli sliders, a cheese board and a meat board.
The Downside: so many wines and such a short time to try what I did want to taste -- overwhelming. The small space made for congestion.
The Upside: this was the first major Australian wine tasting trade show in Toronto in some years.
The Contact Person: annie.dingwall@wineaustralia.com
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 89

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

REPORT ON REDISCOVER AUSTRALIA - THE NORTH AMERICAN ROADSHOW MAY 2025

REPORT ON REDISCOVER AUSTRALIA - THE NORTH AMERICAN ROADSHOW MAY 2025

The Date and Time: 10AM - 2:30PM May 6, 2025
The Event: Rediscover Australia: North America Roadshow
The Venue: Waterworks Food Hall, Brant Street
The Target Audience: wine trade
The Availability/Catalogue: there was a trade tasting booklet (with agents, prices,and ABV)  listing some 27 producer tables with 175+ wines.
The Quote/Background: the seminar's theme was a blend of history, evolution and revolution with a tasting of 9 examples. The focus was on the importance of old vines, farming practices, and new styles for a changing world.
The Wines: with 175+ wines from over 15 wine regions I could not taste them all with time restraints. Indeed, I spent some time looking through the book and circling what I did want to taste in the way of Chardonnay and Fizz.

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2024 $17.95 Case for Wine
-Glenlofty Estate Pyrenees Chardonnay 2020 $35 Heritage Cellars
-Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Chardonnay 2022 $42 Heritage
-Brown Family Devil's Corner Tasmania Chardonnay 2024 $26.95 Select
-Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2024 $21.95 Select
-Haselgrove Wines H by Haselgrove South Australia Chardonnay 2023 $25 Airen
-Hollick Estate The Bard Coonawarra Chardonnay 2024 $16.95 Rogers & Co
-Hill Smith Murdoch Hill Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2024 $43.95 Living Vine
-House of Arras A By Arras Premium Cuvee Rose NV$40 Insider wines
-House of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2008 $230 Insider Wines  [my fave of the day]
-Hugh Hamilton Wines The Scallwag McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2023 $22.95 Case for Wine
-Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023 $49.95 Select
-Giant Steps Sexton Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023 $89.95 Select
-Yangarra Estate McLaren Vale Rousanne 2023 $39.95 Select
-Xanadu Margaret River Chardonnay 2023 $38.95 Noble Estates


***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (87 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Blue Pyrenees Estate White Field Blend Pyrenees Viognier Rousanne Marsanne 2023
$37 Heritage Cellars
-d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne 2023 $17.95 Churchill
-d'Arenberg The Olive Grove McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022 $17.95 Churchill
-Sister's Run Sunday Slippers McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2023 $19.95 Nicholas Pearce
-Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale Vermentino 2024 $25 Nobles Estates
-Mitolo Small Batch Perduto McLaren Vale Pecorino 2024 $42 Noble Estates
-Penfolds Koonunga Hill South Australia Chardonnay 2023 $18.60 Mark Anthony

The Food: catered by the Food Dudes -- tuna tataki (first rate), mushroom flatbread, Italian deli sliders, a cheese board and a meat board.
The Downside: so many wines and such a short time to try what I did want to taste -- overwhelming. The small space made for congestion.
The Upside: this was the first major Australian wine tasting trade show in Toronto in some years.
The Contact Person: annie.dingwall@wineaustralia.com
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 89

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

Fw: WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: under/over $20 for AUGUST 16, 2025 release

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES:  under/over $20 for  AUGUST 16,  2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of wine news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These  top wines BELOW are  available through  LCBO Vintages New Releases (on a bi-weekly basis) and  can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor No winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publications. Not all wines are available in all stores.  Evaluations are a combined MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Rhone would taste like a Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price). 

MAJOR THEMES:   Summer Smart Buys;  Great Greek Grapes...

Top Wines UNDER $20 
=================
FIZZ+36395 SAN MARTINO CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE EXTRA DRY PROSECCO $17.95
FIZZ+10580 UNDURRAGA PINOT NOIR BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING CHILE  $14.95
FIZZ+25073 MURVIEDRO ARTS DE LUNA BRUT NATURE ORGANIC SPARKLING SPAIN $15.95

ROSE+650655 REDSTONE ROSÉ 2024 VQA $18.95 
ROSE+719062 FAMILLE PERRIN RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE ROSÉ 2024 2 $16.95 
ROSE+43739 DOMAINE SABANIS FAIR WIND ROSÉ 2024 GREECE $15.95

W+243196 CRIOS CHARDONNAY 2024 ARGENTINA $16.95
W+68015 FLAT ROCK UNPLUGGED UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2023 VQA $19.95
W+44277 MAYU SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 CHILE  $14.95
W+45456 RICHEMER VIOGNIER 2024  LANGUEDOC $14.95
W+38011 VALLÉE LOIRE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023  $17.95
W+32387 SKOURAS WILD FERMENT ASSYRTIKO 2024 GREECE $19.95
W+35951 UMBERTO CESARI LIANO PINOT GRIGIO 2024 ABRUZZO $17.95
W+44234 MUCCHIETTO ORGANIC SOAVE 2023 VENETO  $18.95
W+44948 ABCDARIUM ARINTO VINHO VERDE 2023 PORTUGAL $16.95
W+44584 VALDEHERMOSO SOTAVENTO VERDEJO 2023 SPAIN $15.95 

R+65664 FINCA EL ORIGEN RESERVA MALBEC 2022  ARGENTINA $17.95
R+131540 FEATHERSTONE RED TAIL MERLOT 2022  VQA $19.95
R+44596 CARMEN GRAN RESERVA CABERNET FRANC 2023 CHILE  $18.95
R+119354 CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMÈRES GRENACHE/CARIGNAN/SYRAH CÔTES SOUTH FRANCE $19.95
R+44599 NEMEA WINE COOPERATIVE AGIORGITIKO 2021  GREECE $18.95 
R+278150 NIRO DI CITRA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 2021 $17.95
R+30224 OLARRA CERRO AÑÓN CRIANZA 2021 RIOJA  $16.95


Top Wines OVER $20 
================
FIZZ+421032 CHARLES MIGNON PREMIUM RÉSERVE BRUT CHAMPAGNE  $58.95
W+46472 CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES OLD VINES SAVAGNIN 2023 VQA $24.95
W+284026 JOSEPH DROUHIN DROUHIN-VAUDON CHABLIS 2022 $35.95
W+36317 VOLPAIA VERMENTINO 2024 TUSCANY $26.95
W+155382 MARCHESI DI BAROLO GAVI DEL COMUNE DI GAVI 2023 PIEDMONT  $26.95 

R+46463 REDSTONE CABERNET FRANC 2021 VQA  $40.95
R+21087 CHÂTEAU LA PIROUETTE 2019 BORDEAUX $23.95
R+45171 CELLIER DU CHÂTEAU DE LA CHAUME BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2023 $26.95 R+86298 CASTELLANI RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2019  $21.95
R+16090 BRIGALDARA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE 2022  $22.95


LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value...on sale  through Sunday August 17 [better hurry -- one day left!!]

W H I T E W I N ES

BOLLINI PINOT GRIGIO
DOC, Trentino, Italy
951319 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
304469 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $42.95
NOW $38.95 Save $4.00

FEATHERSTONE FOUR FEATHERS VQA Niagara
341586 (D – 13 g/L) 750 mL $15.95
NOW $14.95 Save $1.00

KIM CRAWFORD ILLUMINATE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
18947 (D – 16 g/L) 750 mL $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
316570 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 mL $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

SUSANA BALBO CRIOS TORRONTÉS Argentina
1834 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 mL $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

WILLM RESERVE PINOT GRIS
AC Alsace, France
42495 (XD – 8 g/L) 750 mL $18.95
NOW $17.95 Save $1.00

FLAT ROCK RIESLING
VQA Niagara Peninsula,
43281 (D – 11 g/L)
750 mL REG. $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2


R E D W I N ES

CATHEDRAL CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON
WO Western Cape, South Africa
328567 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $16.95 Save $3.00

DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS PÉTALOS
DO Bierzo, Spain
446484 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $29.95
NOW $26.95 Save $3.00

LA MASCOTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Mendoza, Argentina
292110 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 mL $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

PORCUPINE RIDGE SYRAH
WO Swartland, South Africa
595280 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 mL $16.95
NOW $13.95 Save $3.00

RICASOLI ROCCA GUICCIARDA
RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
943613 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $24.95
NOW $21.95 Save $3.00

THE BLACK CHOOK SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER
South Australia
66738 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Valle del Maipo, Chile
18721 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $18.95
NOW $15.95 Save $3.00

WAKEFIELD ESTATE SHIRAZ
Clare Valley, South Australia
943787 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

TOMMASI RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO SUPERIORE
DOC, Veneto, Italy
910430 (D – 7 g/L)
750 mL REG. $27.95
NOW $25.95


UPCOMING LIMITED-TIME OFFERS beginning next week ...  Save on these popular Vintages wines from Aug. 18 to Sept. 14, 2025...

W H I T E W I N ES & ROSE

TAWSE SPARK LIMESTONE RIDGE
ORGANIC BRUT SPARKLING RIESLING 
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment,
Ontario, traditional method
370361 (M – 19 g/L) 750 ml $24.95
NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

MALIVOIRE LADYBUG ROSÉ
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario,
sustainable, vegan
559088 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

BANFI PRINCIPESSA GAVIA GAVI
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
250696 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

FERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE
DOP, Abruzzo, Italy
573683 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

FLAT ROCK TWISTED WHITE
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable
1578 (D – 15 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

KIM CRAWFORD MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
35386 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $18.95 Save $3.00

OYSTER BAY PINOT GRIGIO
Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand
326090 (XD – 5 g/L) 750 ml $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

PACO & LOLA ALBARIÑO
DO Rías Baixas, Spain
350041 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $21.95 Save $2.00

PIERRE SPARR GEWURZTRAMINER
AC Alsace, France
373373 (D – 16 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL
CHARDONNAY
Clare Valley/Limestone Coast,
South Australia
711556 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $17.95
NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

R E D W I N ES
CONCHA Y TORO MARQUES DE CASA
CONCHA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Puente Alto, Chile
337238 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $22.95
NOW $19.95 Save $3.00

KAIKEN ESTATE MALBEC
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
58339 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $17.95 Save $1.00

LAN CRIANZA
DOCa Rioja, Spain
166538 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $18.95
NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS
GRAN RESERVA
DOP Cariñena, Spain
82024 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

MONASTERIO DE LAS VIÑAS RESERVA
DO Cariñena, Spain
166579 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $15.45 Save $1.50

ROCCA DELLE MACÌE RISERVA CHIANTI
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
111641 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

UMBERTO CESARI LIANO
SANGIOVESE/CABERNET SAUVIGNON
IGT Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
225086 (D – 11 g/L) 750 ml $29.95
NOW $24.95 Save $5.00

VIGNERONS DE BUXY BUISSONNIER
CÔTE CHALONNAISE PINOT NOIR
AC, Burgundy, France
28284 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 ml $23.95
NOW $21.95 Save $2.00

ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP
CHOCOLATE FACTORY SHIRAZ
Vegan, McLaren Vale, South Australia
396481 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 ml $19.95
NOW $18.95 Save $1.00


*****FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]

 

** Some New Wines I Tasted Over the Past Season --- 

REPORT ON CAVINONA'S TASTE & BUY THE ADRIATIC COAST May 2025

The Date and Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM May 6, 2025
The Event: Taste & Buy some Adriatic Coast Wines
The Venue: Terroni Price
The Target Audience: Cavinona's clients, select others
The Availability/Catalogue: everything is available now, with bottles by the six pack or the 12 bottle case.
The Quote/Background: It was a walk around  of 16 wines through four tables. The wines were also on the menu at the restaurant. Mixed cases of wines were also possible.
The Wines: for once, I could taste all the (16) wines presented...

**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Zerbina Bianco di Ceparano Albana Secco DOCG 2024 Emilia-Romagna $179.70 six-pack
-Zerbina Pietramora DOC Sangiovese Riserva Marzeno 2019 Emilia-Romagna $353.70 six-pack
-Zerbina Arrocco Albana Passito DOCG 2023 Emilia-Romagna $383.70 six-pack [my fave of the event]
-San Patrignano Aulente Bianco IGT Bianco Rubicone Chardonnay 2023 Emilia-Romagna  $287.40 12 pack
-I Clivi Ribolla Gialla a Tessa Venezia Giulia IGP 2022 $221.70 6 pack
-Valle Reale Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Cru Vigneto di Popoli Abruzzo 2021 $419.70 6 pack
-Valerio Fannia Falanghina del Molise DOC 2024 $161.70 6 pack
-Carvinea Lucerna Fiano IGT Salento Bianco 2023 Puglia $275.40 12 pack
-Carvinea Negroamaro IGT Salento 2021 Puglia $2021 $335.40 12 pack

***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (87 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Zerbina PoggioVicchio Sangiovese Superiore DOC 2023 Emilia-Romagna $371.40 12 case
-San Patrignano Aulente Rosso IGT Rosso Rubicone  2023 Emilia-Romagna  $287.40 12 pack
-San Patrignano Ora Romagna Sangiovese DOC Superiore 2021 Emilia-Romagna $359.40 12 pack
-San Patrignano Avi Romagna Sangiovese DOC Superiore 2021 Emilia-Romagna $377.70 6 pack
-Suavia Soave Classico DOC 2023 Veneto $209.70 6 pack
-Borgo Paglianetto Vertis Verdicchio di Matelica DOC 2021 $257.70 6 pack
-Carvinea Merula Rosa IGT Salento 2023 Puglia $275.40 12 pack

The Food: bread sticks from pizza dough, garlic knots, a meat board, a cheese board, and fruit.
The Downside: Earlier in the day I was at a heavy-duty Australian wine tasting.
The Upside: there was room for all, no sense of rushing or lining up.
The Contact Person: info@cavinona.com
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 90.

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WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES: under/over $20 for AUGUST 2, 2025

WORLD WINE WATCH TOP WINES AT VINTAGES:  under/over $20 for  AUGUST 2, 2025 release.

By DEAN TUDOR, Gothic Epicures Writing deantudor@deantudor.com. My "Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Net", a guide to thousands of wine news items and RSS feeds, plus references to wines, beers and spirits, has been at  https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor since 1994. These notes for top wines available through  LCBO Vintages New Releases (on a bi-weekly basis) can always be found at http://www.gothicepicures.blogspot.ca  or at https://pages.pathcom.com/~dtudor No winery can buy their way into – or out of – my publications. Evaluations are a combined MVC (Modal Varietal Character, e.g. a Rhone would taste like a Rhone) and QPR (Quality/Price Ratio value in the marketplace, above or below its price). 

MAJOR THEME:  Canadian wines, featuring Lake Eric North Shore (LENS)

Top Wines UNDER $20 
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FIZZ+42037 LA BAUME BRUT CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX NV $18.95 
FIZZ+21040 BRILLA! EXTRA DRY ROSÉ PROSECCO 2023  $19.95

W+34245 WALDSCHÜTZ RIED HASEL SINGLE VINEYARD GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023 AUSTRIA  $17.95
W+44278 SANTA CAROLINA EL PACTO CHARDONNAY 2022 CHILE  $18.95
W+42843 DOMAINE DE LA CHAISE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 LOIRE $19.95 W+40446 LYRARAKIS VOILA ASSYRTIKO 2023 GREECE  $19.95
W+24981 VILLA MARIA EARTH GARDEN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 NEW ZEALAND  $18.95
W+126847 MAN FREE-RUN STEEN CHENIN BLANC 2024 SOUTH AFRICA $14.95 

R+631820 DESQUICIADO MALBEC 2023 ARGENTINA  $15.95
R+10971 INFINITO WINEMAKER'S SELECTION MALBEC 2022  ARGENTINA $15.95
R+36387 STONEHAVEN STEPPING STONE SHIRAZ 2021 AUSTRALIA  $16.95
R+426247 CHÂTEAU LES TOURELLES 2020 BORDEAUX $17.95
R+43523 FABRE PIROUETTE MINERVOIS 2022  $13.95
R+43529 AMÉDÉE SANS SOUFRE AJOUTÉ LUBERON 2023 RHONE  $17.95
R+981399 TERRA D'ALIGI MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 2023  $15.95
R+36810 ASKOS CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA 2023 SARDINIA $18.95
R+573501 VILLA CERNA PRIMOCOLLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021  $19.95
R+44950 FIUZA DUCADO DO INFANTE RESERVA RED 2022 PORTUGAL $13.95  
R+398925 ALCEÑO TWELVE 12 MESES MONASTRELL 2021 SPAIN  $17.95


Top Wines OVER $20 
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W+ 46453 HESTER CREEK CHARDONNAY 2023 BC VQA  $35.95
W+381251 REDSTONE LIMESTONE VINEYARD SOUTH RIESLING VQA $22.95
W+43519 ROCHE DE BELLENE MÂCON-VILLAGES 2022 BURGUNDY  $20.95
W+44242 ALESSANDRO BERSELLI SIGNATURE COLLECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023  ALTO ADIGE $21.95
W+35465 AVELEDA SOLOS DE XISTO ALVARINHO 2022 PORTUGAL  $24.95
ROSE+498535 MALIVOIRE VIVANT ROSÉ 2024 VQA  $21.95
ROSE+739474 DOMAINE DES CARTERESSES TAVEL 2024  $20.95

R+29048 ORGANIZED CRIME CABERNET FRANC 2019 VQA $24.95
R+418830 SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE ORGANIC MERLOT 2021 VQA  $27.95
R+40108 STRATUS ALTO 2023VQA  $28.95
R+42030 JAFFELIN BROUILLY 2023 BEAUJOLAIS $21.95
R+47118 CARPINETO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2019 $31.95
R+16587 BERONIA VIÑAS VIEJAS 2020 SPAIN  $24.95
R+30222 PUELLES GRAN RESERVA 2015  SPAIN $27.95

LIMITED TIME OFFERS: Some Recommended Wines from the LCBO's Limited Time Offer selections...these  are "better" value wines...on sale  through Monday July 21 to August 17, 2025

W H I T E W I N ES

BOLLINI PINOT GRIGIO
DOC, Trentino, Italy
951319 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
304469 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $42.95
NOW $38.95 Save $4.00

FEATHERSTONE FOUR FEATHERS VQA Niagara
341586 (D – 13 g/L) 750 mL $15.95
NOW $14.95 Save $1.00

KIM CRAWFORD ILLUMINATE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
18947 (D – 16 g/L) 750 mL $21.95
NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
316570 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 mL $20.95
NOW $17.95 Save $3.00

SUSANA BALBO CRIOS TORRONTÉS Argentina
1834 (XD – 2 g/L) 750 mL $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

WILLM RESERVE PINOT GRIS
AC Alsace, France
42495 (XD – 8 g/L) 750 mL $18.95
NOW $17.95 Save $1.00

FLAT ROCK RIESLING
VQA Niagara Peninsula,
43281 (D – 11 g/L)
750 mL REG. $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2


R E D W I N ES

CATHEDRAL CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON
WO Western Cape, South Africa
328567 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $16.95 Save $3.00

DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS PÉTALOS
DO Bierzo, Spain
446484 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $29.95
NOW $26.95 Save $3.00

LA MASCOTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Mendoza, Argentina
292110 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 mL $16.95
NOW $14.95 Save $2.00

PORCUPINE RIDGE SYRAH
WO Swartland, South Africa
595280 (XD – 4 g/L) 750 mL $16.95
NOW $13.95 Save $3.00

RICASOLI ROCCA GUICCIARDA
RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
943613 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $24.95
NOW $21.95 Save $3.00

THE BLACK CHOOK SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER
South Australia
66738 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Valle del Maipo, Chile
18721 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $18.95
NOW $15.95 Save $3.00

WAKEFIELD ESTATE SHIRAZ
Clare Valley, South Australia
943787 (XD – 3 g/L) 750 mL $19.95
NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

TOMMASI RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO SUPERIORE
DOC, Veneto, Italy
910430 (D – 7 g/L)
750 mL REG. $27.95
NOW $25.95

FOR MORE SELECTIONS, GO TO -- https://www.lcbo.com/en/products#t=clp-products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&f:@lcbo_current_offer=[On%20Sale]


 ** Some New Wines I Tasted Over the Past Season --- 

REPORT ON TASTIN' FRANCE July 2025, BUSINESS FRANCE...

These are top wines (as tasted by Mr. B), and may be accepted
 by the LCBO for LATER consumer purchase.....it's a long, involved process...

Sparkling wine
Cremant Brut Rose, Dames de Vignes

Whites
La Source, 2024, Domaine de Mourchon
Saumur Blanc, 2024, Dames de Vignes
Le Foret Enchantee, Saumur Blanc

Red wines
Seguret Grand Reserve, 2022, Domaine de Mourchon, Rhone Valley
Gigondas, 2023, Domaine de Paillere et Pied Gu, Rhone Valley
Gigondas, 2022, Domaine de Paillere et Pied Gu, Rhone Valley
Chateauneuf du Pape, 2023, Domaine Frederic Stehelin, Rhone Valley
Sablet Rouge, 2024, Domaine de Paillere et Pied Gu, Rhone Valley
Cuvee F, 2022, Dame de Vignes, Bordeaux
Chateau St. Ferdinand, Bordeaux Dames de Vignes
Chateau Tour St. Pierre, 2021, Bordeaux, Dames de Vignes

Dean Tudor,  Prof Emeritus T'karonto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) School of Journalism

Treasurer of Wine Writers' Circle of Canada http://www.deantudor.com
http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/gothicepicures

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