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BC Liquor Store Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in BC Liquor Stores (BCLDB), the largest chain of wine stores in British Columbia. I also review wines sold directly from BC wineries and other Canadian wine producers, as well as wines in BC VQA Stores as well as other private BC liquor stores.

You can search my ratings to find great wines in all price points and styles. Bookmark this page as your wine shopping list.

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Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2018
Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2018

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.9%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2030

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

 

LCBO: 13496  593 in stock

BC: 545319  1,095 in stock

SAQ: 11380951  Check Stock

NSLC: 1005281

Caymus Zinfandel 2021
Caymus Zinfandel 2021

California, United States

Alcohol: 14.8%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2029

Glorious Game Wine

 

LCBO: 718759  1,193 in stock

BC: 709808  2,088 in stock

SAQ: 282459  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004244

Alberta: 348201

Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio 2023
Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio 2023

Valdadige, Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2025

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 17366  3,803 in stock

BC: 36924  Check Stock

Tawse Growers Cabernet Franc 2020
Tawse Growers Cabernet Franc 2020

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2028

Glorious Game Wine

 

LCBO: 284570  729 in stock

BC: 130989  5 in stock

SAQ: 13798066  Check Stock

Alberta: 669499

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2022
San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2022

Colchagua Valley, Las Lagunas D.O., Chile

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2028

Glorious Game Wine

 

LCBO: 249201  4,977 in stock

BC: 771394  1,238 in stock

De Saint-Gall Orpale Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Champagne 2008
De Saint-Gall Orpale Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Champagne 2008

Champagne A.C., France

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2022‐2026

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 505917  230 in stock

BC: 505917  Check Stock

SAQ: 10839686  Check Stock

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Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Maipo Valley, Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 694208  9,335 in stock

BC: 126235  2,256 in stock

Hidden Bench Organic Riesling 2020
Hidden Bench Organic Riesling 2020

Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 11%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2029

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 183491  1,800 in stock

BC: 12771  Check Stock

SAQ: 12582984  Check Stock

Louis Bouillot Perle Rare Crémant De Bourgogne 2020
Louis Bouillot Perle Rare Crémant De Bourgogne 2020

Burgundy A.C., France

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2028

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 178137  3,817 in stock

BC: 137893  Check Stock

SAQ: 884379  Check Stock

Cecchi Riserva di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2018
Cecchi Riserva di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2018

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2030

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 14200  677 in stock

BC: 157586  Check Stock

SAQ: 10844418  Check Stock

 

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