Wine Picks December 12, 2025 | Natalie MacLean: Canada's Best Wine Courses, Tasting Classes, Food Pairings, Expert Reviews

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Other Wines/Drinks

Proxies Gold Crush Sparkling, Canada: A delightful, alcohol-free sparkling blend of filtered water, verjus, peach concentrate, kiwi concentrate, white wine concentrate, yuzu juice, freeze dried peach, aromatic extract blend (juniper, fennel, lime) and sea salt among other ingredients. Notes of fresh ginger, juniper forest and white peach. Absolutely delicious! Vegan-friendly and gluten-free. Pair with cod, halibut and field greens. For more info: drinkproxies.com. D 750 mL $30.00 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Edenvale Sparkling Rosé Alcohol Removed, Australia: Fleshy ripe cherries and succulently sweet strawberries on the nose of this South Eastern Australian sparkling alcohol-free Rosé. Lip-smacking delicious. Only 175 calories per bottle, certified sustainable, vegan and gluten free. Pair with roast chicken. Sparkling Rosé Alcohol Removed food pairings: grilled fish, vegetable tempura, sushi. MD 750 mL $24.50 Score: 91/100. December 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart