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Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Wine Reviews

I review and rate wines in Nova Scotia liquor stores (NSLC), the largest chain of wine stores in Nova Scotia. I also review wines, fruit wines and ciders sold directly from Nova Scotia wineries and cideries, along with other Canadian wine producers.

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J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2022
J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2022

Paso Robles, California, United States

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

Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine

 

LCBO: 948240  2,736 in stock

BC: 425272  32 in stock

SAQ: 425272  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004380

Antinori Tignanello 2021
Antinori Tignanello 2021

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2047

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

 

LCBO: 986786  2,139 in stock

BC: 705442  672 in stock

SAQ: 10820900  Check Stock

NSLC: 1002513

   Score

$192.95

Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2023
Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2023

Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2028

Splendid Salad Wine

 

LCBO: 473736  363 in stock

BC: 404483  12 in stock

SAQ: 11771433  Check Stock

NSLC: 1012241

Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2040

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 711663  1,034 in stock

BC: 185967  626 in stock

SAQ: 10828602  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007665

   Score

$229.95

Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Four Mile Creek, Niagara ON The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2023‐2026

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 238642  163 in stock

BC: 261099  Check Stock

SAQ: 11035604  Check Stock

ANBL: 620654030019  Check Stock

NSLC: 1012574

91/100

$30.95

Bottega Pink Gold Rosé Prosecco
Bottega Pink Gold Rosé Prosecco

Prosecco D.O.C., Italy

Alcohol: 11.5%  Sweetness: Medium  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 21858  8,010 in stock

BC: 51985  Check Stock

ANBL: 1630  Check Stock

NSLC: 1012018

90/100

$29.95

Jacob's Creek Moscato 2022
Jacob's Creek Moscato 2022

South Australia, Australia

Alcohol: 7.7%  Sweetness: Medium Sweet  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2025

Spectacular Spicy Wine

 

LCBO: 265157  Check Stock

BC: 400267  4,918 in stock

SAQ: 12206891  Check Stock

ANBL: 1788  Check Stock

NSLC: 1015789

89/100

$15.00

Barefoot Moscato
Barefoot Moscato

California, United States

Alcohol: 9%  Sweetness: Medium Sweet  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

 

LCBO: 234351  7,673 in stock

BC: 434431  Check Stock

SAQ: 11689131  Check Stock

ANBL: 177  Check Stock

NSLC: 1014071

86/100

$12.95

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 304469  5,179 in stock

BC: 304469  1,650 in stock

SAQ: 10954078  Check Stock

NSLC: 1003856

Alberta: 737024

95/100

$42.95

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2022
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2022

Mendoza, Argentina

Alcohol: 14%  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2026

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 29280  3,904 in stock

BC: 83865  14 in stock

SAQ: 10399297  Check Stock

NSLC: 1009643

93/100

$19.95

 

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