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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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Conundrum Red 2022
Conundrum Red 2022

California, United States

Alcohol: 14.6%  Sweetness: Medium Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 294298  10,927 in stock

BC: 21998  3,388 in stock

SAQ: 12095570  Check Stock

ANBL: 2183  Check Stock

NSLC: 1016082

Sea Sun Pinot Noir 2022
Sea Sun Pinot Noir 2022

California, United States

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2029

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 16027  40 in stock

BC: 37794  2,437 in stock

SAQ: 14393440  Check Stock

NSLC: 1039678

Barton & Guestier Chateau Magnol 2021
Barton & Guestier Chateau Magnol 2021

Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux A.C., France

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2030

Best Beef Wine

 

LCBO: 384271  3,400 in stock

BC: 256651  Check Stock

NSLC: 1016195

Peller Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Peller Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Ontario, Canada

Alcohol: 12%  4000 ml

 

LCBO: 589036  8,657 in stock

ANBL: 589036  Check Stock

NSLC: 1001436

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2023
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2023

Languedoc, Midi A.P., France

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2024‐2025

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 373985  19,176 in stock

SAQ: 12521962  Check Stock

NSLC: 1021515

La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019
La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2030

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 566216  1 in stock

SAQ: 11324895  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007672

Inniskillin Vidal
Inniskillin Vidal

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada

Alcohol: 10%  Sweetness: Sweet  375 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Divine Dessert Wine

 

LCBO: 388306  5,581 in stock

BC: 551085  Check Stock

SAQ: 551085  Check Stock

NSLC: 1006488

93/100

$54.95

Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend 2020
Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend 2020

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

Alcohol: 13.2%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 320986  405 in stock

NSLC: 1005784

92/100

$24.95

Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot 2020
Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot 2020

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

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2028

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

 

LCBO: 75689  10,720 in stock

BC: 412379  Check Stock

SAQ: 13220117  Check Stock

ANBL: 816574  Check Stock

NSLC: 1011976

90/100

$16.95

Lightfoot & Wolfville Tidal Bay 2023
Lightfoot & Wolfville Tidal Bay 2023

Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Alcohol: 11%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2025‐2027

 

ANBL: 627843578444  Check Stock

NSLC: 1022288

90/100

$20.87

 

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