Wine Picks January 31, 2024 | 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.

Rosés

Megalomaniac Pink Slip Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Megalomaniac Pink Slip 2021 is a bright and juicy, dry, medium-bodied with a mouthful of strawberry, raspberry, ripe red cherry and fine herb flavours on the palate. No pink slip here, just a lovely fragrant, juicy Niagara Peninsula rosé to chill and pour with lamb kebabs or grilled salmon. A real crowd-pleaser. Produced by John Howard Cellars of Distinction. Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish. Drink: 2024 - 2025 85126 12% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. January 2024. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Thirty Bench Wild Cask Riesling 2020, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Flavours of juicy apricots made from well-draining limestone soils. Available from the winery. Pair with chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2027 10.5% M 750 mL $32.00 Score: 95/100. January 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart