Wine Picks October 6, 2023 | 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.

White Wine

Wayne Gretzky Estates Whisky Oak Aged Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Wayne Gretzky 2019 Whisky oak aged Chardonnay is a rich, full-bodied, smoky Chard with ripe peach, apple, vanilla, caramel and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. A portion of the wine was fermented in stainless-steel tank with the balance (48%) in whisky oak aged barrels. Chill and enjoy with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: smoked cheddar, turkey pot pie, creamy mushroom risotto. Drink: 2022 - 2024 17234 13% MD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

United Stars Alazanis Valley Off Dry Red 2018, Alazanis Valley, Kakheti, Georgia: A full-bodied, smooth, Georgian red wine made from 100% local Saperavi grapes. Fleshy ripe plums and berries on the nose. Although this wine is medium sweet, the fruit flavours and acidity balance nicely. Pair with this your cranberry sauce and turkey dinner. Red food pairings: roast goat shoulder with green beans and shallot and lemon dressing, venison curry, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 460519 11.5% M 750 mL $17.00 Score: 87/100. October 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart