Foris Vineyards Estate Pinot Gris 2021
Marlborough, New Zealand
Exhibiting outstanding fruit purity and vibrancy, the wine shows Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, jalapeno and white floral aromas on the nose. The concentrated palate displays brilliant focus and drive, leading to a persistent mouth-watering finish. The wine offers terrific precision and varietal expression with textured mouthfeel, making it stylish and engaging. Scored 95 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #663286 | $21.95
Release date: September 23, 2023
Exhibiting outstanding fruit purity and vibrancy, the wine shows Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, jalapeno and white floral aromas on the nose. The concentrated palate displays brilliant focus and drive, leading to a persistent mouth-watering finish. The wine offers terrific precision and varietal expression with textured mouthfeel, making it stylish and engaging. Scored 95 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #663286 | $21.95
Release date: September 23, 2023
Foris Vineyards Estate Pinot Gris 2021
Oregon, United States
Pinot Gris is Oregon's leading white variety, and the secret is out. High local demand is now facing competition from beyond the Pacific Northwest. This tropical, airy wine shows starfruit, melon, apple, pear and citrus. Scored 95 points by (Sunset International Wine Competition.
LCBO #544312 | $22.95
Release date: August 19, 2023
Pinot Gris is Oregon's leading white variety, and the secret is out. High local demand is now facing competition from beyond the Pacific Northwest. This tropical, airy wine shows starfruit, melon, apple, pear and citrus. Scored 95 points by (Sunset International Wine Competition.
LCBO #544312 | $22.95
Release date: August 19, 2023
Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Mendoza, Argentina
This is fresh and aromatic on the nose, with notes of cassis and blackberries, as well as hints of cumin, cedar wood, and crushed stones. Medium-bodied, packed with polished tannins. Shows bright acidity and generous fruit. Flavorful and long with some walnut at the end. Scored 94 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #403345 | $19.95
Release date: August 19, 2023
This is fresh and aromatic on the nose, with notes of cassis and blackberries, as well as hints of cumin, cedar wood, and crushed stones. Medium-bodied, packed with polished tannins. Shows bright acidity and generous fruit. Flavorful and long with some walnut at the end. Scored 94 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #403345 | $19.95
Release date: August 19, 2023
Wapisa Patagonia Malbec 2020
Patagonia, Argentina
Wapisa
Ripe and crunchy red with aromas of blue fruit, blackberries, roasted spices, dried leaves, and chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins and a chocolatey texture. Firm and structured, yet juicy and delicious. Long and rich with a creamy finish. Scored 95 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #631879 | $19.95
Release date: August 19, 2023
Wapisa
Ripe and crunchy red with aromas of blue fruit, blackberries, roasted spices, dried leaves, and chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins and a chocolatey texture. Firm and structured, yet juicy and delicious. Long and rich with a creamy finish. Scored 95 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #631879 | $19.95
Release date: August 19, 2023
Foris Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022
Oregon, United States
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grown on two of the oldest blocks on the winery's Maple Ranch Vineyard, this pink wine was whole-cluster pressed and forged in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Expect a nervy wine suggesting brambly berry fruit and rosebush and sip with charcuterie or a beetroot salad.
LCBO #31530 | $20.95
Release date: May 27, 2023
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grown on two of the oldest blocks on the winery's Maple Ranch Vineyard, this pink wine was whole-cluster pressed and forged in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Expect a nervy wine suggesting brambly berry fruit and rosebush and sip with charcuterie or a beetroot salad.
LCBO #31530 | $20.95
Release date: May 27, 2023
Tapis Seleccion de Marricas Blend de Blancs 2021
Mendoza, Argentina
This has aromas of white flowers, chopped apples, apricot stones, chalk, yoghurt and blanched almonds. It's medium- to full-bodied with fresh acidity and a layered, creamy palate. Complex array of stone fruit and minerals. Excellent focus. 50% chardonnay, 28% sauvignon blanc and 22% viognier. Scored 93 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #30011 | $34.95
Release date: May 13, 2023
This has aromas of white flowers, chopped apples, apricot stones, chalk, yoghurt and blanched almonds. It's medium- to full-bodied with fresh acidity and a layered, creamy palate. Complex array of stone fruit and minerals. Excellent focus. 50% chardonnay, 28% sauvignon blanc and 22% viognier. Scored 93 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #30011 | $34.95
Release date: May 13, 2023
Auntsfield Estate South Oaks Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Marlborough, New Zealand
Auntsfield
Elegantly complex and enticing, the wine shows white flesh nectarine, green rockmelon, feijoa and oatmeal characters with a hint of nougat. It's immensely concentrated on the palate displaying outstanding depth and weight, wonderfully complemented by textured mouthfeel and bright acidity. Impeccably composed and seductively stylish. Received 96 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #16885 | $48.00
Release date: May 4, 2023
Auntsfield
Elegantly complex and enticing, the wine shows white flesh nectarine, green rockmelon, feijoa and oatmeal characters with a hint of nougat. It's immensely concentrated on the palate displaying outstanding depth and weight, wonderfully complemented by textured mouthfeel and bright acidity. Impeccably composed and seductively stylish. Received 96 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #16885 | $48.00
Release date: May 4, 2023
Migale Rosso Friuli Colli Orientali 2019
Friuli, Italy
60% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 35% Schioppettino, 5% Tazzelenghe. A youthful wine with deep plum, upfront oak, floral notes, and woodsmoke. The palate is full and ripe and full of energy with blackcurrants and sour cherry compote with some dried hay and oak spice. The texture shows plushness, balancing the generous but fine, dusty tannins. Received 97 points from Decanter.
LCBO #30679 | $51.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
60% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 35% Schioppettino, 5% Tazzelenghe. A youthful wine with deep plum, upfront oak, floral notes, and woodsmoke. The palate is full and ripe and full of energy with blackcurrants and sour cherry compote with some dried hay and oak spice. The texture shows plushness, balancing the generous but fine, dusty tannins. Received 97 points from Decanter.
LCBO #30679 | $51.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
Auntsfield Estate Hawk Hill Pinot Noir 2020
Marlborough, New Zealand
Auntsfield
Gorgeously fruited and elegantly perfumed with dark cherry, blueberry, floral, olive and hazelnut aromas with a hint of vanilla, it's wonderfully weighted and richly textured in the mouth offering excellent fruit intensity together with silken texture and fine-grained tannins. Exquisitely balanced and harmonious with seductive complexity. Received 96 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #26332 | $66.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
Auntsfield
Gorgeously fruited and elegantly perfumed with dark cherry, blueberry, floral, olive and hazelnut aromas with a hint of vanilla, it's wonderfully weighted and richly textured in the mouth offering excellent fruit intensity together with silken texture and fine-grained tannins. Exquisitely balanced and harmonious with seductive complexity. Received 96 points from Wine Orbit.
LCBO #26332 | $66.00
Release date: March 2, 2023
Spioenkop Elgin Pinotage 2020
Elgin, South Africa
Spioenkop
Sourced from a combination of old and young vines on rocky shale soils, this is Elgin's best Pinotage. Aged in a surprisingly high 80% new wood, it's a racy, cool climate expression of the grape, with tangy red cherry and raspberry fruit, stony intensity, whole bunch spices and a hint of good reduction. Received 95 points from Tim Atkin.
LCBO #17450 | $58.00
Release date: February 2, 2023
Spioenkop
Sourced from a combination of old and young vines on rocky shale soils, this is Elgin's best Pinotage. Aged in a surprisingly high 80% new wood, it's a racy, cool climate expression of the grape, with tangy red cherry and raspberry fruit, stony intensity, whole bunch spices and a hint of good reduction. Received 95 points from Tim Atkin.
LCBO #17450 | $58.00
Release date: February 2, 2023
Sol Rouge Petit Sirah 2017
California, USA
Vintages Front Line Release
Monumental concentration and great structure set up this full-bodied, tannin-laced wine for a long window of drinkability. A mélange of iron, black-pepper, grilled beef and blackberry flavors saturate the palate and linger a long time on the finish. Received 94 points by Wine Enthusiast.
LCBO #20699 | $79.00
Vintages Front Line Release
Monumental concentration and great structure set up this full-bodied, tannin-laced wine for a long window of drinkability. A mélange of iron, black-pepper, grilled beef and blackberry flavors saturate the palate and linger a long time on the finish. Received 94 points by Wine Enthusiast.
LCBO #20699 | $79.00
San Polino Riserva Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
San Polino
From Tuscany in central Italy, Brunello enjoys a distinction as one of Italy's most favored wines. Brunello ages well and is great for collecting. The wine is bold, rich, and full-bodied. Red and black fruit assertively grace the nose and palate. Layered aromas and velvety tannins complement medium-high acidity. Consider decanting this wine to enjoy its full complexity. Received 97 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #26783 | $140.00
San Polino
From Tuscany in central Italy, Brunello enjoys a distinction as one of Italy's most favored wines. Brunello ages well and is great for collecting. The wine is bold, rich, and full-bodied. Red and black fruit assertively grace the nose and palate. Layered aromas and velvety tannins complement medium-high acidity. Consider decanting this wine to enjoy its full complexity. Received 97 points from James Suckling.
LCBO #26783 | $140.00
Padre & Co. Vermut Myrrha Blanco
Catalunya, Spain
Padre & Co.
Pale yellow in colour with a bright tone. Intense, spicy aromas greet the senses and envelop the nose with a mixture of floral, citrus and anise notes. On the palate a pleasant sweetness followed by a sense of fresh zestiness. The aftertaste is elegant and slightly tangy.
LCBO #25289 | $19.95
Padre & Co.
Pale yellow in colour with a bright tone. Intense, spicy aromas greet the senses and envelop the nose with a mixture of floral, citrus and anise notes. On the palate a pleasant sweetness followed by a sense of fresh zestiness. The aftertaste is elegant and slightly tangy.
LCBO #25289 | $19.95