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Reviews for 2023

June 2023 - Canada

June 2023 - Canada
This month's Spirits feature is Canadian

Canada Reviews

Peller Estates 2022 Family Reserve Pinot Grigio
93 points
$10
Best Buy
Vibrant and fruity with a mix of stone fruits, tropical fruits, and candied citrus.
93 points $10 Best Buy
Trius 2021  Cabernet Franc
93 points
$13
Best Buy
An approachable yet compelling style of Cabernet Franc that will pair with a range of foods; think wood-fired pizza or smoked cheese.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2022 Founders Series Baco Noir
92 points
$11
Best Buy
A bold red wine with a good balance of red fruit, acidity, and vanilla oak flavors; pair with smoked and cured meats.
92 points $11 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2022 Founders Series Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$12
Best Buy
A ripe and vibrant menagerie of tropical fruits with earthy integrated notes present as well.
92 points $12 Best Buy
Trius 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$13
Best Buy
Refreshing acid with a good balance of fruit and herbs; a spot on example of New World styled Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $13 Best Buy
Thirty Bench 2022 Winemakers Blend Riesling
91 points
$16
Best Buy
A solid, pleasant example of Riesling with good typicity.
91 points $16 Best Buy
Good Natured 2021 Balanced Red Blend British Columbia
90 points
$11
Best Buy
A smoky and sweet treat for barbecue pairings.
90 points $11 Best Buy
Trius 2022 Rosé Niagara Peninsula VQA
90 points
$14
Best Buy
Good depth of fruit flavor balanced with herbal complexity, especially nice for a cool climate Rosé.
90 points $14 Best Buy
Trius 2022 Late Autumn Off Dry Riesling
89 points
$13
Best Buy
A solid off-dry table wine with flavors of candied orchard fruit; will pair well with spicy foods or a sweet and savory dessert course.
89 points $13 Best Buy
Thirty Bench 2021 Winemakers Blend Rosé Niagara Peninsula VQA
89 points
$18
A complex and layered Rosé that keeps you coming back and discovering new flavors.
Good Natured 2021 Merlot Gamay Noir Red Blend Ontario
88 points
$10
Best Buy
A fun and chipper summer sipper; all day red sipping wine for backyard cookouts.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2022 Family Reserve Secco Bubbles Ontario
88 points
$10
Best Buy
A vibrantly floral and fruity nose with subtle sweetness of ripe peach and pear.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Riesling
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A lively version of Riesling that caters to those looking for an approachable white wine with a touch of sweetness.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Trius 2022  Riesling
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A pleasing Canadian Kabinett in an off-dry style that would make a lovely table wine with foods with a mild spice level.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2022 Founders Series Sauvignon Blanc
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A nice Sauvignon Blanc for the table; the assignment was understood and executed well.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2022 Founders Series Pinot Grigio
88 points
$13
Best Buy
Fruity and floral with a bit of savory.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$23
A nice everyday table wine to pair with a beef roast.
Peller Estates 2022 Family Reserve Chardonnay
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A simple, clean, and true cool climate Chardonnay; a touch green but very pleasant and refreshing without any facades.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Peller Estates 2022 Family Reserve Rosé Bubbles Ontario
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A solid summer sipper to have by the lake or out on the deck while grilling.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Wayne Gretzky 2020 Whisky Oak Aged Red Blend British Columbia
87 points
$16
This is a bold red wine for the adventurous palate.
Thirty Bench 2020 Winemakers Blend Cabernet Franc
87 points
$19
An interesting and food friendly wine that will be a hit when paired with a winter roast.
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Signature Series Chardonnay
87 points
$21
Zippy acidity and citrus with waves of vanilla.
Peller Estates 2022 Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$10
Best Buy
Pleasing, simple fruit flavors with a light herbal lift; a real crowd pleaser.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Good Natured 2021 Crisp Chardonnay
85 points
$10
A beautiful rich golden color on a crushable banquet wine.
Wayne Gretzky 2021 Founders Series Chardonnay
85 points
$12
A summer patio pounder with delicate vanilla and a citrus pop on the finish.
Good Natured 2021 Merlot + Petit Verdot Red Blend Okanagan Valley
83 points
$11
For lovers of peated Scotch and Bourbon, this smoky wine is intriguing.
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