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The LCBO releases new wines approximately every two weeks throughout the year. Each product goes through Executive Spirits & Wines' proprietary four-step process to evaluate each brand and determine their value based on price, professional ratings and other historical data. After ranking every wine, we select the best overall deal, the five best values wines and the five smart luxury purchases if you're looking to indulge yourself with a treat. Only those wines that meet our strict criteria for delivering the best taste for the dollar make this list.
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Best Deal of the Release
Best Value Wines
- Tawse Limestone Ridge-North Estate Bottled Riesling 2017 ($21.95) – Canadian
- The Hunting Lodge Expressions Sauvignon Blanc 2019 ($19.95)
- Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 ($19.95)
- Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2018 ($20.95)
- Finca La Escuela La Grava Malbec 2017 ($24.95)
Smart Luxuries
- Muddy Water Skin Ferment 2019 ($29.95)
- Quinta do Covão Reserva Touriga Nacional 2016 ($33.95)
- Tesch Karthäuser Riesling Trocken 2018 ($34.95)
- Hartford Court Chardonnay 2018 ($39.95)
- Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block Pinot Noir 2015 ($41.95)
- Blue Mountain Reserve Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017 ($48.95) – Canadian
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Best Deal of the Release
- Signos de Origen Carmenère 2017 ($19.95)
Best Value Wines
- Vaucher Père & Fils Fleurie 2018 ($17.95)
- The Spotted Hound Red Blend 2018 ($19.95)
- Ventisquero Grey [Glacier] Longomilla Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019 ($20.95)
- Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2017 ($23.95)
- Beaumirail Vacqueyras 2017 ($24.95)
Smart Luxuries
- Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2019 ($27.95)
- Giant Steps LDR Yarra Valley Pinot Noir/Syrah 2018 (33.95)
- Remelluri Reserva 2013 ($44.95)
- Quails’ Gate Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017 ($44.95)
- Castello di Ama San Lorenzo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico (57.95)
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Best Deal of the Release
Best Value Wines
- BenMarco Malbec 2018 ($19.95)
- El Pedrosal Crianza 2016 ($18.95)
- La Chevalière Rasteau 2017 ($20.95)
- Tonel 78 Barrel Select Malbec/Bonarda 2017 ($20.95)
- Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2018 ($19.95)
- Doña Paula 1350 2017 ($24.95)
Smart Luxuries
- Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2016 ($24.95)
- Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2017 ($34.95)
- Domäne Wachau Ried Achleiten Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2018 ($38.95)
- Emina Reserva 2015 ($47.95)
- Imperial Gran Reserva 2012 ($56.95)
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Best Deal of the Release
Best Value Wines
- Mountadam Vineyards Five-Fifty Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 ($17.00)
- Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($19.95)
- Château de Marsan 2016 ($17.95)
- Domaine Clavel Syrius Saint-Gervais Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2017 ($19.95)
- Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2018 ($22.95)
Smart Luxuries
- Domaine Saint-Andéol Excellence Cairanne 2016 ($25.95)
- Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas 2018 ($32.95)
- Quercecchio Brunello di Montalcino 2015 ($36.95)
- Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 ($57.95)
- Château Clarke 2016 ($54.95)
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Best Deal of the Release
Best Value Wines
- Familie Steffen Trittenheimer Altärchen Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018
- Viu Manent Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
- Zonte's Footstep Canto Sangiovese/Lagrein 2017
- Bethany Creek Shiraz 2017
- Vale de Mata Red Wine 2017
Smart Luxuries
- Cantina del Nebbiolo Barbaresco 2016
- Villa Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2016
- Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2017
- Enrico Serafino Picotener Nebbiolo 2018
- Château l'Eglise d'Armens 2016
Best Deal of the Release
Best Value Wines
- Quails' Gate Dry Riesling 2019
- Pask Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2018
- Cellier des Dauphins Vinsobres 2017
- Feudo Montoni Lagnusa Nero D'Avola 2018
- Ontanon Reserva 2011
Smart Luxuries
- Remy Ferbras Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2017
- Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2017
- Ansgar Clusserath Trittenheimer Riesling Kabinett 2017
- Odfjell Winemaker's Travesy Carignan/Malbec/Syrah 2016
- Max Ferd. Richter Elisenberger Kabinett Riesling 2018
Of course, taste is subjective and you will ultimately decide what you like. We here at Executive Spirits & Wines want to help simplify the choice so you can spend less on finding your new favourite wine. We are brand agnostic and completely objective in our recommendations. Consider us your helpful guide on your tasting adventure, helping make your journey a little easier, with fewer missteps along the way. Save time, save money and make your search easier and more convenient.