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Wine Journeys Weekend WIne 🍷 13th Street Burger Blend Gamay Noir Pinot Noir NV ★★★★ (90)   This is a non-vintage red that blends wines from different years to obtain a consistent character, and it’s an excellent character indeed, not to mention great value. Medium bodied with juicy red cherry and berry flavours. Ready to drink with moderate tannins, this wine is made to pair with food. An elegant burger topped with Brie and caramelized onion or mushroom flatbread would be the perfect complement to this blend. $13.95 on sale, regular $15.95 (Winery, LCBO) #weekendwine #winepairing #winelovers #redwine

Wine Journeys Weekend Wine 🍷 Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2021 ★★★★ (91) This red has become a Vintages Essential for good reason. Not only is it reliably excellent, other Zins of this quality would cost you north of $50. Filled with black and red fruits and full bodied with moderate tannins, it’s nature’s most perfect BBQ wine for red meats and sausages. Then again, if you haven’t tried it with a meat lover’s pizza, you’re missing out on another superb pairing. $30.95 (Vintages) #weekendwine #redwine #winepairing #wineandfood

Wine Journeys Weekend Wine 🍷 Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2022 ★★★½+ (89)  New Zealand is producing excellent Pinot Noirs, especially from the Central Otago region. However, you shouldn’t ignore this example from Marlborough (which is better known for Sauvignon Blanc). Expect typical berries, cherry, and oak spice with just a dash of earthiness. If cedar planked salmon is on the menu, this is your wine match. $21.95 (Vintages) #winepairing #redwine #winetime #winelovers

Wine Journeys Weekend Wine Mouton Cadet White 2023 ★★★+ (86) This wine brings back memories of my first experience with a French white. It’s a Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadet that has kept up with the times and is a good white for your warm weather dinner table. The Semillon mellows out this medium bodied wine with flavours of lemon, herbs, stone fruit, and mango. Serve it with summer salads or grilled scallops. $16.95 (LCBO) #winepairing #frenchwine #weekendwine #winelovers

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Wine Journeys Weekend Wine Feudo Croce Nyktós Aglianico 2022 ★★★★ (90) Aglianico is an ancient Italian varietal (enjoyed by Pliny the Elder during Roman times) usually found in Campania and Basilicata. This version, however, hails from Puglia, which is the heel of the boot. It’s a Decanter Award winner for good reason. The wine is full bodied and somewhat tannic with intense dark plum, black cherry, prune, rosemary, sage, licorice, and vanilla. Meat stuffed peppers or pancetta pasta would make a good dinner combination. It represents a remarkable value at this price point. $15.95 (Vintages) #weekendwine #winepairing #italianwine

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Wine Journeys Weekend Wine Cave Spring Cabernet Franc Dolomite 2020 ★★★★ (91) This medium bodied Cab Franc, with fruit sourced from Cave Spring's own vineyards, is a step up from their regular LCBO General Listing wine. You can find it on restaurant wine lists, but it’s worth getting a few bottles for yourself if you visit the winery (or order it online). It’s red currant, black cherry, cedar, sage leaf, and vanilla character would make an excellent complement to your BBQ meats. This is a reliably good red; so, if 2020 isn’t available, pick up some of the current vintage. $27.95 (Winery, Online) #winepairing #weekendwine #ontariowine #redwine

Wine Journeys Weekend Wine 😍 Redstone Rosé 2023 ★★★½+ (89) In our continuing effort to keep your wine rack stocked up during the LCBO strike, here's another you can order online.  A truly enjoyable Niagara sipper made with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Cabernet Sauvignon. You’ll find strawberry, raspberry, peach, and a little rhubarb followed by a citrusy, red cherry finish. It’s a Rosé that’s medium bodied and would make an excellent pairing for strawberry feta salad, shrimp off the BBQ, or just enjoy a glass by itself. $25.95 (Winery, Online) https://lnkd.in/gUXMsWmF #weekendwine #winepairing #ontariowine #winelovers