Twenty percent of the fruit was barrel-fermented in neutral Canadian oak barrels. 89 (Ted McIntyre)įeatherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2019 - Vineland, Ontario ($17.95)
For the price, it’s a hard-to-beat recipe year in and year out, but a hot, dry 2018 growing season has concentrated the mix even further. Slightly oaked (although the oak is distinctive on the finish), this is a midweight, harmonious blend of Viognier (providing texture and floral aromas), Chenin Blanc (giving it backbone, fruit and acidity) and Grenache Blanc (think grassy, dill-like notes). 90 (Ted McIntyre)īoekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap White 2018 - Svartland, Western Cape, South Africa ($13.95)
The combination makes it ideal as a refreshing summer white, but with great food-pairing flexibility-especially oysters. So without further ado, here is our 2020 edition of 36 Under 18.īabich Malborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - Malborough, New Zealand ($17.95)Īt once fresh and lively in that classic Malborough style, with zesty gooseberry, tropical citrus and passionfruit, but with a little malolactic fermentation and production style that ensures a fuller, softer Sauvignon Blanc than typical for the region. But, regardless of where you live in the world, if you can get your hands on these wines, we think you’ll agree that they’re exceptional values. This is admittedly an Ontario-friendly list (with 33 of 36 wines available at the LCBO and the remainder available online from an Ontario winery). Ontario wine expert Rick VanSickle, publisher of Wines in Niagara, has once again added his expertise to the roster, with five of his own picks for the 2020 edition.
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On a scale out of 100, we consider a minimum rating of 87 points to be required to qualify for this list.Īnd with 18 being a lovely golf number, we’ve again assembled two full rounds of superb values to satisfy all tastes, from bubbly to rosé, with selections from nine different countries included. Above $18, most tend to desire a little more detailed information and reliable sources, be it the advice of an actual LCBO staff member or personal online research. Below that, customers unfamiliar with a product require little incentive-perhaps a passing recommendation, an attractive label or the highest possible critic’s rating that the LCBO marketing folks could slap on the bottle. In our social media experience, that number is $18. A high price doesn’t mean it’s always great, and a low price doesn’t always mean it’s substandard.Īnd in the wake of an economy ravaged by a pandemic, people are understandably more price-sensitive than normal.īut while the appetite for alcohol has only increased in recent months, there remains a buckling point of affordability for most. The price of a bottle of wine is oftentimes incongruent to the quality inside.
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