LCBO Summer Solstice Sale Starts June 22!
The LCBO Summer Solstice Sale starts today with 118 wines selling for less than $20 (42 for less than $12), with savings up to 20% on brands such as Oyster Bay, Three Thieves, Josh Cellars, Ruffino, Smoking Loon and more.
There are lots of great barbecue wines so let’s go and look at seven which we think will go well with food from the grill.
We have included the independent five point based Vivino ratings for each wine. For reference, a 3.6 rated wine is better than 50% of all wines on the market. Most wines rated at 3.8 or higher usually sell for more than $20 a bottle.
Look for all your favourites on our complete list of all Wines Under $12 and $20 on sale, with our Great Values highlighted, click below;
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For the full list of 25 Low Sugar/Low Carb Wines on sale, with our Great Values highlighted, click below;
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Here are our top seven choices;
Stave & Steel Canadian Whisky Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon ($17.95, reduced from $19.95)
United States: California – Paso Robles
Vivino Rating: 4.1
A fruity and smooth full bodied Cab with black fruit flavours aged in Canadian whisky barrels, ideal with barbecued meats or grilled Portabello mushrooms.
ABV 15.5%, 6 g/L residual sugar.
LeftField Nelson Sauvignon Blanc ($14.65, reduced from $16.65)
New Zealand: Nelson
Vivino Rating: 3.9
One of our favourite NZ Sauvignon Blancs, it is less acidic with more tropical fruit than most of its counterparts. Easy drinking and a good shellfish companion.
ABV 13.5%, 6 g/L residual sugar.
Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel ($13.85, reduced from $15.85)
United States: California
Vivino Rating: 3.8
Classic Zin, slightly sweet with plum, vanilla and fig flavours plus smoky notes leading to a soft finish. Goes well with grilled meats.
ABV 14.5%, 8 g/L residual sugar.
Raymond Family Classic Chardonnay ($14.85, reduced from $16.85)
United States: California
Vivino Rating: 3.8
Lots of personality here, gentle and fresh with abundant tastes of oak, butter, vanilla, pears apples and melons, versatile and easy drinking. Pair with summer salads or just plain sipping.
ABV 13.5%, 5 g/L residual sugar.
Wits End Luna Shiraz ($15.95, reduced from $17.95)
Australia: McLaren Vale
Vivino Rating: 3.8
From the best Australian region for Shiraz, look for bold flavours of dark fruits, oak, vanilla and smoke. Dry but smooth and easy to drink, it pairs well with slightly spicy foods.
ABV 14.0%, 2 g/L residual sugar.
Banrock Station Pink Moscato Rose ($10.95, reduced from $12.45)
Australia: South Australia
Vivino Rating: 3.8
If you like a low alcohol wine in the summer heat or enjoy a sweeter wine with spicy foods then this one is for you. Terrific value.
ABV 6.0%, 121 g/L residual sugar.
Henry of Pelham Baco Noir VQA ($13.95, reduced from $15.95)
Canada: Niagara
Vivino Rating: 3.9
Last but definitely not least, Canada’s answer to Shiraz has put our own Baco Noir grape on the map.
Pronounced dark fruits, tobacco and oak with a slightly sweetish peppery finish make it an ideal pairing with grilled Korean style beef ribs.
ABV 13.0%, 17 g/L residual sugar.