|
Holiday gifting made easy — these beautiful mini-bottles of Brilla! Prosecco and half-bottles of Crémant and Champagne are the perfect stocking stuffers.
|
|
Brilla! Prosecco (200 ml)
Veneto, Italy
LCBO#: 25918, $6.95 SHOP »»
"Delicate pineapple fruit, light citrus nuances, wet stone. Balanced, clear on the palate, also shows light fruit sweetness, well integrated, fine bubbles." Score: 90 Pts. - Falstaff Wine Guide, April 23, 2021.
Brilla! Rosé Prosecco 2021 (200 ml)
Veneto, Italy
VINTAGES#: 25917, $6.95 SHOP »»
With its exuberant bubbles, vibrant berry and orchard fruit, and zippy finish, this stunning mini-bottle of pink Prosecco from Brilla! is sure to please. Perfect for holiday gifting, these also make beautiful additions to bridal parties or baby shower gift bags. Learn more about Brilla! Bridal Shower and Baby Shower Gifts »»
Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne (375 ml)
Burgundy, France
VINTAGES#: 641423, $13.95 SHOP »»
"Inviting, white floral and softly fruited nose. Delicate but well defined, with green apple, elderflower and peach touches on the palate. Light and elegant style, perfect as an apéritif to catch the nuance and delicacy of flavour [...]. The easiest-drinking in the producer's large and successful range of twelve crémants. Drinking Window 2021-2024." Score: 92 Pts. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter. Tasted May 31, 2021.
Champagne Victoire Brut Prestige (375 ml)
Champagne, France
LCBO#: 24490, $22.65 SHOP »»
Straw colour with fine bubbles; brioche, floral and nutty aromas with a citric note; extra dry, toasty, nutty and dried lemon fruit flavours with lively acidity to finish.
Champagne Victoire Brut Rosé (375 ml)
Champagne, France
LCBO#: 24491, $24.65 SHOP »»
Made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, Champagne Victoire Brut Prestige Rosé pours beautifully with a deep salmon colour and a fine mousse. With features of cherry, apples and raspberry fruit along with hints of toasted almonds and yeast, this crisp and intense Champagne shows good acidity and a lengthy finish. Great with smoked salmon canapés.
|
|
Champagne Victoire Brut Prestige
Champagne, France
ON SALE NOW! Save $3.00. Sale ends: January 1, 2023.
LCBO#: 190025, $41.95 SHOP »»
"There is a fairly complex nose of dried pear, lemon, toast and vague crème brulée custard. It's light to mid-weight with bracing acidity, a hint of sweetness and a slightly pasty finish. The length is excellent." Score: 90 Pts. - David Lawrason, Wine Align.
Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2019
Tuscany, Italy
ON SALE NOW! Save $3.00. Sale ends: January 1, 2023.
VINTAGES#: 943613, $21.95 SHOP »»
"Plenty of sweet plums on the nose with orange peel. It’s full-bodied with juicy ripe fruit and creamy tannins. Some savory, earth and meaty character in the aftertaste." Score: 92 Pts. - James Suckling, July 4, 2022.
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017
Veneto, Italy
ON SALE NOW! Save $5.00. Sale ends: January 1, 2023.
VINTAGES#: 413179, $49.95 SHOP »»
"A potent wine with a big, fiery personality with great impact. A lighter, perfumed, violet-accented aroma opens to reveal intense black and red fruit flavours with a delightful touch of herbal complexity on the edges. The tannins are firm, but the concentration gives promise for further ageing." Score: 96 Pts. - Decanter.
|
|
Gracing the cover of the latest issue of LCBO Vintages Magazine is the festive Brilla! Prosecco DOC ($19.95) from Veneto, Italy.
This floral, fresh wine shows a nice crisp palate with good complexity for the style, and aromas of apple, pear and peach. Crafted to offer wide appeal. Enjoy with seafood appetizers.
|
|
Watch Rebecca Felgate (@missrebeccaj) serve up some gorgeous Christmas gifting inspiration, featuring Champagne Victoire half-bottles in white and rosé.
"Champagne Victoire half-bottles are a delight that serve as the perfect stocking stuffers for all the good gals and boys in your life. Available in white and rosé, both are under $25 for 375 mls at the LCBO."
Watch @missrebeccaj »»
|
|
Mike and Jeff (@sparklingwinos) share their effervescent selections from across the globe for the holidays:
"Brilla! Prosecco DOC ($19.95) puts brilliance at the forefront. This fruit forward Prosecco will serve you well as an apéritif or as you toast to the new year with friends. Brilla! Prosecco is also available in adorable mini-bottles in white and rosé ($6.95 each).
"Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne sparkles in the glass and delivers citrus, brioche and apple, and makes for a perfect everyday, or holiday, sparkler. Available in full bottles ($22.95) and half-bottles ($13.95).
"Moving to the Loire, we have the De Chanceny Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé ($21.30) which is not only pretty in pink in the glass but also absolutely gorgeous on the palate with plenty of red fruit.
"We wouldn’t have a gift guide without bubbly and we’re featuring Champagne Victoire Brut Prestige, a delicious and yet affordable option in the Champagne category, available in full bottles ($41.95) and half-bottles in white ($22.65) and rosé ($24.65). Perfectly suited for an array of delights to be enjoyed over the holiday season!"
Learn more @sparklingwinos »»
|
|
|
Did you know that you can browse our social media feeds for daily LCBO wine features, food and wine pairing recommendations and in-depth articles from the world of wine?
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and be sure to Shop Our Instagram feed on the Vinexx website!
|
|
|
Miss out on last week's newsletter? Check our newsletter archive for a list of recent issues from Vinexx.
|
|
|
Follow The Case For Wine and Vinexx on:
|
|
|
|
|
