Does your father prefer a bold red or a crisp white? Or is he more a fan of bubbly? Shop our Father's Day recommendations and find the perfect bottle that Dad is sure to love.
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Champagne Victoire Brut Prestige
Champagne, France
ON SALE NOW! Save $4.00. Sale ends: June 18, 2023.
LCBO#: 190025, $41.00 SHOP »»
Available chilled at select locations ❄️
"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.
Studert-Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2019
Mosel, Germany
VINTAGES#: 114777, $28.95 SHOP »»
"Studert's 2019 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese is intense and pure on the piquant and stony nose that shows ripe and aromatic as well as healthy fruit with good depth and complexity. Mouth-filling, rich and intense on the palate, this is a sweet but also refined and elegant WSU with a highly stimulating and salty finish. Gorgeous and definitely a highlight in the collection from this small family estate. Drink date: 2021-2060." Score: 93+ Pts. - Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 9, 2021.
Pair with Thai dishes, such as green curry chicken.
Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2021
Veneto, Italy
VINTAGES#: 707158, $19.95 SHOP »»
"Pure, mineral and incisive nose with limey, chalky character to the green-apple and citrus aromas. The palate is fresh and more supple, with a medium-to full-bodied frame to the generous citrus fruit. Zesty finish." Score: 92 Pts. - James Suckling, September 6, 2022.
Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Marlborough, New Zealand
LCBO#: 465880, $19.95 SHOP »»
Pure and vibrant with layers of passionfruit, tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Juicy fruit flavours and crisp acidity combine to deliver a mouth-watering finish. Capturing all the trademark sub-regional flavours of Marlborough, this Sauvignon Blanc is sure to impress.
"Mouthwatering in its intensity, with passion fruit, key lime, lemon blossom, ruby grapefruit, and lime zest. Offers hints of tangerine and fresh grated ginger that linger on the long, expressive and sleek finish. Drink now." Score: 92 Pts - MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, March 31, 2022.
Serve with chicken, fish, or shellfish.
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2022
Venezie, Italy
VINTAGES#: 37648, $19.95 SHOP »»
Zenato crafts this Pinot Grigio from vines averaging 25-30 years of age. It's food-friendly and precise, with inviting lifted floral notes, citrus, pear, mineral and snappy acidity. A popular wine from a favourite producer among LCBO Vintages customers. Serve it up with poached sole or a plate of steamed mussels.
Muga Rosé 2021
Rioja, Spain
VINTAGES#: 603795, $17.95 SHOP »»
"The pink 2021 Rosado was produced mostly with Garnacha and some Viura that fermented in small oak vats and was kept with the lees that were worked for 16 weeks. It's pale, subtle and fresh in this approachable and cool vintage. Floral, elegant and precise, with a faint bitter twist in the finish." Score: 90 Pts. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
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Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Tuscany, Italy
VINTAGES#: 579094, $51.95 SHOP »»
"This is the so-called 'green label' Brunello with proprietor Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini's signature on the front of the bottle. Her classic 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is sharp and tonic with wild raspberry, cassis, lilac, earth and garden herb. There is a sweet note of sour cherry on the mid-weight finish. This is an ample 160,000-bottle production made in a traditional approach with two years in casks made with both Slavonian and French oak. Drink date: 2024-2035." Score: 93 Pts. - Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 17, 2022.
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2018
Veneto, Italy
VINTAGES#: 479766, $30.95 SHOP »»
"The 2018 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Ripassa is peppery with earth tones and crushed stone giving way to black cherries and savory herbs. There are depths of silken textures here offset by brisk acids, as ripe red and black fruits resonate under an air of lavender. This is so concentrated and intense, yet communicating elegance, while leaving the palate fresh with hints of violet candies that linger. The 2018 will need a short stay in the cellar to develop its aromatics. Well done.” Score: 91 Pts. - Vinous.
Donnachiara Irpinia Aglianico 2020
Campania, Italy
VINTAGES#: 262956, $29.95 SHOP »»
"Aromas of wild blackberry, rosemary, clove, cardamom and plum. Full-bodied with tight tannins. Linear. A bed of black and ripe red fruit washes over the palate, together with lovely ground spice. A lifted note of citrus peel comes through, but is swallowed by another note of charcoal. Savory and delicious. Best after 2025 [through to end of 2020s]." Score: 94 Pts. - James Suckling, September 6, 2022.
Serve with red meats and aged cheeses.
Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019
Tuscany, Italy
ON SALE NOW! Save $4.00. Sale ends: June 18, 2023.
VINTAGES#: 943613, $20.95 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.
Pair with a classic Tuscan dish: bistecca alla fiorentina.
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2019
Veneto, Italy
ON SALE NOW! Save $3.00. Sale ends: June 18, 2023.
VINTAGES#: 995704, $19.95 SHOP »»
"Vibrant nose with spiced cherries, plums, dried herbs, cloves and some bark. It's medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and juicy cherries. Fruity and caressing mouth-feel, before a medium finish. Drink now." Score: 90 Pts. - James Suckling, September 6, 2022.
Serve with antipasto.
Alceño Twelve 12 Meses Monastrell 2019
Jumilla, Spain
VINTAGES#: 398925, $17.00 SHOP »»
"Aromas of plum leaf, blueberry, cedar, licorice, wet earth and black pepper. Full-bodied with chalky tannins. Bitter-chocolate and earthy notes on the firm finish. Drink starting in 2022 through 2024." Score: 91 Pts. - James Suckling, October 14, 2021.
Pair with roasted vegetables, or slices of Jamon Iberico and Manchego cheese on a savory charcuterie board.
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What was originally conceived as a client gift has evolved into so much more for one indie ad agency. Giants & Gentlemen Old Tom Gin (LCBO# 26982, $54.95) pays homage to the traditions of Victorian-era style gin while adding a modern twist, creating its unique, award-winning flavour.
Highlighting an aromatic blend of juniper berries, lemon and orange peel with subtle hints of vanilla and elder flower, all perfectly arranged to create an unprecedented gin experience. The flavour profile is mellow, smooth and well-mannered — delicious neat, yet stands tall when mixed with tonic.
Crafted in Concord, Ontario with locally sourced ingredients, Giants & Gentlemen Gin is winning its fair share of accolades, most recently winning GOLD for Old Tom Gin at the 2023 World Gin Awards. Old Tom Gin is also the Winner of five SIP awards.
Enjoy this Classic Gin Martini recipe from The Spruce Eats »»
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