It was with shock and deep sadness that we learned of Sam Neil’s passing. Decanter magazine has published a tribute article recently featured with the actor and winemaker. For over a decade, Valmonti has worked to promote the wines of Two Paddocks. You’ll be able to purchase The Last Chance 2022, one of his famous Pinot Noirs.
Ken Forrester’s Old Vine Reserve 2024 is among Wine Spectator magazine’s TOP 100 2025 wines, ranked 49/100.
Score: 91 points. Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc - 2024 at $19.55 is a great opportunity to discover it or add it to your basket!
Availability: Online or in 117 stores.
Discover Janine Saine’s article on the wine of the week in Toutsurlevin.ca* magazine Fabio Oberto Nebbiolo Langue 2023. A delicious organic wine at an equally appealing price of $21.75, available in 133 stores across Quebec. * In French only
France
- Alain Chavy, Puligny Montrachet 2024 138.50 $
- Emile Beyer, Pinot Blanc Les Premices 2025 24.70 $
- Château Croix d’Allons, Bandol 2025 37.00 $
- Emile Beyer, Riesling 2024 27.65 $
Germany
- J.Bäumer, Rhein Riesling 2025 19.05 $
- Kühling-Gillot, Qvinterra Riesling Trocken 2024 29.20 $
Italy
- Tenuta Rocca, Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 25.85 $
- Di Giovanna, Vurria Grillo Sicilia 2025 26.05 $
- Enzo Boglietti, Dolcetto d’Alba 2023 26.45 $
- Monte Schiavo, Sassaiolo Rosso Piceno 2023 21.55 $
- Tenuta Rocca, Barolo 2021 60.00$
- Anna Spinato, Prosecco Brut 2025 19.95 $
- Monte Schiavo, Vert-Dikio 2025 18.20 $
- Mauro Molino, Barolo 2021 64.25 $
- SassodiSole, Brunello Di Montalcino 2020 62.75 $
- Fabio Oberto, Barolo Riserva 2015 64.50 $
- Fabio Oberto, Barolo Perno 2018 61.25$
New-Zeland
- Two Paddocks, The Last Chance Central Otago 2022 97.00 $
South Africa
- Ken Forrester, Fijndraai Stellenbosch 2025 24.50 $
- Kranskop, Pinot Noir Klaasvoogds 2023 24.95 $
- Ken Forrester, Petit Pinotage Western Cape 2023 16.40 $
Spain
- Cyan, Tinta de Toro 2021 21.45 $
- Bodega Otazu, Pago de Otazu Con Crianza 2023 43.25 $
- Bodega Otazu, Altar Pago de Otazu 2016 56.75 $
Published on Tout sur le vin.ca* on December 26, Janine Saine’s selection includes OZU Tempranillo 2022 from Bodega Otazu. Excellent for the start of 2025 at a tempting price of under $20. * In French only
In the November 14 broadcast of Salut Bonjour*, Philippe Lapeyrie suggests 3 bottles under $25. Among the selection, the Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie “Les Schistes” from Château de la Ragotière A Muscadet as satisfying as it is thirst-quenching. At the tempting price of $17.60 ! Hurry up! *(in French only).
The Graeme & Julie Bott Estate is awarded “1 Star” in the prestigious Revue des Vins de France.
Comments and scores from the publication* In French only
In the August 20th issue of Decanter, Jason Millar looks back over the last 20 years of the Ken Forrester Winery through its flagship product “The FMC”. A retrospective on the renaissance of South African Chenin Blanc.
Discover the range of Forrester wines available at the SAQ.