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
- Château la Rabotine, Sancerre 2024 39.75 $
- Justin Girardin, Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023 40.50 $
- Château de la Ragotière, Les Schistes 2024 18.90 $
- Gérard Millet, Menetou-Salon 2024 27.40 $
- La Fille Couillaud, Lord de la Ragotière Val de Loire Sauvignon 2025 19.80 $
- Domaine Michel Arcelain, Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir 2023 37.00 $
- La Fille Couillaud, Lord De La Ragotière Pinot Noir 2023 19.60 $
- Alain Chavy, Puligny Montrachet Les Charmes 2024 153.00 $
- Alain Chavy, Puligny Montrachet 2024 138.50 $
- Emile Beyer, Pinot Blanc Les Premices 2025 24.70 $
- Château Croix d’Allons, Bandol 2025 37.00 $
Italy
- Venchiarezza, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2025 26.55$
- Tenuta Rocca, Barbera d’Alba 2025 25.70 $
- Vola Volé, Pecorino 2025 21.20 $
- 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 $
New-Zeland
- Two Paddocks, The Last Chance Central Otago 2022 97.00 $
South Africa
- Ken Forrester, Petit Cabernet-Sauvignon Western Cape 2025 16.40 $
- Ken Forrester, Fijndraai Stellenbosch 2025 24.50 $
- Kranskop, Pinot Noir Klaasvoogds 2023 24.95 $
- Ken Forrester, Petit Pinotage Western Cape 2023 16.40 $
Spain
- Finca Tresolmos, Lias Rueda 2025 21.45 $
- Granza, Verdejo Rueda 2025 17.55 $
- Otazu, Premium Cuvée Navarra 2024 Magnum 34.00 $
- Casar de Burbia, Hombros Bierzo 2022 41.25 $
- Cyan, Tinta de Toro 2021 21.45 $
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.