NEW Releases at the LCBO

Written By Expert Marketeers

We're welcoming in 2026 with special new releases to warm up with, from South Africa, and Chile.

Read below for details, along with link to purchase.

 

Lourens Family Wines Lua Ilse Single Vineyard Grenache Noir 2023

"Winemaker Franco Lourens says his aim is to create a wine with both 'power and finesse' and this, he feels, is what the combination of elevation and light sandy soils of the Piekenierskloof imbues. Grapes were spontaneously fermented, with 25% stem inclusion. Opening aromatics of iron and flowers with a cool mineral undertone. The mouthfeel is voluminous, with a mouthcoating generosity of plum fruit shaded in with the faintest etch of tannins. Bright, energetic yet structurally composed; Lourens has achieved what he has set out to do. From a single vineyard. Drinking window: 2025-2033." 95 points, Decanter

Read more about Lourens Family Wines here.

Appellation : WO Piekenierskloof
Region : Western Cape 
Country : South Africa 
Grape(s) : Grenache
Price : $38
LCBO : 47728

 
 
 

La Junta Amigo Perro Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

"This is a nicely balanced red with charcoal and mocha aromas mingling with blackberry fruit and bay leaf. It's medium-bodied, sleek and very drinkable, with good persistency. Delicious now." 90 points, jamessuckling.com

Region : Curicó Valley
Country : Chile
Grape(s) : Cabernet Sauvignon
Price : $15.95
LCBO : 44675

 

Most of our producers are small, independently owned and operated businesses, like ours. You can view our complete portfolio here. Thank you for letting us share these producers and wines with you.

Cheers,

 
Expert Marketeers
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