Wine Couture magazine has announced the selection of Giacomo Bartolommei—president of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino and owner of the family-run Caprili estate—as one of Wine Enthusiast’s 12 Emerging Talents for 2026, who are shaping the future of the wine industry. Discover the three Caprili wines currently available.
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 $
- 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 $
Italy
- Fabio Oberto, Dolcetto d’Alba 2025 20.75 $
- Venchiarezza, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2025 26.55$
- Vola Volé, Pecorino 2025 21.20 $
- Monte Schiavo, Sassaiolo Rosso Piceno 2023 21.55 $
South Africa
- Van Loveren, Pinot Noir Robertson 2024 20.95 $
- Ken Forrester, Sparklehorse 2023 26.75 $
- Ken Forrester, Petit Cabernet-Sauvignon Western Cape 2025 16.40 $
- Ken Forrester, Fijndraai Stellenbosch 2025 24.50 $
Spain
- Yllera, Pepe Ribera del Duero 21.90 $
- Matarromera, Crianza Ribera del Duero 2023 50.75 $
- 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 $
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