GIFT-GIVING WITH NO GUESSWORK

Make your shopping simpler this holiday season with top-quality Vintages Essentials.

It’s time to start that exciting annual hunt for wines with the “it” factor: sumptuous, stylish and as unique as the people you’re shopping for. The Vintages Essentials Collection is a perfect place to find a wine that fits the bill. These top-quality wines from top producers are vetted by our experts and cover the world’s best-loved styles, from lighter, crisp whites to powerful, velvety reds – think Pinot Grigio, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, California Cab, Aussie Shiraz, Amarone and much more. On a budget? No problem! Great value is a defining quality of the Essentials: these wines start at just $19 (with options that ring in at plusher prices too). When you give a Vintages wine, you’re giving the history and passion of the people who crafted it; no matter the style or cost, it’s a gift that’s sure to impress.

Look for Vintages Essentials in-store or shop online at lcbo.com

Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Shiraz

Full-bodied & Smooth 925453 l (XD) l 750 mL l $19.95

A plush wine that makes a perfect holiday gift! Rich and velvety with notes of apricots, plum jam and mixed berries. Its modest price tag belies its quality.

Emiliana Coyam

Full-bodied & Smooth 63891 l (XD) l 750 mL l $29.95

Named for the oak forests in Chile’s Colchagua region, this elegant organic red with floral and cassis notes is a blend of Syrah and the country’s signature Carmenère.

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon

Full-bodied & Smooth 521021 l (D) l 750 mL l $24.95

A California classic from a star producer, this bold Cabernet Sauvignon is an approachable crowd-pleaser loaded with flavours of fruit, herbs and toasty oak.

Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino

Full-bodied & Firm 650432 l (XD) l 750 mL l $53.95

For the connoisseur on your list. This luxurious Brunello, crafted in the rolling hills of Tuscany, can be cellared for up to 10 years.

Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages

Light-bodied & Fruity 365924 l (XD) l 750 mL l $18.95

If someone on your list loves Beaujolais, this one is sure to please. From one of Burgundy’s best-loved producers, it features floral, red plum and candied berry flavours.