BC Liquor Stores are currently holding one of their “Flash Sales” on a handful of products for 4 days only.
The flash sale is on now and goes until end of day this Sunday January 21. Here are three outstanding wine values that are part of that sale.
MORANDE CINSAULT PAIS 2020 - VALLE DEL MAULE, CHILE
$20.99 reduced to $14.99 until Jan 21 - 750 ml.
Begins with beautiful floral black raspberry, preserved plum, - a wave of enticing, juicy fruit slightly smoky fruit. The combination of less than medium body with above medium fruit intensity, a good balancing acidity and the light graphite/asphalt tannins that provide some ballast is very appealing. In weight, fruitiness and general flow, reminds me of grand cru beaujolais. 95 points, Decanter magazine
A 55/45 blend of cinsault and pais grapes from 60 year old vines. País is a variety introduced in Chile by the Spanish conquerors during the 16th century. Cinsault was introduced in Chile during the 1940s to help compensate the lack of color and structure of País.
Cinsault is one of the allowable grapes in Chateauneuf du Pape and crossed with pinot noir makes pinotage a red wine grape that is South Africa's signature variety. It is also often found in South African rosès. One of the best value reds ever offered. Tasted ✓ 91 Points
Find Store Nearest You SKU: 107373
QUID PRO QUO - CASA SANTOS LIMA 2019 - ALENTEJANO - PORTUGAL
$15.99 reduced to 13.99 until January 27 - 750 ml.
If you like bigger but soft edged, fruit forward reds with some complexity, this blend or Portuguese red grapes has the whole package including dried plums and fruit leather. The wine has good deep, red fruit intensity, rounded tannins, excellent balance and some real interest. The value for money and value for pleasure here is amazing. Tasted ✓ 88 Points
Find Store Nearest You SKU: 62235
CONO SUR RESERVA ESPECIAL CARMENERE 2021 13.0 - VALLE DE CACHAPOAL, CHILE
$15.99 reduced to 9.99 until January 21 - 750 ml.
On the nose, slightly dusty, dreamy, dark ripe cherry fruit, ripe black plum flesh. The flavour follows with grapey blackberry, black plum and chestnut notes. Being a little soft on the acidity with rounded soft tannins, all in all makes it easy and approachable, similar to jammy, soft, Australian shiraz. The alcohol is moderate though. Fair value at the regular price if you like the style. Outstanding value at the Flash Sale price.
Tasted ✓ 87 Points
Find Store Nearest You SKU: 464990