Cinzano Prosecco

SAQ#: 12275394
Price: $15.95
Made in: Italy
By: DCM S.P.A.

Don’t mind Cinzano drinks, so interesting to find this Sparkling by this company. At first pour, some sourness comes out in the nose and taste with lots of citrus notes. With time, some sweetness does come out to balance things. Nice decent dryness in the mouthfeel with very mild yeast lingering in the aftertaste. Nothing special, but some nice fruitiness that makes this easy-going bubbly a local find that is alright to have from time to time, when nothing else is found.

Rating: 3.2/5

Candy Apple Red

LCBO#: 371849
Price: $9.95
Made in: Ontario, Canada
By: Diamond Estates

This red wine caught our eye when we went to the LCBO for Halloween party purchases. Was on special and already inexpensive, so decided to try it. At first, it seemed pretty weird, but as it breathes, it gets not bad at all for what is expected. The candy shows off with its strawberry notes. Starts off in the taste, but then lands in the aromas. The first nose we got was cherries with the hints of sourness. Then, eventually we feel the chocolate. Sweet tasting because of this, but a fun red wine overall. Not as bad as expected.

Rating: 3.2/5

Bestheim Brut Crémant d’Alsace

LCBO#: 141184
Price: $19.95
Made in: Alsace, France
By: Bestheim, Les Caves De Bennwihr

This French Sparkling releases mild aromas of apples, grapes with hints of vanilla. Pretty close to the same for the flavours. Dry mouthfeel, pretty crisp. Not crazy in taste, but some citrus creating some light sourness, with some very slight yeast in the finish. This Crémant d’Alsace is quite easy to enjoy. Dry all around, mildly fruity and a great alternative to the real Champagne. Especially for the price.

Rating: 3.7/5

Prevedello Asolo Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry

LCBO#: 262881
Price: $16.95
Made in: Veneto, Italy
By: Prevedello

This Italian Bubbly starts off with yeast and orange peel aromas. After breathing, it gets balanced with hints of tropical fruits, vanilla and sugars. The flavours are close to this as well. Feels like it will be a sour one, but because Extra Dry, the finish is quick. Some soft sweetness and yeast lingers a little. Not a bad Extra Dry Sparkling, just lacking a little finesse.

Rating: 3.4/5