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20 good bottles under 30$ for Valentine’s Day!

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2023-02-05 08:03:25

If you're looking for a good bottle to impress your partner on Valentine's Day, here are our 20 suggestions to accompany your romantic meal.

Bernard Series Chenin Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2021

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This 100% Chenin Blanc from South Africa is well structured and complex. On the nose, you will find mango, papaya, poached pear and roasted hazelnut. Produced from sustainable viniculture, it is one of our favorites. SAQ code 11154911. $27.85

Bodegas San Valero Monte Ducay Carinena Gran Reserva 2016

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This Spanish red from the Carineña appellation is a blend of three popular grape varieties, Tempranillo 60%, Cabernet-sauvignon 30%, Grenache 10%. It offers good freshness, fine and slightly drying tannins, with a nice finish. Pairs well with teriyaki pork tenderloin. SAQ Code 10472888. $18.95

Burg Ravensburg Pinot Noir 2020

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Made at one of Germany's oldest wineries (760 years old), this Pinot Noir offers cherry and raspberry flavors with a floral touch. This organic wine is a very good value. SAQ code 13859501. $21.80

Caruso & Minini Frappato Terre di Giumara 2019

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Affordable Frappatos aren't a dime a dozen. This one is one to remember with its jammy, spicy fruit. Very user-friendly. It will appeal to thirsty wine lovers. It will be even better if you decant it. SAQ code 11793173. $17.05

Charles & Charles Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah 2018

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A wine from Washington State on the West Coast, this is made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry and earthy, savory notes of tobacco and herbs, vanilla and cocoa. Full-bodied with a long, supple finish. SAQ Code 12156029. 23,00$

Château d'Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel 2021

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This Provence rosé is made with 80% Grenache. On the nose, you will find fennel, white flowers, small red fruits. Serve between 7 and 9°C, this is a serious wine. SAQ code 11416984. 26,55$

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Robertson 2022

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This is your perfect aperitif wine. With its hint of acidity and citrus (grapefruit and lemon) and mineral finish, it will charm you. At the table, have it with oysters. SAQ Code 12862564. $17.70

DescRegut Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva 2019

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A natural and organic dry wine, these budget Spanish bubbles have very little residual sugar (<1.2 g/L). Provided with a nice acidity, the wine smells of toasted almond, butter, pear, ripe apple. SAQ Code 14469168. $21.20

Domaine de Mouscaillo 2019

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This French wine from Languedoc-Roussillon is made from 98% Chardonnay, 1% Chenin Blanc, and 1% Mauzac. Made on the heights of Roquetaillade, it is both sunny and mineral. You'll love it as an aperitif or with pan-fried scallops, sweetbreads or creamed chicken. SAQ Code 10897851. $27.25

Don Pascual Reserve Viognier 2021

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This wine from Uruguay is made of 100% Viognier. You will like its pineapple, peach and golden apple flavors. It offers a nice roundness that goes perfectly with salmon, pasta with scampi, cream and curry or a cheese formage. SAQ Code 11202679. $17.70

Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 2020

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This Spanish is made with 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. An organic wine, it has already been rated best value by Robert Parker. Decant it before serving. It can also be aged in the cellar. SAQ code 11881940. $21.85

Joel Gott 815 California 2019

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This Cabernet Sauvignon is beefy. On the nose, there's dark chocolate, dark fruit jam, roast, vanilla. On a good piece of red meat, it is a sure value. SAQ code 12257014. 25,60$

Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko 2021

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This Greek white comes from the region of Macedonia, Florina. It is made of 100% Assyrtiko, a popular grape variety in this country. On the nose after decanting, you will find white fruits, floral notes, mineral notes, peach. Nice wine for seafood and with grilled fish. SAQ code 13990592. $18.20

Loxarel Vintage Brut Nature 2020

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These Spanish bubbles come from the Penedès region. This wine is aged for 28 to 30 months in the cellar, with no added sulfur or dosage. The result is a lively, fruity and subtly toasted bubble. A good natural and organic wine that goes perfectly with oysters. SAQ code 13430675. $20.40

Miraval Côtes de Provence

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If you're looking for a rosé, Miraval is a sure bet. The wine produced by Brad Pitt in Provence is delicate. It offers fruit aromas and a refreshing acidity. Delicious as an aperitif or at the table with salmon or lobster. SAQ code 12296988. $24.95

Moingeon Crémant de Bourgogne

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This Crémant de Bourgogne is proof that good bubbles are not only made in Champagne. It gives off beautiful aromas of cookie and fine caramel. It will be delicious with shellfish and as an aperitif. SAQ code 871277. 19,95$

Pajzos Furmint Tokaji 2020

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This bargain white comes from Hungary. It is made from 100% Furmint, the favorite grape of Tokaj wines. This wine is delicious as an aperitif or with sushi. SAQ code 860668. $15.05

Pewsey Vale Riesling Eden Valley 2021

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A Riesling from Australia? Yes, and a good one! Its vines are planted at the top of the Pewsey Vale, a place that brings the cool temperatures the grape requires. There are aromas of basil, lime, honey, mineral notes. SAQ code 12888051. 22,95$

Raventos i Blanc De Nit Conca del Riu Anoia 2020

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Good fine bubbles at less than $30. Produced organically, this Spanish rosé has only 4.1g/L residual sugar. One of the best bottles of rosé in any category. Delicious with grilled shrimp or salmon tartar. SAQ Code 12097954. $28.75

Volpaia Chianti-Classico 2019

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This Chianti Classico made entirely of Sangiovese is marked by a thirst-quenching, balanced acidity. An organic wine, it has good length. SAQ Code 10858262. $29.35

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