2015 Beaucastel 30% off ($63) at an LCBO near Yorkdale. 675 Wilson Ave.

Didn't buy any. Producer isn't my preferred style.

The Clearance Center up at Crossroads may have become a bit confused about their role, but the stores are still allowed to put wines on sale.  Laird St is the flagship store for Australia and, because they are doing some renovations, they are doing a major clearout of wines in that section as well as some sale items in other categories.

The ones that caught my eye are

• NV Brimoncourt  Brut Rosé Champagne  $38
• NV Jean Noël Haton Classic Brut Champagne  $31
• 2001 Cirillo Estate 1850 Old Vine Semillon  $30
• 2015 Wakefield St Andrew Chardonnay  $24
• 2014 Rockford Frugal Farmer Grenache  $30
• 2013 Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon  $67

Eglington/Winston Churchill store in Mississauga has Norman Hardie's line up 30% discounted. Many more (total of 70 products)

At crossroads.  For anyone who enjoys stake.

vinoevelo posted:

At crossroads.  For anyone who enjoys stake.

I have some tomato stakes out in the veg garden. Would that be a good pairing?

sunnylea57 posted:

vinoevelo posted:

At crossroads.  For anyone who enjoys stake.

I have some tomato stakes out in the veg garden. Would that be a good pairing?

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/produ.../514372#.W05PptIzqF4

was 52
now 43

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/produ.../400358#.W05PDNIzqF4
was 52
now 42

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/produ...ra-barolo-2011/67918
was 60
now 48

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/produ...3/75127#.W05Q4dIzqF4
was 56
now 49

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/produ.../435115#.W05RCNIzqF4
was 43
now 35

Thanks for posting Vijay.  Anyone have experience with that Barolo?

2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vigneto Poggio Sant'Enrico.  Was 63, now 51.

vinelouse posted:

Eglington/Winston Churchill store in Mississauga has Norman Hardie's line up 30% discounted. Many more (total of 70 products)

Gave the 2015 Chardonnay a try last weekend and can't say I was overly impressed.  The critics seem to like it more than I do.

vinoevelo posted:

At crossroads.  For anyone who enjoys stake.

According to Winesearcher, this goes for around 25 Euros (tax incl) in Italy.  This seems like a pretty high clearance price.

I think the LCBO has lost its understanding of what 'clearance' means.  It's not a price increase!

otw posted:

vinelouse posted:

Eglington/Winston Churchill store in Mississauga has Norman Hardie's line up 30% discounted. Many more (total of 70 products)

Gave the 2015 Chardonnay a try last weekend and can't say I was overly impressed.  The critics seem to like it more than I do.

Hi OTW,

I picked up the unfiltered Pinot Noir (Niagara) and it came across a bit watered down and showing a soft backbone. Not impressed either. Well, it was worth a try.

2012 Damilano  Barolo Liste reduced from $76 to $61 (Cdn).  Plenty of it available at the Laird St store.

2012 Donatella CInelli Colombini Brunello down from $65 to $52 system wide. 

otw posted:

2012 Damilano  Barolo Liste reduced from $76 to $61 (Cdn).  Plenty of it available at the Laird St store.

have you tried it? i bought 4 yesterday. i finally opened a 2010 and it was fantastic! 2010 a better year but both scored 95 by parker... seems like a real deal at $60

The 2013 Cerreto Barolo Brunate has been marked down from $162 to $120.  Two of their Barbarescos have also been marked down on Vintages' Shop-on-Line web channel.

Crossroads has a shelf of 2013  azelia barolo for $45

Visited Crossroads.  9 x 2013 Azelia Barolo left once I was done.

Was at the German store in Waterloo. A few markdowns for German Riesling lovers!

2013 Burg Ravensburg Husarenkappe Riesling Großes Gewächs $36.65 (was $52.30)

2014 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl Riesling GC $48.45 (was $69.10)

2013 Markus Molitor Kinheimer Hubertuslay Riesling Auslese *** $108 (was $153.35)

2014 Markus Molitor Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese *** $103.25 (was $147.40)

There was more discounted. Most of the stuff is wines that have been at this specialty store for a while.

The molitor markdowns are a good deal. 

Viticcio Prunaio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2013

VINTAGES#: 558080

Was $53, now $43

Eglington and Winston Churchill LCBO store in Mississauga has 

2013 Chateau d'Ampuis Magnum 1,5l 

at 20% off. Reg $312 Special $249. There were 5 left.

Excellent prices on Spieglau stems at Bowring; going out of business.

Thanks Vijay!

No problem. Very good selection at Sherway N Queen location. I got 4s of Salute Burgundy, Cabernet and White for $20 per and 4s of Willsberger for $49 per, the latter available in White and Burgundy.  They also had a more angular modern format for $18 per 4 pack but I didn't like the style, also some stemless formats in both $20 range.

Stopped by the North Queen Bowrings today and got 3 boxes of Spegelau Burg/Nebb stems.  $17.94 per box of 4!  Still lots of the Burg stems and a few whites.  Didn't see any Bordeaux but wasn't really looking hard for them.  I was happy to get the 12 Burgs.

THANKS VIJAY!

6 boxes of the Bordeaux stems, 2 boxes of Burg stems, 2 boxes of white stems. 

Two of the Bordeaux boxes will be Christmas gifts.

Wow, nice to see folks making hay even when the sun isn't shining.

Vijay when I was there they had the Salute Bordeaux, but for Burgundy and white they only had the angular Style stems. I actually like the angular stems. Didn’t see the Willsberger. 

Wow, strange. They had plenty of Burgundy and White Salute all mixed together in the same display. Willsberger only a few boxes on the floor across the aisle from the angular style. It took me a few passes to notice them.

Neive Barbaresco is down to $25 and the 2015s are on shelves.

Dante Rivetti Barbaresco Bricco Riserva 98 and 99 marked down to 60$ and 58$ (or other way around) at crossroads

In Oakville (Dundas & Trafalgar)

Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello 2012 $63 (was $90)

Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 2014 $49 (was $70)

Reva Barolo 2013 $42 (was $59.95) 

2015 Cos D'estournel is a gorgeous wine and current available at significantly lower price. Lower then primeur price I believe. SKU#00475376 $230

Eglington/Glen Erin Dr. had two when I left.

Cheers.

Those visiting their local LCBO outlets will find a lot of things discounted, as the most recent Vintages markdowns came into effect today. There is no comprehensive list anywhere that I know of and as always, selection will vary by store.   

This page on the LiQuery website allows you to see what LCBO products have had a price drop in the past 7 days. 

http://www.liquery.com/cgi-bin/pricedrops.pl

(I assume it's okay for me to post this link; apologies if not.)

Thanks for the link man. Very useful for system-wide discounts/delists.

Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Rioja 2012 $27 @ Doval in Oakville 

NV Tarlant Zero Brut 375ml is in the clearance section at Crossroads for $29.70. That doesn't seem like a particularly big discount, but I still picked up a few. Good to have a few half bottles of Champagne on hand.

I hope you bought a lot, considering a magnum of Champagne is a single-serving portion.

fowler52 posted:

Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Rioja 2012 $27 @ Doval in Oakville 

Bastards. IIRC they sold it for $39 in Classics.

It's worth the $39. But it seems like Oakville is where wine goes to die nowadays, and not Crossroads.

2015 Montes Purple Angel released today -- $62.  It's $25 cheaper than the global average winesearcher price and $32 cheaper than the average US price.  Not much left already. Been drinking it for years and never had a bad vintage, even better after a few years in the cellar.

King & Spadina Store discounted a small handful of things 30%. I bought the last bottle of 2012 Fuligni for $65 (how pissed is Futronic?). Nothing else noteworthy on discount from my perspective, but who knows? You might find something in the dumpster dive...

 Going to need to send a message about that one. There are still a few more bottles left in the system, so maybe a wider markdown will happen. Unlikely, but maybe.

System level markdowns on good products have plummeted to anemic levels. I'm finding that store level markdowns are now the best bet.

I've got a pic of it on the shelf is that helps, J.

futronic posted:

 Going to need to send a message about that one. There are still a few more bottles left in the system, so maybe a wider markdown will happen. Unlikely, but maybe.

Was out in the hinterland by my office and no luck.  Still full price. 

Cooper has 2014 Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Auslese Riesling*** white capsule discounted by $42. Only one left.

csm posted:

futronic posted:

 Going to need to send a message about that one. There are still a few more bottles left in the system, so maybe a wider markdown will happen. Unlikely, but maybe.

Was out in the hinterland by my office and no luck.  Still full price. 

My store has a long standing tradition of zero in store mark downs on anything over $19.95 initial price.   Just another reason the KGBO blows chunks.

Markham Bur Oak/Markham has 2011 Numanthia discounted by $14

Sociando Mallet 2012 was 68 now 55 system wide

vinelouse posted:

2015 Cos D'estournel is a gorgeous wine and current available at significantly lower price. Lower then primeur price I believe. SKU#00475376 $230

Eglington/Glen Erin Dr. had two when I left.

Cheers.

Back up the truck!

mimik posted:

vinelouse posted:

2015 Cos D'estournel is a gorgeous wine and current available at significantly lower price. Lower then primeur price I believe. SKU#00475376 $230

Eglington/Glen Erin Dr. had two when I left.

Cheers.

Back up the truck!

did you see any kicking around anywhere? i had 3 of these, drank 1. it was perhaps the greatest bottle of Bordeaux i have had. &$*%ing fantastic. 

The Laird St Vintages has brought in a lot of the unsold 2015 Bordeaux futures.  I bought:

2015 Cos d'Estournel

2015 Ducru Beaucaillou

2015 Haut Bailly

I cleaned out the Cos but there are more of the Ducru Beaucaillou, Haut Bailly and many others left.  If anyone is specifically looking for the Cos, you might try the Summerhill store.

andrez4zv posted:

My wife and I liked the third bottle alot. So I'm going back for more today.  

Welcome to the forum. Which bottle did you like? I'm also confused: you're going back to the LCBO for more of it, but you live in Madrid?

sunnylea57 posted:

andrez4zv posted:

My wife and I liked the third bottle alot. So I'm going back for more today.  

Welcome to the forum. Which bottle did you like? I'm also confused: you're going back to the LCBO for more of it, but you live in Madrid?

Maybe that explains why there are so many out-of-stocks at the LCBO in the past 2 months.  I heard they brought in a distribution system that no one understands - probably because they are shipping wines back to the countries of origin.  That sounds like the kind of jackass thing the LCBO would excel in.

That and blocking access to The WineMuddler on their in-store wifi ...

Hopefully none of you were shopping recently at the Lodestar Rd store (Allen Rd. and Rimrock).  An employee who worked there as recently as last Friday has tested positive.  

Fuligni Reserva 2012 reduced to $179 from $208 today.

https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wc...ntalcino-2012-294090

There appears to be a fair bit of it out there.

vijay posted:

Fuligni Reserva 2012 reduced to $179 from $208 today.

https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wc...ntalcino-2012-294090

There appears to be a fair bit of it out there.

I find that 'sale' price strangely unmotivating.  Perhaps if they knock it back another 20-30% I might find it more interesting.

Had to dig this thread out of the dumpster.  The Lcbo has taken the pandemic as an opportunity to reduce hours, limit access to stores, ban product returns, and keep the shelves out of stock.  It reminds me of stories about people lining up for rations in Communist Russia.

Well today the Laird St Vintages raised its fist against 'social responsibility' and put a bunch of wines on sale at 20% off.  They used to do 30% discounts but the politburo at head office has come down on them for doing that.  Expect them to send the Laird St staff to the gulag for breaching policy.

@otw posted:

Had to dig this thread out of the dumpster.  The Lcbo has taken the pandemic as an opportunity to reduce hours, limit access to stores, ban product returns, and keep the shelves out of stock.  It reminds me of stories about people lining up for rations in Communist Russia.

Well today the Laird St Vintages raised its fist against 'social responsibility' and put a bunch of wines on sale at 20% off.  They used to do 30% discounts but the politburo at head office has come down on them for doing that.  Expect them to send the Laird St staff to the gulag for breaching policy.

Hours are back to normal here and shelves seem to be as stocked as usual. And I'm happy they are limiting access. Not happy though they they are limiting returns, though they let me return some unopened products. But the SAQ allows all returns as of last week. 

@bman posted:

Hours are back to normal here and shelves seem to be as stocked as usual. And I'm happy they are limiting access. Not happy though they they are limiting returns, though they let me return some unopened products. But the SAQ allows all returns as of last week. 

This afternoon, there was a lineup to get into the store that stretched all the way down the block and then doubled back on itself.  The wait time to get into the store was 45+ minutes.  If that is back to normal then I give up!

@otw posted:

This afternoon, there was a lineup to get into the store that stretched all the way down the block and then doubled back on itself.  The wait time to get into the store was 45+ minutes.  If that is back to normal then I give up!

Wow that really sucks. I've lined up at two stores here and two over the border. Maybe 15 people in front of me at worst but never waited more than 15 minutes. 

With the LCBO's approval, starting last Monday wine agents are now offering mix cases of consignment wines if you don't want to wait in line.

@fowler52 posted:

With the LCBO's approval, starting last Monday wine agents are now offering mix cases of consignment wines if you don't want to wait in line.

 

Are they shipping outside the GTA?  And any favourite agents to recommend?  

@bman posted:

Are they shipping outside the GTA?  And any favourite agents to recommend?  

I would assume they would ship anywhere in Ontario, not sure what the fee would be.

I work for an agency (Noble Estates) and our mix cases aren't "live" yet. You would have to look around to see what others are offering. They will be pre made cases. So you can't pick and choose each bottle. (LCBO rule)

@fowler52 posted:

I would assume they would ship anywhere in Ontario, not sure what the fee would be.

I work for an agency (Noble Estates) and our mix cases aren't "live" yet. You would have to look around to see what others are offering. They will be pre made cases. So you can't pick and choose each bottle. (LCBO rule)

But if you were to know what I would want, could you pre make a case that fit that need?? 

@fowler52 posted:

I would assume they would ship anywhere in Ontario, not sure what the fee would be.

I work for an agency (Noble Estates) and our mix cases aren't "live" yet. You would have to look around to see what others are offering. They will be pre made cases. So you can't pick and choose each bottle. (LCBO rule)

There's the KGBO trying to be helpful and f**king it up again.  Rob's suggestion of customising the pre-made cases might be the answer to playing their stupid game.

Draining the swamp means getting rid of the LCBO!

@robsutherland posted:

But if you were to know what I would want, could you pre make a case that fit that need?? 

For sure. That would work. 

VSO has marked down a bunch of things. I picked up a few bottles of 2013 Marchand Tawse Nuits St George for $50 which I am optimistic will be good value. 

They are getting really anal-retentive.  Not much of interest nor value there.

The stool softener worked!  The Laird St Vintages are discounting a bunch of losers, and a small number of decent daily drinker wines, by 25%.  Some of the ones I made note of are:

• 2012 Piper-Heidseick Brute  $80 --> $60
• NV Piper-Heidsieck Essential Cuvee Reservee Extra Brute  $64 --> $48
• NV JM Gobillard Brute Grande Reserve Premier Cru  $47 --> $35
• 2013 Paternoster Don Anselme Aglianico  $70 --> $52.55
• 2016 Morgante Don Antonio Reserve Nero d'Avola  $46 --> $34.55
• 2017 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Voittoria  $30 --> $22.50
• 2015 Frescobaldi Mormoreto  $$69 --> $51.80
• 2015 Campo alle Comete  $96 --> $72
• 2013 La Fuga Brunello  $63 --> $47.25
• 2014 Corte Pavone Brunello  $58 --> $43.50
• 2006 Faustino I Gran Reserva  $32 --> $24
• 2016 Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah  $50 --> $37.50
• 2016 La Ferme du Mont Cote Capelan CdP  $98 --> $73.50
• 2017 La Ferme du Mont Vendage CdP  $53 --> $39.75
• 2017 Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas  $44 --> $33

and for fans of domestic Niagara wine:

• 2015 Bachelder Wismer-Foxcroft N.2 Chardonnay  $45 --> $33.75

There were a whole bunch more including several Amarone and many value-priced wines from California.

@otw posted:

The stool softener worked! 

A slew of unsold Classics have been marked down 20-25%... They seem to have been scrubbed from lcbo.com but can still be found here -

http://www.liquery.com/cgi-bin/pricedrops.pl

One small success out of the markdowns in the above post - Dupont/Spadina had already marked down the Dubreuil-Fontaine Pernand Vergellesses 30%. So it turned out that it scanned in at 30% off the markdown price - $45 on Classics, $25 at the checkout...

@7smcb posted:

A slew of unsold Classics have been marked down 20-25%... They seem to have been scrubbed from lcbo.com but can still be found here -

http://www.liquery.com/cgi-bin/pricedrops.pl

 

I'm not finding the Grangier condrieu anywhere on the website, by name or number.  But the condrieu below has Terrasses in the name.  Any chance the list got the name and number wrong?

@7smcb posted:

A slew of unsold Classics have been marked down 20-25%... They seem to have been scrubbed from lcbo.com but can still be found here -

http://www.liquery.com/cgi-bin/pricedrops.pl

 

Those products which are also available online can be found here:

https://www.vintagesshoponline...es/Home.aspx?lang=en

under the 'bin ends' tab.

@bman posted:

I'm not finding the Grangier condrieu anywhere on the website, by name or number.  But the condrieu below has Terrasses in the name.  Any chance the list got the name and number wrong?

 

Here you go, bman:

https://www.vintagesshoponline...fo.aspx?item=0014032

@sunnylea57 posted:

Here you go, bman:

https://www.vintagesshoponline...fo.aspx?item=0014032

Thanks. Found a Landrieu that sounds more to my liking and cheaper. Bought three. 

@bman posted:

Thanks. Found a Landrieu that sounds more to my liking and cheaper. Bought three. 

Landrieu? Is that a new AOC?

Which one did you get? Vins de Vienne?

@steve8 posted:

Landrieu? Is that a new AOC?

Which one did you get? Vins de Vienne?

Damn spell check.  This is what I bought:

LES VINS DE VIENNE LA CHAMBÉE CONDRIEU 2017

I bought a cross-section of El Enemigo reds from Bodegas Aleanna.  The discounted prices are pretty attractive vs Catena labels here, and particularly compared to the US market.

Interested to hear how those show OTW.

I grabbed some of the Clemens-Busch GG's.

6 2017 Ridge MB in OWC - $236 each at Woodbridge LCBO (had 30)

It appears the 2014 Cote Rotie La Mouline on VSO bin ends went pretty fast. They were marked down to $350.00.

@chard posted:

It appears the 2014 Cote Rotie La Mouline on VSO bin ends went pretty fast. They were marked down to $350.00.

FYI they shipped out the 2013, this selling wine business sure is complicated for Uncle Pennybags.