In his September 5 issue of “Salut Bonjour*,” Philippe Lapeyrie shares his latest top picks under $30. Among his selections is Terre Noire from Ken Forrester: a South African Chenin with a highly expressive nose and great body on the palate! Try it for just $23. * Only In French
Wine Couture magazine has announced the selection of Giacomo Bartolommei—president of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino and owner of the family-run Caprili estate—as one of Wine Enthusiast’s 12 Emerging Talents for 2026, who are shaping the future of the wine industry. Discover the three Caprili wines currently available.
It was with shock and deep sadness that we learned of Sam Neil’s passing. Decanter magazine has published a tribute article recently featured with the actor and winemaker. For over a decade, Valmonti has worked to promote the wines of Two Paddocks. You’ll be able to purchase The Last Chance 2022, one of his famous Pinot Noirs.
Ken Forrester’s Old Vine Reserve 2024 is among Wine Spectator magazine’s TOP 100 2025 wines, ranked 49/100.
Score: 91 points. Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc - 2024 at $19.55 is a great opportunity to discover it or add it to your basket!
Availability: Online or in 117 stores.
Discover Janine Saine’s article on the wine of the week in Toutsurlevin.ca* magazine Fabio Oberto Nebbiolo Langue 2023. A delicious organic wine at an equally appealing price of $21.75, available in 133 stores across Quebec. * In French only
France
- NEW Château de Chemilly, Chablis 33.25 $
- Domaine de la Ragotière, Cœur de Schistes 2025 22.95 $
Italy
- Musso, Barbaresco Pora 2022 63.00 $
- Elvio Cogno, Barolo Cascina Nuova 2022 77.50 $
- Mauro Molino, Barolo 2022 64.25 $
- Caprili, Rosso di Montalcino 2024 26.55 $
- Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino 2021 110.00 $
- Canalicchio di Sopra, Rosso di Montalcino 2024 44.50 $
- Elvio Cogno, Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli 2025 36.50 $
South Africa
- Ken Forrester,The FMC 2025 64.00 $
- Ken Forrester, FairyDust 2024 45.50 $
- Ken Forrester, Dirty Little Secret Five 114.50 $
- Ken Forrester, Three Halves Western Cape 2021 36.00 $
Published on Tout sur le vin.ca* on December 26, Janine Saine’s selection includes OZU Tempranillo 2022 from Bodega Otazu. Excellent for the start of 2025 at a tempting price of under $20. * In French only
In the November 14 broadcast of Salut Bonjour*, Philippe Lapeyrie suggests 3 bottles under $25. Among the selection, the Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie “Les Schistes” from Château de la Ragotière A Muscadet as satisfying as it is thirst-quenching. At the tempting price of $17.60 ! Hurry up! *(in French only).