Best LCBO wines in Ontario
WineRipe scans current LCBO store inventory and keeps the strongest bottles in one place. This guide starts with the highest-scoring wines available somewhere in Ontario, then breaks out value bottles, sale bottles, and related LCBO wine guides.
Best widely available picks
750 mL bottles at 25+ LCBO stores, ranked for quality and value.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Primitivo is $28.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 37,480 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Primitivo is $22.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 86/100 from 8,932 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: save $3.00 on this Muscat (750 mL), stocked at 403 stores.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Italy red is $14.60 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 7,879 ratings.
For a softer, off-dry choice: this Italy red is $54.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 60,193 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Muscat is $16.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 3,757 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Malbec is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 123,010 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Sauvignon Blanc is $21.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 51,673 ratings.
Choose a store to see stock for each recommended listing.
Current deals
Wines in this guide where the current LCBO price is below the regular listed price.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: save $3.00 on this Muscat (750 mL), stocked at 403 stores.
For a softer, off-dry choice: save $1.00 on this Negroamaro (750 mL), stocked at 177 stores.
For a dry choice: save $2.00 on this Malbec (750 mL), stocked at 426 stores.
For a dry choice: save $3.00 on this Italy red (750 mL), stocked at 331 stores.
For a dry choice: save $1.00 on this Rosé (750 mL), stocked at 212 stores.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: save $2.00 on this Rose Wine (750 mL), stocked at 562 stores.
Best value under $25
High-value bottles in this guide that currently stay under the $25 mark.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Primitivo is $22.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 86/100 from 8,932 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: save $3.00 on this Muscat (750 mL), stocked at 403 stores.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Italy red is $14.60 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 7,879 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Muscat is $16.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 3,757 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Malbec is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 123,010 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Sauvignon Blanc is $21.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 51,673 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Sauvignon Blanc is $16.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 28,547 ratings.
For a softer, off-dry choice: this Italy red is $20.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 6,414 ratings.
Best under $20
The strongest low-price picks in this guide.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: save $3.00 on this Muscat (750 mL), stocked at 403 stores.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Italy red is $14.60 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 7,879 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Muscat is $16.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 84/100 from 3,757 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Malbec is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 123,010 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Sauvignon Blanc is $16.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 28,547 ratings.
For a softer, off-dry choice: save $1.00 on this Negroamaro (750 mL), stocked at 177 stores.
For a dry choice: this Cabernet Sauvignon is $17.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 80/100 from 11,030 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Baco Noir is $19.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 2,501 ratings.
Clearance finds — check the store first
Separate clearance listings. Sizes and availability vary; these are not the broadly stocked recommendations above.
For a dry choice: save $2.35 on this Malbec (750 mL), stocked at 2 stores.
For a dry choice: save $1.45 on this Viognier (750 mL), stocked at 1 stores.
For a dry choice: save $2.70 on this Vermentino (750 mL), stocked at 2 stores.
For a dry choice: save $2.15 on this Cabernet Sauvignon (750 mL), stocked at 1 stores.
For a dry choice: save $3.20 on this Sauvignon Blanc (750 mL), stocked at 1 stores.
Limited availability — a few-store hunt
Bottles reported at fewer than 25 stores. Check the exact listing near you before making a trip.
For a dry choice: this Carmenere is $105.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 20,504 ratings.
For drinkers who enjoy some sweetness: this Primitivo is $13.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 80/100 from 12,005 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Carmenere is $20.95 for 750 mL, with a score of 82/100 from 8,732 ratings.
For a dry choice: this France red is $210.00 for 1500 mL, with a score of 88/100 from 36,611 ratings.
For a softer, off-dry choice: this France sparkling is $265.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 90/100 from 19,477 ratings.
For a dry choice: this Shiraz 2%, Viognier 98% is $375.00 for 750 mL, with a score of 92/100 from 4,946 ratings.
About this guide
Our top picks combine trusted ratings, price and availability. Each recommendation uses one exact LCBO listing, with prices and stock refreshed daily. Scarcity never improves a wine’s rank.
The LCBO carries thousands of wines at any given moment, but selection varies enormously from store to store — a flagship location in Toronto might stock ten times as many labels as a small-town outlet. That makes 'what's actually good at the LCBO right now' a moving target. This guide answers it with data rather than memory: every bottle listed here is confirmed in stock somewhere in Ontario as of the latest daily inventory refresh.
A practical note on how to use it: the general list (LCBO product numbers that stay in stock year-round) is where the reliable everyday bottles live, while Vintages releases rotate through and disappear. If a wine here catches your eye, open its page to see which stores currently report stock and how many bottles they have — driving across town for a listing with two bottles left is a gamble.
5,832 wines · 361 scored · $3.95-$23,000.85 · 453,337 store listings
Red Blend, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc · Ontario, Bordeaux, Burgundy
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FAQ
How does WineRipe choose the best LCBO wines?
WineRipe combines current LCBO stock, price, ratings data, availability, and value signals. The page is regenerated from the latest local inventory data.
Are these wines available at every LCBO?
No. LCBO selection changes by store. Use a wine page or store page to confirm where a bottle is currently reported in stock.
How often is LCBO stock refreshed?
WineRipe uses the latest inventory refresh available in the local data build. The timestamp on each generated page shows when the stock data was last updated.