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9 Ways To Save Money At The LCBO When You Want To Wine Down

It's wine o'clock. 🍷
Staff Writer

We are here to help you make some grape decisions. The next time you want a glass of merlot or rosé, try these easy ways to save money at the LCBO.

You don't need to be a sommelier to make smart choices when purchasing boozy beverages. Instead, we will share some tips that will help you sip and swirl affordably. 

Even if you've been buying alcohol in Ontario for years, chances are you don't know all these shopping secrets.

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Sort By Price

Details: When shopping online, you can easily find affordable bottles to drink by sorting by price. If you aren't sure which to pick, go by reviews, or try one of the free LCBO workshops to help you learn more about wine.

Opt For The Larger Size

Details: If you love one type of wine, purchase the box size as it is often much cheaper per glass.

Check Out The Smart Buys

Details: There is no need to guess what cheap bottle might taste good. On the LCBO's website, they have a page where they list delicious wines for under $20.

Turn Your Points Into A Voucher

lcbo voucher air miles

Details: You can convert your Air Miles Cash Miles into a $10 LCBO e-voucher with one click. 

Get Emailed Exclusive Promotions

Details: Make sure to sign up for the newsletter to learn about exclusive offers and deals you won't want to miss.

Browse The Clearance Deals

Details: Did you know there is an entire page of budget-friendly clearance wines you can buy?

Shop The Less Popular Wine Regions

Details: To save money, skip wines from famous regions like Champagne, Bordeaux or Napa Valley as they are much more expensive. Instead, you can find affordable bottles from Portugal, Languedoc, Sicily, Chile or South Africa.

Stock Up During Major Sales

Details: If you plan on stocking your bar cart or wine rack, it is a smart idea to wait for annual sales like Black Friday as you can save big on your favourites.

Collect Bonus Air Miles

Details: When shopping, look for the wines that give you bonus Air Miles. Instead of purchasing that Instant Pot you had your eye on, you can trade-in your points for a reward.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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