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Vintages Release January 20, 2024

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Red Wine

Kew Soldier's Grant 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Kew Soldier's Grant 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy red wine blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 12% in Cabernet Franc. The wine is made in the Appassimento style with a portion of the grapes dried prior to winemaking. Rich on the palate with dark cherry, blackberry, clove and pepper spice, tobacco leaf and fine herb flavours rounded, smooth and long on the palate. The wine matured in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Food pairings: pork, grilled steaks, roast duck, veal roast stuffed with apricots and wild mushrooms, roast beef dinner, garlic and rosemary rubbed roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2025 367318 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Cave Vinicole de Cleebourg Clérotstein Auxerrois Crémant d'Alsace, Alsace A.C., France: From the Alsace wine region, Cleebourg Clérotstein is a traditional method Crémant D'alsace made form 100% Auxerrois. Exceptional value on this fresh, fragrant and tasty, fine-edged bubble with white floral aromas, baked bread, and ripe yellow and citrus flavours concentrated with bright acidity on the palate. Beautifully crafted, enjoy it chilled on its own or pour with brunch dishes and creamy cheeses. Auxerrois Crémant D'alsace food pairings: seafood chowders, seafood canapes, salads, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2026 32271 12.5% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. January 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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