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Vintages Release July 20, 2024

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Red Wine

Matetic Corralillo Syrah 2021, San Antonio Valley D.O., Chile: Matetic Corralillo 2021 is a fresh, medium-bodied and fragrant Syrah with blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, wild herbs, black pepper spice vibrant and silky on the palate and framed by fine-grained tannins. Enjoy this San Antonio Valley Syrah through 2029. Syrah food pairings: roast leg of lamb, BBQ ribs, roast duck. Drink: 2024 - 2029 146407 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ca' del Bosco Maurizio Zanella 2020, Sebino, Lombardy I.G.T., Italy: Ca'del Bosco Maurizio Zanella 2020 is a fragrant, big and bold Bordeaux-style red wine blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and equal amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes sourced from the Lombardy wine region in Italy. Fresh with a mouthful of ripe blackberry, cherry, dark plum, dried tobacco and fine herbs flavours savoury and supple on the palate, drink or hold through 2035. Food pairings: hangar steak from the grill, tri-tip roast beef, turkey. Drink: 2024 - 2033 567982 13.5% XD 750 mL $86.95 Score: 93/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Chemin-Royal 2018, Moulis En Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Moulis En Médoc, Château Chemin-Royal 2018 is produced from sustainably grown Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from one of the several estates owned by the Chanfreau family in the Bordeaux wine region. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and generous with dark cherry, cassis, dark berry, cedar brush and anise spice with smoky notes generous on the palate, tannins are velvety on this vibrant Bordeaux red. Drink through 2030. Food pairings: prime rib roast, pork tenderloin, stuffed roast breast of veal. Drink: 2024 - 2030 31464 13.5% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantine di Dolianova Blasio Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna 2017, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Dolianova Blasio Riserva 2017 Cannonau di Sardegna is a juicy, dry and medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of mostly Cannonau with about 10% in local grapes sourced from the Sardinia wine region. Robust and concentrated with ripe dark fruits, scorched earth, dried tobacco leaf, cedar brush and baking spice flavours intense on the palate, it is a perfect match to a juicy beef steak or lamb chops from the grill. Tannins are firm and pleasantly grippy, so decant it for one hour prior to serving it or hold in cellar to 2030. Cannonau Di Sardegna food pairings: grilled red meats, lentil, leek and wild mushroom cassoulet, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2030 19872 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Pinciana Terraria 2013, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From Maremma, Tuscany win region, Villa Pinciana Terraria 2013 is a dry, full-bodied 45% Sangiovese, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot red wine blend with red berry, cassis, savoury herbs flavours and subtle spicy notes, concentrated on the palate with a long and supple finish. Lovely now with a pepperoni pizza. Food pairings: meat lover's pizza, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast games sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2025 23802 13.5% XD 750 mL $50.95 Score: 94/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Orma Passi Di Orma 2022, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Orma, Passi Di Orma 2022 is a Bordeaux-style red wine blend made up of 40% Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in Cabernet Franc. Rich on the nose with dark plum, licorice, ripe blackberry, crushed raspberry and savoury on the palate, it finishes long on a mocha and mineral note. Very elegant and beautifully balanced with food-friendly acidity, this wine is produced by a third-generation winemaking family who first crafted it in 2015. Enjoy with game dishes or a sausage cassoulet. Food pairings: crown pork roast , roast duck, gourmet burgers, vegetarian ragu. Drink: 2024 - 2033 36447 14% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mitolo G.A.M. Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Mitolo G.A.M. 2019 Shiraz is a dry, full-bodied and rich red wine from the McLaren Vale wine region in South Aus. Deep ruby violet in the glass, it is stunningly fragrant with dark berry, blueberry, anise spice, coffee and dark chocolate flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Drink or hold through 2029. "G.A.M." are the initials of the Mitolo children. Shiraz food pairings: three cheese pizza, Margherita pizza, roasted asparagus, garlic and goat cheese flan. Drink: 2024 - 2029 596031 14.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 95/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bertani Valpantena Valpolicella 2022, Valpantena , Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Bertani 2022 Valpolicella is a dry, medium-plus-bodied 80% Corvina Veronese and 20% Rondinella red wine blend produced from grapes sourced from 10- to 15-year-old vines planted in marl-limestone, clay and basalt soils in the Valpantena, Veneto wine region. Elegant and generous with red berry fruit, red currant, dried tobacco leaf and fine herbs juicy on the palate, enjoy it with a cheese-lover's pizzas. Valpolicella food pairings: meatballs and spaghetti, cheesy pizza, veggie kebabs. Drink: 2024 - 2030 36460 14% D 750 mL $27.40 Score: 89/100. July 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Stallion Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: Black Stallion Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied, rich and textured Cab, aged 18 months in French oak barrels (65% new). Fresh with red berry, black currant, black olive, earthy and savoury flavours textured on the palate, it finishes long on a briny mineral note and chalky-textured tannins. Enjoy it now through 2032. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, ribs and gourmet burgers from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2032 553149 14.8% XD 750 mL $100.00 Score: 94/100. July 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Piemaggio Le Fioraie Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Piemaggio Le Fioraie 2017 Chianti Classico is a rich and powerful Sangiovese with grapes sourced from high-elevation vineyards on the northwest side of Castellina in Chianti. Fresh and fragrant with bright cherry, dark berry, savoury herbs, spicy and mineral notes on the palate, enjoy it with your favourite meaty pasta and rich tomato sauce dish. Located in Le Fioraie, the winery has 10 hectares in Sangiovese grapes with plantings of Colorino, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as well. Chianti Classico food pairings: vegetarian lasagne, pepperoni pizza, cheesy ravioli with a rich and tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2030 36448 14% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fromm Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Fromm 2020 is a Marlborough Pinot Noir produced from certified organic grapes. Fresh and fragrant with earthy violets, dark cherry, spicy and meaty aromas and flavours silky, rounded and lingering on the palate, tannins are fine-grained and polished. Lovely now through 2030, lightly chilled and paired with lamb or veggie kebabs from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb kebabs, roast chicken, duck confit. Drink: 2024 - 2029 37400 14% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 94/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine des Chanssaud d'Antan Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine Des Chanssaud D'antan 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is dry, full-bodied, concentrated and rich CNDP with crushed raspberry, cherry, almond nut, finishing with a kiss of toasted oak spice silky and vibrant on the palate. Great now to enjoy through 2030. Enjoy it with rack of lamb Food pairings: roast pork tenderloin, roast goose, partridge, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2024 - 2030 37707 14.5% D 750 mL $71.95 Score: 94/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cobble Hill Zweigelt 2023, British Columbia, Canada: A luscious full-bodied, smooth red wine with aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry and dark cherry. Pair with charcuterie and roast leg of lamb. Zweigelt food pairings: veal stew with root vegetables, roast chicken, pork sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2027 12.8% D 750 mL $40.00 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Jamelles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Vin De Pays D'oc, France: This Cabernet Sauvignon from the south of France is brimming with a medley of ripe dark fruit, smoke and a whisper of vanilla spice. It's full-bodied, smooth and luscious. An exceptional value. Drink: 2022 - 2026 293159 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.00 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Jacob's Creek Lively Bunch Rosé 2023, Australia: A refreshing, zesty Rosé with notes of summer-ripe field berries with a hint of orange peel. Perfect for charcuterie or grilled chicken. Rosé food pairings: salads, chicken tacos, creamy cheeses, grilled whitefish. Drink: 2024 - 2025 37211 12% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 2024. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glooscap First Nation X Benjamin Bridge Rosé 2022, Nova Scotia, Canada: Glooscap First Nation X Benjamin Bridge 2022 rosé is a collaboration between Benjamin Bridge and Glooscap First Nation. Fresh and fragrant, this delish rosé is a zesty and lifted blend of Ortega, Riesling, Gamay and Pinot Gris grapes sourced from vineyards planted in Kespukwitk on traditional Mi'kmaq land. Rich, silky-smooth and bright on the palate with fresh tropical fruit, stone fruit, minty and minerally flavours, it is easy to love. Rosé food pairings: creamy cheeses, fish tacos, salads. Drink: 2024 - 2025 38284 10% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Veuve du Vernay Brut Sparkling, Burgundy, France: A terrific sparkling wine from the Burgundy region of France! Zesty and crisp with lovely notes of white peach and green apple. Perfect for seafood. Drink: 2024 - 2026 32535 11% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Cobble Hill Kismet 2023, British Columbia, Canada: A lovely, floral white wine blend bursting with notes of white peach and apricot. Perfect for seafood dishes. Kismet food pairings: barbecued prawns, seafood ceviche, goat cheese on baguette. Drink: 2024 - 2027 12.8% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Palatine Hills Wild & Free White Meritage 2021, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario wine region, Palatine Hills Wild & Free 2021 is a Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc white wine blend. Fresh and juicy with summer-kissed white florals, soft citrus, grassy, melon and tropical fruit notes with a kiss of vanilla on the finish, this is a beautifully enticing and textured white Meritage. Chill and enjoy it with a seafood Alfredo or oyster poor boy sammies. White Meritage food pairings: pan-fried halibut steaks with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, seafood Alfredo, green salads topped with fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2024 - 2027 39212 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Collavini Broy Bianco 2019, Collio, Friuli D.O., Italy: Collavini Broy Bianco Broy 2019 is a bone-dry, medium-bodied, fruity and vibrant 50% Friulano, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Sauvignon Blanc white wine blend with grapes sourced from the Collio, Friuli wine region. Fragrant with ripe stone fruit, melon, tropical fruits and soft citrusy flavours with a kiss of spice, the wine is supple, creamy and weighty on the palate. So good now through 2026, chill and enjoy it with salads topped with freshly steamed and chilled shrimp. Bianco food pairings: seafood canapes, fish tartare, fish tacos, seafood Alfredo. Drink: 2024 - 2026 92577 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dreissigacker Organic Dry Riesling 2022, Rheinhessen Qualitätswein, Germany: From the Rheinhessen wine region, Dreissigacker 2022 Riesling is a vegan-friendly, zesty Riesling produced from organically grown grapes. Produced by winemaker Jochen Dreissigacker, fermentation was with wild yeasts over a four-week period and the wine was aged in stainless-steel tank to retain its fresh fruit aromas and food-friendly acidity. Dry, medium-bodied, it is fragrant with ripe apple, pear, honeysuckle and citrus zesty with a long finish on a flinty mineral note. Chill and enjoy it through 2028. Organic Dry Riesling food pairings: salmon pate on baguette, pork chops from the grill, shellfish hotpot. Drink: 2024 - 2028 37519 12% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Chablisienne Chablis Beauroy 1er Cru 2017, Beauroy, Burgundy A.C., France: From Beauroy in the Burgundy wine region, La Chablisienne 1er Cru 2017 Chablis is so juicy and mouth-wateringly zesty with lime, grapefruit zest, Meyer lemon, green apple crunch and stony mineral flavours so expressive on the palate . So good now through 2027. Chill and enjoy it with oysters on the half shell. Chablis Beauroy 1Er Cru food pairings: oysters on the half shell, steamed mussels in their own juice, oysters Rockefeller. Drink: 2024 - 2027 490110 13% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 92/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de Pouilly Au Clos Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine De Pouilly Au Clos 1er Cru 2021 Pouilly-Fuissé is an impressive and expressive Chardonnay that is dry, medium-plus-bodied and rich with fresh cut apple, pear, citrus zest, mineral and smoky notes brilliant on the palate. Enjoy it through 2032 with grilled fish dishes. Food pairings: oysters on the half shell, oyster poor boy sammies, cheese fondue. Drink: 2024 - 2030 37908 13.5% XD 750 mL $83.00 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough, South Island, Zephyr 2021 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied, lemon and grapefruit zesty Chard with fresh apple, pear and flinty mineral flavours juuiicccy on the palate. Produced by Ben Glover, this Chardonnay is so pure of fruit! Chill and enjoy it through 2026 with seafood chowders. Chardonnay food pairings: crayfish bisque, seafood chowders, lobster ravioli. Drink: 2024 - 2027 36875 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay 2021, Chile, Chile: Montes Alpha 2021 Chardonnay is plushy and creamy on the palate with lemon curd, apple dumpling, vanilla flavours balanced with vibrant acidity with a lovely long finish. Beautifully crafted and elegant, enjoy it now through to 2028. Special Cuvée Chardonnay food pairings: barbecued chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, cheese, pan fried fish. Drink: 2024 - 2028 37748 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mahi Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Mahi 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is silky smooth with gooseberry, lemongrass, tropical fruit notes and lime-lemon zest flavours fresh and lingering on the palate. Extremely moreish ;) The Sauvignon Blanc wine grapes for this vintage were sourced from several vineyards and were partially fermented with wild yeasts, a portion of which was in barrel. Drinking beautiful now. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: barbecued prawns, seafood ceviche, goat cheese on baguette. Drink: 2024 - 2026 63941 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2022, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Hewitson Gun Metal 2022 Riesling is graceful, austere, edgy and elegant with bright apple, briny mineral and citrusy flavours lithe and lingering on the palate. Drink or cellar to 2035. Riesling food pairings: smoked whitefish, grilled pork tenderloin, cheese fondue. Drink: 2023 - 2035 30581 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marynissen Platinum Series Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous, balanced, full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with luscious aromas of golden apple and peach. A lovely toasty finish on this dry, complex wine. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: buttered lobster, steamed crab, roast quail. Drink: 2024 - 2026 471532 13% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kellerei Bozen Stegher Riserva Chardonnay 2020, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: From Cantina Bolzano, Kellerei Bozen Stegher Riserva 2020 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-bodied and fruity Chardonnay fragrant with ripe orchard fruit, honeyed almond, baked pie, cream flavours fresh and mouth-filling on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from the steeply-sloped vineyards (about 650 metres above sea level) near Bolzano in the Alto Adige Trentino wine region. Riserva Chardonnay food pairings: cold chicken sandwiches, smoked ham and cheese platter, fish tacos. Drink: 2024 - 2027 37409 13% XD 750 mL $55.95 Score: 92/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Julia El Zorrito Naranjo Natural Chardonnay 2023, Mendoza, Argentina: Santa Julia El Zorrito 2023 Chardonnay is vegan-friendly and is produced from organically grown grapes sourced from the Mendoza wine region. The wine is deep gold in the glass and perfumed with lemon preserves, beeswax, soft orange citrus and minerally flavours dry, medium-plus-bodied, vibrant and textured on the palate. Maceration with skin contact and fermentation of grapes was 40 days in stainless-steel tanks. Bottled unfiltered. Naranjo Natural Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, salmon steaks from the grill, tuna and veggie poke bowl. Drink: 2024 - 2025 36183 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Beaufumé Chablis 2022, Burgundy A.C., France: From the Burgundy wine region, Domaine Beaufumé 2022 Chablis is produced from Chardonnay grapes sourced from vines grown on hillside sites in clay and limestone soils. Fresh and zesty with lemon and citrus zest, the wine is fragrant with tropical fruit and briny mineral aromas and flavours brilliant and lingering on the palate. So good now, chill and enjoy it through 2026 with freshly steamed shellfish dishes. Chablis food pairings: seafood Alfredo, oyster poor boy sammies, sauteed halibut cheeks in lemon butter. Drink: 2024 - 2026 37882 13% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Orange 2023, Central Coast, California, United States: From Central Coast, California, Bonny Doon Le Cigare Orange 2023 is a great value skin-contact white wine at $20. Produced from Grenache Blanc, Pinot Gris, Grenache Gris, Orange Muscat and Chenin Blanc, the wine is fragrant, juicy and concentrated with layers of summer-kissed white florals, ripe apricot and soft citrus flavours with eye-winking, made-for-food acidity on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with a duck a l'orange. Food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, duck a l'orange, seafood salads. Drink: 2024 - 2026 36791 11.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Iona Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Elgin W.O., South Africa: From the Elgin wine region in South Africa, Iona Highlands 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied and generous with tropical fruit, lemon and grapefruit zest with a hint of mint and a bit of a spritz long and refreshing on the palate. Very tasty and very nicely done! Chill and enjoy it with Crottin de Chavignol cheese on a baguette. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled shellfish, Crottin de Chavignol and baguette, grilled veggie kebabs. Drink: 2024 - 2026 695577 13.9% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jules Taylor Grüner Veltliner 2023, Marlborough, South Island,, New Zealand: From the Marlborough wine region, Jules Taylor 2023 Grüner Veltliner is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes. Excellent value at $23, this Grüner is fresh and fragrant with exotic florals, ripe apricot, melon, lemon zest and subtle white pepper spice and briny mineral flavours textured and mouth-watering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it through 2027. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: grilled whitefish, prawns, fish tacos, crab cakes, pan-fried trout. Drink: 2024 - 2027 30101 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jermann Chardonnay 2022, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: Jermann 2022 Chardonnay is fresh and fragrant with lime-lemon zest, fresh-cut green apples, crisp on the palate with a briny mineral finish. This Friuli wine region Chardonnay is so mouth-wateringly good now. Chill and enjoy it with a seafood Alfredo. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pork tenderloin from the grill, seafood chowders, seafood canapes. Drink: 2024 - 2027 12811 13.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 91/100. July 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mastroberardino Fiano di Avellino 2022, Campania D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Campania wine region, Mastroberardino 2022 Fiano di Avellino, is one of Campania's classic whites. Produced from a warm vintage, this Fiano is fresh with white florals, ripe peach, melon, tropical fruit flavours that fill the mouth with juicy goodness. Lots of character here! Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Produced from grapes sourced from vines averaging 15 years of age. Fiano Di Avellino food pairings: grilled calamari, grilled shrimp, pan-fried whitefish. Drink: 2024 - 2027 323998 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. July 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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