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Vintages Release November 2, 2024

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White Wine

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2022, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: From Hawke's Bay, North Island, Villa Maria Reserve 2022 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is dry, medium-bodied, bright and textured on the palate with melon, ripe orchard fruit, peach cream, baking spice and citrus zest flavours. Finishes on a light mineral note. Lovely balance and nicely crafted. Drink to 2026. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken and veggie kebabs, pan-fried trout, sauteed halibut steaks. Drink: 2024 - 2026 16012 13% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Daou Pessimist 2021, Paso Robles, California, United States: Daou Pessimist 2021 is a dry and full-bodied red wine blend of 76% Petite Sirah, 12% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah and 2% Lagrein aged 10 months in French oak barrels (50% new). Rich and fleshy with earthy florals, dark berry, cassis, plum, smoky and anise spice flavours matched with beautifully balanced acidity, so friendly and vibrant on the palate, this Paso Robles red is not pessimistic at all. Enjoy it through 2027. Food pairings: game roasts, bison burgers, roast beef, meaty stews. Drink: 2024 - 2027 14425 15.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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