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Vintages Release December 14, 2024

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Red Wine

The Hedonist Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia,, Australia: The Hedonist 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the McLaren Vale in South Aus. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with loamy, black currant, black olive tapenade and dried wild herbs savoury on the palate, it is beautifully balanced with food-friendly acidity. Well-crafted and excellent value, enjoy it now through 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, bison burgers, grilled game sausages, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2024 - 2028 462523 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Bouvet-Ladubay Excellence Cremant de Loire, Loire A.C., France: A toasty, refreshing French sparkling wine that's well priced. Aromas of white pear, melon and pear. Toasty finish. Great value. Pair with fried chicken. Cremant De Loire food pairings: mild vegetable curry dishes, white turkey meat, fish tacos, seafood canapes. Drink: 2024 - 2028 303636 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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