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Vintages Release December 14, 2024

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Red Wine

Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: From the Bisset Collection, Chateau Buena Vista 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied, fresh and fragrant Cab expressive and lush with ripe berry, dark cherry, vanilla, cassis and sweet toasty oak spices generous and creamy on the palate with a long and satisfying finish. Lovely now and will show its best from 2025 through 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast venison steak, rabbit tenderloin en croute, grilled veal Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2025 - 2030 539106 14.5% D 750 mL $64.95 Score: 95/100. December 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Decoy Limited Brut Rosé Sparkling, California, United States: From the Duckhorn portfolio, Decoy Rosé Sparkling is a traditional method bubble produced from 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. A pretty pink in the glass fragrant with fresh red cherry, strawberry, cereal and lemon zest flavours delivered on a mouth-filling mousse, there is a lot to love on this California sparkler. Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Brut Rosé Sparkling food pairings: tuna sashimi, pan-fried trout, smoked salmon. Drink: 2024 - 2026 37311 12.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. December 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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