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Vintages Release December 14, 2024

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Red Wine

Schild Estate Ben Schild Angus Brae Vineyard Shiraz 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Schild Estate, Ben Schild Reserve 2020 Shiraz is produced from grapes sourced from the Angus Brae Vineyard. Dry, full-bodied and fruit-driven with blackberry, blueberry, dark cocoa, vanilla and spicy flavours concentrated and silky on the palate, this fabulous 100% Shiraz finishes silky and long. Enjoy it through 2034. Ed Schild took over operations of the family vineyard following the death of his father in 1956. This wine is a tribute to his father. Shiraz food pairings: roast Porchetta, beef long ribs from the grill, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2034 58727 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. December 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Palmer Brut Réserve Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Palmer Brut Reserve non-vintage Champagne is produced from 51% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 19% Pinot Meunier. Enticing and charming with fragrant white florals, clementine, fresh peach, toasted almond and lime zest flavours on a creamy mousse and so good now, enjoy it with chips and dip. Champagne food pairings: seafood canapes, fish and chips, fried chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2028 39865 11.5% XD 750 mL $85.95 Score: 91/100. December 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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