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Vintages Release December 14, 2024

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Red Wine

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2022, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From Chile's Aconcagua Costa wine region, Montes Limited 2022 Pinot Noir is excellent value at $15.95. The coastal mountain range is composed of granite with various sizes and types of clay soil that give this wine elegance and structure. Look for bright red berry fruit, dark cherry, wild herbs, earthy florals and smoky spicy notes on this creamy and elegant PN with a lingering flinty mineral finish. A portion of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for seven months with the balance in stainless-steel tanks. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2024 - 2028 37937 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Casere Terra Vizina Millesimato Extra Dry Prosecco 2023, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Casere Vizina 2023 is a great value Millesimato Extra Dry Prosecco at $19. Produced in the Charmat method, it is a vivacious bubble produced from 100% Glera grapes from the winery's estate vineyard. Elegant and fresh with ripe apple, pear, citrus notes with a mineral twist on a zesty and persistent fresh mousse, enjoy it with tempura veggies or seafood arancini. Extra Dry Prosecco food pairings: hors d'oeuvres, tempura veggies, sashimi, soft cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2024 - 2025 39675 11% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. December 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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