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Vintages Release January 4, 2025

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White Wine

Ohau Woven Stone Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Horowhenua, North Island, New Zealand: From Horowhenua, North Island, Ohau Woven Stone 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Fresh and enticing with aromas of cut grass, ripe peach, pear, honeysuckle and lime-lemon zest, it is medium-bodied and dry with crisp acidity on the palate and a long and fruity finish. Leaves you wanting for more, chill and enjoy it with a pork tenderloin from the grill. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: spring greens salad, seafood Alfredo, pan-fried scallops. Drink: 2025 - 2026 17552 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Nardelli Negroamaro Primitivo 2022, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Nardelli 2022 is a spicy and generous blend of mostly Negroamaro with a dash of Primitivo. Both varieties were sourced from vines that grow in soils rich in calcareous stone and the grapes benefit from cool morning breezes giving freshness to them as they ripen. Look for tangy dark berry, dark cherry, earthy and spicy flavours on the palate. Great value at $17, it's a perfect pairing to mildly spiced, braised pork ribs with pasta. Negroamaro Primitivo food pairings: smoke pork ribs from the BBQ, meat pies, burgers, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2028 19285 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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