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Vintages Release March 4, 2025

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Red Wine

Brancaia Riserva Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: Brancaia Reserva 2020 Chianti Classico is a smoky, medium-bodied red wine blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot. It showcases vibrant flavours of ripe dark cherry, red berries, dried herbs, and a touch of mocha, all balanced with bright, mouthwatering acidity. While it’s enjoyable now, it will continue to evolve in bottle with a few years of ageing, making it perfect to enjoy through 2045. Pair it with grilled meats or a rich pasta dish. Chianti Classico food pairings: veal chops in red wine sauce, turkey tetrazzini, soft cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2045 260802 14.5% XD 750 mL $50.95 Score: 94/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Antech Réserve M Le Mauzac Extra Brut Blanquette de Limoux 2022, Languedoc A.P., France: This smoky, toasty, and robust sparkling wine from the southern French region of Languedoc-Roussillon offers baked bread and subtle apple notes, delivering a crisp and refreshing character. Produced primarily from Mauzac, the local grape known as "Blanquette," this wine is a rare single-vintage expression of Limoux's centuries-old sparkling tradition. Its finish is fresh and lifted by a hint of lime citrus, showcasing great finesse. Ideal with fresh seafood, shellfish, or enjoy it with more hearty fare like pulled pork sandwiches, grilled meats in black bean sauce or beef and root vegetable stew. Food pairings: oysters, grilled buttered scallops, buttered shrimp. Drink: 2025 - 2027 656470 12% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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