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Dessert Wine
Lustau Vermut Rosé, Jerez, Spain: From Jerez, Lustau's Vermut Rosé is a pink vermouth, sweet and spicy with white florals, zesty citrus, grapefruit and baked pastry flavours on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy on its own or with baked custard and fruit pastries. A blend of Fino sherry with Moscatel and a splash of Tintilla de Rota with balanced acidity to match sweetness (146 g/l res. sugar) chill and enjoy it on its own or in vermouth-based cocktails. Lustau was named Fortified Winemaker of the Year by the International Wine Challenge in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Vermut Rosé food pairings: roasted nuts, blue-veined cheeses, tapas, cocktails, fruit pastries. Drink: 2025 - 2027 21830 15% S 750 mL $34.95 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Château Joinin 2022, Bordeaux A.C., France: Amazing value on this fresh Bordeaux red from Château Joinin (2022) at $14. Dry, medium-bodied and smoky on the nose, this Merlot-driven Bordeaux (5% in Cab Franc) is bright with ripe plum, dark cherry, fine herbs and smoky flavours fresh on the palate. The château was purchased in 1989 by the owners of Château Pipeau, which is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2024 Concours Général Paris. Food pairings: rare roast beef, lamburgers, beef Bourguignon. Drink: 2025 - 2028 527853 13.8% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart