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Vintages Release March 29, 2025

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Red Wine

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Gamay 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Southbrook Triomphe 2021 is a wild-fermented, vegan-friendly Gamay produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Grapes are fermented on their skins for 14 days and then aged nine months in neutral French oak barrels. Look for bright strawberry, cherry, red berry, fresh rhubarb and pepper spice flavours on this zesty red from Ontario. Gamay food pairings: pepper steak, grilled chicken, veal chops, duck confit. Drink: 2025 - 2027 26503 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

TWR Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand: TWR Sauvignon Blanc blends 80% Awatere and 20% Wairau Valley fruit with a portion of the wine fermented in oak. The nose is a bouquet of blackberry leaf, Thai basil, and yellow guava, with hints of blueberry flesh, fennel, and chalk. On the palate, ripe passionfruit, nectarine, and honeysuckle take centre stage, offering richness and density. The wine's lively acidity keeps everything in balance, leading to a long, smooth finish, with subtle notes of celery salt and raw cashew. Pairs well with Thai basil fried rice, grilled shrimp, or asparagus risotto. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai basil fried rice, grilled shrimp, asparagus risotto. Drink: 2025 - 2027 411603 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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