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Vintages Release April 26, 2025

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Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

Red Wine

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò 2021 Valpolicella is produced from sustainably grown Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, Negrara and Dindarella grapes and is a great value Valpo at $19. A portion of the grapes were dried, destemmed, pressed and fermented on their skins for 14 days, then blended with the balance of the wine and matured in oak barrels for 12 months. Fresh and juicy with a mouthful of tart cherry, dried red berry fruit and spicy with baking and cracked black pepper spice on the palate, enjoy this Veneto beauty now through 2029. Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: hamburger, hearty soups, pasta, Mediterranean cuisine. Drink: 2024 - 2029 984997 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Saint Roch Corbarol 2021, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.P., France: Saint-Roch Corbarol 2021 is a dry, full-bodied white blend of Old Vines Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. It offers vibrant notes of orange blossom, melon, tropical fruit, and a touch of nutty brioche, all underpinned by a zesty citrus edge and a mineral finish. The creamy texture and rounded mouthfeel make it an excellent choice to pair with sushi or seacuterie. Food pairings: Asian chicken salad, butternut squash risotto, lemon herbed roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2027 175232 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 91/100. April 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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