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Vintages Release April 26, 2025

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Red Wine

Sebestyen Kadarka 2022, Szekszárdi, Hungary: This 100% Kadarka showcases a traditionally pale colour, crafted from a 60-year-old Szekszárd clone along with younger plantings from a new selection developed by the Pécs research institute. Aged solely in stainless steel, it offers bright, tangy raspberry flavours with juicy acidity, low alcohol, and soft tannins, leading to a pleasant, extended finish. With modest complexity but plenty of enjoyment, this wine is best served chilled for a refreshing experience. Enjoy now for its pure, light, and vibrant character. Pairs equally well with charcuterie or grilled chicken. Food pairings: charcuterie, grilled chicken, hard cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41287 11% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. April 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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61 bottles available at Highway 17 & Tupper (613) 632-2121
27 bottles available at Rideau & King Edward (613) 789-5226
21 bottles available at Bank & Walkley (613) 523-7763
20 bottles available at Yonge & Summerhill (416) 922-0403
19 bottles available at Bathurst & Centre (905) 889-7787

White Wine

Innocent Bystander Chardonnay 2024, Victoria, Australia: Innocent Bystander Chardonnay offers a bright green-gold hue with enticing aromas of ripe peach and apricot, with a touch of fresh pear. The palate is vibrant and fruit-forward, showcasing juicy notes of pear, red apple, and tropical fruits, together with buttery nut flavours all balanced by a refreshing acidity. This wine finishes clean and crisp, delivering great value for its price. Enjoy with planked salmon, lobster bisque, or creamy seafood pasta through 2027. Chardonnay food pairings: planked salmon, lobster bisque, crab cakes. Drink: 2025 - 2027 280206 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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9 bottles available at Algonquin & Texas Gulf Road (705) 268-4600
7 bottles available at Bathurst & Centre (905) 889-7787
3 bottles available at Church & Airport (905) 584-9455
3 bottles available at St. Clair & Oakwood (416) 654-4240
2 bottles available at Edward & Talisman (705) 687-2641


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