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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.

White Wine

Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand: This wine is rich and full-bodied, with enticing layers of white melon that unfold on the palate. It’s medium dry, but the sweetness is well-integrated, thanks to the bright balancing acidity that keeps it fresh and lively. A delightful choice to enjoy on its own or with seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or seafood risotto. Pinot Gris food pairings: fresh spring salad, grilled shrimp, seafood risotto. Drink: 2025 - 2026 41807 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Leonardo Da Vinci Monnalisa Sangiovese 2021, Emilia-Romagna D.O.C., Italy: Hailing from Romagna but echoing the character of its Tuscan cousins, this Sangiovese offers lively red berry fruit layered with earthy herbs and a subtle rustic edge. The grapes are rooted in the same region that nurtured Leonardo da Vinci’s early years, whose family grew wine grapes in the village of Vinci. A dynamic and expressive red, it’s ideal with wild boar ragù or rosemary-roasted eggplant. Sangiovese food pairings: pasta with tomato-based sauces, eggplant parmesan, margherita pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2026 39167 15% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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