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Vintages Release May 10, 2025

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White Wine

Wending Home Pinot Gris 2020, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Harvested late with around 5–10% of the fruit exhibiting noble rot, this Pinot Gris displays a gentle bronze luminescence in the glass. Its aromatic profile unfolds with enticing hints of muskmelon, beeswax-like honey, velvety peach, apricot, and pear. On the palate, it presents an almost viscous mouthfeel paired with a satisfying weight of stone fruit and melon, all wrapping up in a refined, gracefully nuanced finish. Try it alongside goat cheese crostini or lemon butter shrimp. Pinot Gris food pairings: goat cheese crostini, lemon butter shrimp, soft cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2027 44662 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. May 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Fattoria dei Barbi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red showcasing vibrant red cherry, strawberry, and dried fruit notes, with subtle hints of earthy wet stone. Its plush, well-integrated tannins suggest a wine that benefits from a brief decant—about one to two hours—if enjoyed tonight, or cellaring until 2034 for added complexity. A superb companion for a hearty pasta Bolognese or beef long ribs from the grill, this wine perfectly marries finesse with ageing potential. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: Porchetta, beef long ribs from the grill, slow roasted crispy pork belly. Drink: 2025 - 2040 372938 14.6% XD 750 mL $58.95 Score: 95/100. May 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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