Natalie MacLean - delicious wine picks and pairings
www.nataliemaclean.com

Vintages Release August 2, 2025

Paid Members of my site can access all 80 wines that I've reviewed for August 2, 2025, with my scores, food matches and the stock for each wine in their closest stores.

They can click on any wine to add it to their Shopping List to print or access on their smartphone with my mobile apps. Become a Paid Member today and get the inside line on good wine.

Login to see Natalie's scores and notes

Reviewed Wines | All Wines | Group by Wine Type | Group by Country/Region

Increase Font Size | Decrease Font Size

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

Stratus Alto 2023, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Stratus Alto 2023 is an amazingly diverse red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with splashes of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Semillon, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes. Look for blue and red fruit, cherry, earthy and pepper spice notes juicy and fresh on the palate. This label features the meteorological symbol for the altostratus cloud; a mid-level, gray or blue-gray cloud that usually covers the whole sky that indicates a change (in weather) is on its way. Food pairings: veal chops, grilled chicken, duck confit. Drink: 2025 - 2028 40108 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Redtail Estate Chardonnay 2023, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Redtail Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2023 from Prince Edward County. Fermented in European concrete and aged in French oak, it features floral blossom, hazelnut, lemon zest, nectarine and limestone minerality. Chill and pair with roasted chicken, lemon-butter shrimp or rice pilaf. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken, lemon-butter shrimp, rice pillaf. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46296 13.2% XD 750 mL $39.00 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


© 2026 Natalie MacLean