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Vintages Release August 16, 2025

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White Wine

Vallée Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Touraine, Loire A.P., France: From Touraine, Loire wine region, Vallée Loire 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value Touraine at $18. The Touraine vineyards in the Cher River valley are located on hillsides with flinty clay soil and on slopes with siliceous soil and clay subsoil, giving this wine bright citrus, gooseberry, rock melon, tropical fruit notes and a flinty mineral finish. Chill and enjoy it with salad greens topped with fine herbed goat cheese or shrimp-scampi from the grill. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood chowder, fish and chips, freshly steamed and chilled crab legs in drawn lemon butter. Drink: 2025 - 2027 38011 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Castellani Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castellani 2019 is a Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tuscany wine region. Fresh with aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, leather, thyme, oregano herbs, it is a perfect pairing for a rich tomato and meaty pasta dish. Chianti Classico food pairings: pasta in a tomato sauce, meaty lasagne, chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2025 - 2028 86298 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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