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Vintages Release August 16, 2025

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White Wine

Ktima Kissa Pentanemi 2024, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: Ktima Kissa Pentanemi 2024 is produced from Indigenous grapes sourced for Ktima Kissa's high altitude vineyards on the slopes of the Black Mountain of Ziri. Vines are not irrigated and the wines are produced in a temperature controlled fermentation and environment. The wine also rested three months on its fine lees in stainless-steel tank with occasional batonnage to enhance mouthfeel. This white wine beauty from the Peloponnese P.G.I. is crafted from 70% Savatiano and 30% Malagousia grapes from two different vineyards. Look for peachy and white nectarine flavours long and refreshing on the palate. Food pairings: seafood chowder, taramasalata, grilled octopus or shellfish. Drink: 2025 - 2027 44218 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Broken Stone Winery KV Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023, Kuepfer Vineyard, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Kuepfer Vineyard, Prince Edward County wine region, Broken Stone Kv 2023 Cabernet Franc is dry, medium-bodied with bright red berry, cherry, red currant, fine herbs and subtle spicy flavours fresh and silky on the palate. Founded by Tim and Micheline Kuepfer in 2009, Broken Stone is a boutique winery sitting on 500-million-year-old limestone soils with clay and gravel. The Kuepfer Vineyard is a single acre planted in 2013. Cabernet Franc food pairings: roast duck, goose, turkey. Drink: 2025 - 2030 46476 12% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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