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Vintages Release August 16, 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.

Red Wine

Torres Secret del Priorat 2022, Priorat D.O.Q., Spain: Secret Del Priorat 2022 is produced from a red wine blend of Carignan, Garnache Tintorera and Cabernet Sauvignon (70%/20%/10%). Fragrant with blue florals and pretty delicious now with dark plum, cherry, red currant and blueberry fruit flavours and savoury with black olive and wild herbs and a fresh minty finish. Lightly chill it up and enjoy it through 2026 with lamburgers stuffed with Feta cheese from the grill . Food pairings: Porchetta, roast partridge, lamburgers stuffed with Feta cheese. Drink: 2025 - 2028 25310 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Greywacke 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Greywacke 2023 Pinot Gris is perfumed with ripe stone fruit and rich with tropical fruit, stone fruit, lemon zesty and flinty mineral flavours with a long finish on a gentle white pepper note. Beautifully crafted and complex but so easy to love. Food pairings: veal chops, goat cheese and herbed quiche, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2025 - 2030 994939 14.2% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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