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Vintages Release August 16, 2025

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White Wine

Abcdarium Arinto 2023, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: From the Vinho Verde D.O.C., Abcdarium 2023 Arinto is as lively and crisp on the nose as it is on the palate. Great value at $16, look for bright green apple, mineral and savoury notes refreshing on the palate. Perfect chilled up for summer sipping or with a simple salad for lunchtime Saturday with friends. Arinto food pairings: steamed mussels, clams, seafood chowder, seafood amuse bouche. Drink: 2025 - 2026 44948 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Château La Bridane 2022, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Saint-Julien in the Bordeaux wine region, Château La Bridane 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Very approachable now with ripe dark fruits, liquorice, cocoa, baking and sweet tobacco spice flavours vibrant on the palate, tannins are structured and well-integrated. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, slow-roasted venison ribs in a red wine sauce, roast leg of boar. Drink: 2025 - 2030 43909 13.5% XD 750 mL $62.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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