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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

Babu 2022, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal: From Vinho Regional Tejo in Portugal, Babu 2022 is a youthful red wine produced from Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. Dry, full-bodied, fresh and generous with ripe dark fruit, smoky and spicy flavours balanced with zesty food-friendly acidity on the palate, it is a perfect pairing to game sausages from the grill. Excellent value here at $16. Food pairings: game sausage cassoulet, meat-lover's pizza, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2030 617175 13.2% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Konzelmann Lakefront Series Peach Wine 2023, Ontario, Canada: Konzelmann Lakefront Series Peach Wine 2023 is so pretty and fragrant in the glass with ripe peach, tropical fruits and subtle citrus flavours, clean, crisp and lingering on the palate with a long mouth-watering finish. Chill and enjoy it on its own, with cocktails or with a spritz of soda for a longer sipper. Peach Wine food pairings: smoked duck, turkey, chicken tournedos from the grill with a peach and mango salsa. Drink: 2025 - 2026 33171 11.5% MS 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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