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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

Domaine Brunely 2022, Ventoux, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine Brunely 2022 is an excellent value Ventoux red wine blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan at $16. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines between 10 and 45 years of age. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, fresh, fruity and intense with ripe cherry, blueberry, wild herbs and subtle spicy flavours. Enjoy it now through 2029. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2025 Concours des Vins Macon. Food pairings: roast chicken, veal chops, roast quail. Drink: 2025 - 2030 43525 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Hiedler Phenomenon Grüner Veltliner 2023, Austria, Austria: Hiedler Estate Phenomenon 2023 Grüner Veltliner is a fragrant and mineral-driven Grüner, dry, medium-bodied with green bean, white pepper, flinty mineral, lemon-lime and grapefruit citrus flavours with a lingering vibrant finish, it is an excellent value Austrian Grüner at $20. Grapes for this vintage were are sourced from plots along the Danube River with a range of loess, dolomite, slate and quartz soils. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: grilled shellfish, oyster pot pie, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2027 39119 12% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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