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Vintages Release August 30, 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

Teliani Valley Winery 97 Unfiltered Saperavi Dry Red 2022, Kakheti, Georgia: This unfiltered Saperavi pours midnight violet, bursting with hibiscus florals and a core of blueberry-ink fruit. Its plush midpalate cascades into a smoky, graphite-tinged finish. An attention-grabbing pour with smoked brisket and feta-stuffed peppers. Saperavi Dry Red food pairings: roasted game meats, grilled steak, grilled pork or game sausage. Drink: 2025 - 2027 45078 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Lakeview Wine Co. Sparkling Brut 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp green-apple and pear-perfume mingle with gingerbread spice in this classic brut, its fine bead and zesty acidity energizing every sip. Balanced and inviting, it finishes with a chalky minerality. Pair with smoked-salmon blinis and truffle-scented popcorn. Sparkling Brut food pairings: oysters, grilled white fish, pasta with pesto sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46774 8% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. August 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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