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Vintages Release August 30, 2025

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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

White Wine

Sant'antonio Scaia Chardonnay 2023, Trevenezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Pineapple-guava brightness and jasmine perfume dance across the palate, giving way to creamy white-peach and tart-mango layers on a spine of flinty minerality. Textured yet light, its focused finish delivers a punch of freshness. Pair with coconut-curry shrimp and grilled halloumi salad. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled seafood, calamari, linguini vongole. Drink: 2025 - 2026 44233 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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