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Vintages Release August 30, 2025

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Red Wine

Shale Ridge Sr Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Shale Ridge’s Sr Cabernet Sauvignon from Lake Huron leaps from the glass with wild-rose perfume and ripe blackberry, anchored by thyme and forest-floor earthiness. Stainless-steel vinification locks in bright fruit, while a subtle tannic weave keeps it singing alongside grilled steak or BBQ ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, BBQ ribs, hearty soups. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46777 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

CREW Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Sparkling 2023, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Pale-rose bubbles burst with strawberry-melon sweetness and cool red-berry lift, all underpinned by bracing acidity and a playful mousse. A sunlit sparkler, it begs for easy afternoons. Serve with goat-cheese crostini and grilled peach slices draped in prosciutto. Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Sparkling food pairings: charcuterie, dessert tarts, cocktails. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46750 12.1% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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