Wine Reviews and Food Pairings

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

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

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2022, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva 2022 Chianti Classico is a robust, juicy, full-bodied Chianti produced with mostly Sangiovese wine grapes with some Merlot and Colorina added to the mix. This example is intense with dark fruit, clove, anise, dark cherry, grilled wild herbs and smoky flavours on the palate with balanced acidity to match. Pour with a meat-lover's pizza. Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-sauce pasta, meat lovers' pizza, beef stew. Drink: 2025 - 2032 353201 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. December 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dessert Wine

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal: Generous caramel goodness with rich layers of toffee, almonds and brown spices. This is a superb after-dinner drink, one of my favorites. Food pairings: ginger or spice cake, biscotti, almonds. 121749 20% S 750 mL $38.95 Score: 94/100. December 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart