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Vintages Release October 11, 2025

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Red Wine

Poplar Grove Winery Pinot Noir 2023, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A graceful and expressive red with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, woven with hints of rose petal, clove, and forest floor. It’s medium-bodied, dry, and silky on the palate, with fine tannins, lively acidity, and 13.5% alcohol bringing balance and finesse. Serve it slightly below room temperature to highlight its bright fruit and delicate spice. Fascinating fact: Founded in 1993, Poplar Grove is one of the pioneering wineries on the Naramata Bench, and winemaker Stefan Arnason crafts this Pinot Noir from hand-harvested estate fruit that reflects the region’s cool climate and mineral-rich soils. This wine will age gracefully for 4–6 years, developing savoury and earthy complexity. You can order this wine directly from the winery at www.www.poplargrove.ca. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted duck breast and cherry glaze, where the wine’s red fruit and spice echo the dish’s richness. Or enjoy it with wild mushroom risotto, where its earthy notes and lively acidity create a harmonious match.. Drink: 2025 - 2027 696852044202 13.5% XD 750 mL $35.00 Score: 93/100. October 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Divergence Hughes Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2022, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Sauvignon Blanc is plush and juicy, weaving tropical mango and ripe melon aromas with pineapple-kissed oak richness, all carried on a fleshy mid-palate to a vibrant finish. Try it alongside seared scallops or creamy chicken curry. Fumé Blanc food pairings: asparagus risotto, butternut squash soup, vegetarian risotto. Drink: 2025 - 2026 47617 12.4% XD 750 mL $26.00 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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