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Vintages Release October 11, 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.

White Wine

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2024, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: D’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Marsanne–Viognier blend is creamy and fragrant, with white-peach, lemon-custard and floral-yogurt aromas flowing into a medium-bodied palate of honeyed spice and bright acidity. Fabulous together with sesame-crusted tuna or grilled scallops. Viognier Marsanne food pairings: wild rice cranberry stuffed Cornish hens, veal cutlet in creamy mushroom sauce, grilled veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2025 - 2027 662775 13.1% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2023, Bolgheri D.O.C., Italy: Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2023 melds crushed-flower perfume with ripe cherry compote, cedar spice and sweet-pipe-tobacco warmth, all framed by a silky, floral-kissed finish. A great pairing for prime rib or aged Gouda. Food pairings: lamb tagine, roast rack of lamb, beef long ribs on the barbie. Drink: 2025 - 2035 606194 14% XD 750 mL $84.95 Score: 93/100. October 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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