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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.

Red Wine

Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One Monastrell 2022, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One Monastrell layers savory allspice and dark-cherry notes with fig and cocoa undertones, then unveils a medium-bodied palate framed by creamy tannins and an elegant finish. Try it alongside grilled lamb chops or roasted eggplant. Monastrell food pairings: game dishes, grilled, smoked meats, hard cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2025 648196 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Pighin Pinot Grigio 2024, Friuli Grave D.O.C., Italy: Pighin Pinot Grigio opens with ripe-apple and melon aromas brushed with blossom notes, then glides into a weighty, fruit-driven palate enlivened by crisp acidity. Try it alongside shrimp scampi or seafood pasta. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pan-fried freshwater fish, salads, frittata, basil pesto, herbed chicken breast. Drink: 2025 - 2027 987545 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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