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Vintages Release October 25, 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

Fontanafredda Eremo Langhe Rosso 2020, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Fontanafredda Eremo 2020 presents blueberry, black-plum and red-currant layers with mocha, coffee and leather-tinged earth, held by bright acidity—decant 1–2 hours and serve with grilled game or braised meats. Langhe Rosso food pairings: herbed steaks, Portobello mushroom, chili, soup, lamb chops. Drink: 2025 - 2027 454041 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Hidden Bench Estate's 2021 Riesling melds honeysuckle and apricot with candied-lemon brightness and steely minerality, its off-dry balance lifted by crisp acidity. Pair it with sushi rolls or coconut shrimp. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, feta cheese, baby greens salad with fig dressing. Drink: 2025 - 2030 183491 11% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. October 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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