Natalie MacLean - delicious wine picks and pairings
www.nataliemaclean.com

Vintages Release October 25, 2025

Paid Members of my site can access all 136 wines that I've reviewed for October 25, 2025, with my scores, food matches and the stock for each wine in their closest stores.

They can click on any wine to add it to their Shopping List to print or access on their smartphone with my mobile apps. Become a Paid Member today and get the inside line on good wine.

Login to see Natalie's scores and notes

Reviewed Wines | All Wines | Group by Wine Type | Group by Country/Region

Increase Font Size | Decrease Font Size


Red Wine

Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Carpineto's 2019 Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon offers black-currant and plum depth with cedar-and-iron minerality, Mediterranean herb lift and a long, spice-tinged oak finish. Try it with osso buco or grilled ribeye. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin with chimichurri sauce, braised pork shanks with white beans, Asian chicken salad, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2036 996553 12.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Laurenz V. Friendly Grüner Veltliner 2023, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Laurenz V. Friendly's 2023 Grüner Veltliner offers citrus and flinty-mineral drive with saline lift and green-apple acidity, finishing with a subtle nutty note. Try it with asparagus tart or seared trout. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: pork chops from the grill, roast chicken, carpaccio, grilled asparagus. Drink: 2025 - 2026 66225 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


© 2025 Natalie MacLean