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White Wine
Wegeler Bernkastel Graben Riesling 2023, Mosel Vdp Grosse Lage, Germany: Wegeler Mosel Bernkastel Graben Spätlese Riesling is a sweet, light-bodied white wine revealing exquisite citrus of mandarin and Meyer lemon wrapped in a little flint on the reductive nose, while the palate shows a serene, perfumed, sweet-tart interplay of glazed peel that is gently sweet, wonderfully vibrant and of absolute purity. Serve it chilled with spicy Thai green curry with chicken, where the wine's wonderful vibrancy and soft sweetness cool the heat while its citrus notes complement the lemongrass and makrut lime leaves, or pair it with roasted duck with orange glaze as the wine's mandarin and Meyer lemon harmonize with the citrus-based sauce while its sweet-tart character balances the rich, gamey meat. Winemaker Norbert Breit oversees production at Wegeler, a historic German estate with roots dating back to 1882 that owns prime vineyard sites in both the Mosel and Rheingau, including the prestigious Bernkastel Graben site where slate soils create Rieslings of exceptional purity and elegance. This wine flows, glides and beguiles, and can be enjoyed from 2026 through 2056 as its layers continue to unfold. Riesling food pairings: mild curries, roast pork, grilled shellfish dishes. Drink: 2026 - 2056 46533 8.5% S 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dessert Wine
Croft Original Pale Cream Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: Croft Original Pale Cream Sherry from Jerez is a delicately sweet fortified wine crafted from Palomino grapes and matured for a minimum of four years in American oak casks through the traditional solera system, revealing elegant aromas of roasted hazelnuts, baked pears and white peach with a gracefully balanced palate. Serve it chilled over ice with thin slices of Serrano ham and Manchego cheese, where the wine's delicate sweetness contrasts beautifully with the salty, savoury cured meat, or pour it alongside a classic lemon posset as its orchard fruit notes mirror the dessert's bright tang while adding toasted complexity. Master blender David Delaforce oversees production at this historic house, which was founded in 1588 and stands as one of the oldest names in fortified wine, having supplied the British Royal Family for generations. This versatile sherry can be enjoyed now or cellared until 2028, making it both an approachable aperitif and a sophisticated addition to any wine collection. Pale Cream Sherry food pairings: fruit cups, lemon tart, roasted, salted nuts. Drink: 2025 - 2028 73452 17.5% S 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart