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Red Wine
Perez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Maipo Valley, Andes, Chile: Perez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley is a dry, full-bodied wine crafted from sustainably grown Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc, unveiling enticing aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant leaf, spearmint and wild thyme with vibrant, juicy flavors and tannins that offer a pleasingly textured structure. Serve it at room temperature with grilled ribeye steak with chimichurri sauce, where the wine's herbal notes echo the bright green sauce while the structured tannins stand up to the rich, charred beef, or pair it with braised short ribs as the wine's dark fruit and full body complement the tender, wine-braised meat. Winemaker Germán Lyon oversees production at Perez Cruz, a family estate founded in 1994 in the Maipo Andes that has become renowned for sustainable viticulture and crafting terroir-driven wines from high-altitude vineyards with rocky, well-drained soils. This second wine of the prestigious Pircas bottling offers exceptional value and can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, bison burgers, ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2028 36167 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block Longomilla Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Atacama Valley D.O., Chile: Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block Longomilla Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the Atacama Valley is a dry, medium-bodied wine crafted by Felipe Tosso and John Duval from sustainably grown grapes in a single vineyard planted in very old rocky and limestone soils, aged on lees for 10 months and revealing fragrant aromas of ruby grapefruit zest, citronella and a kiss of roasted hazelnut with a mouth-watering, silky, briny finish. Serve it chilled with grilled sea bass with mango salsa, where the wine's fresh intensity and citrus notes complement the delicate fish while its complex minerality cuts through the sweet fruit, or pair it with crab cakes with lemon aioli as the wine's roasted hazelnut character and vibrant acidity harmonize with the crispy, seafood-rich dish. Winemaker Felipe Tosso oversees production at Ventisquero, which was named Wine Enthusiast's New World Winery of the Year in 2024 and crafts wines from extreme terroirs including this desert location subject to cool ocean breezes that creates complex, concentrated, poised wines. This super fresh Chilean Sauvignon Blanc represents excellent value and can be enjoyed now through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiches, salads topped with warm goat cheese and baby beets, grilled halibut steaks. Drink: 2025 - 2027 17461 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart