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Red Wine
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2023, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz from McLaren Vale is a dry, full-bodied wine aged for 17 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, offering concentrated aromas of plum, black currant and espresso with layers of dark chocolate, white pepper, sandalwood spice and cured olive on the palate. Serve it at room temperature with grilled ribeye steak rubbed with cracked black pepper, where the wine's supple tannins and spicy notes complement the charred meat's savoury richness, or pair it with slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary as the wine's lush fruit and herbal undertones echo the dish's Mediterranean flavors. Winemaker Chris Hatcher oversees this flagship wine at Wolf Blass, a winery founded in 1966 by Wolfgang Blass, a German immigrant who revolutionized Australian winemaking by introducing bold, oak-aged styles that became synonymous with premium Australian wine. This generous, richly flavored Shiraz can be enjoyed now or cellared until 2031 as its complex layers continue to integrate and evolve. Shiraz food pairings: steaks from the grill, roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2025 - 2031 390872 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 95/100. December 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Black Hills Estate Winery Brut Sparkling, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Black Hills Sparkling from Okanagan Valley is a dry, light-bodied sparkling wine made from 59% Chardonnay and 41% Pinot Noir. It spent eight months in stainless steel and neutral oak, followed by 40 months on the lees in bottle, creating a refined, silky texture. The wine shows aromas of lemon and toasted bread, with a crisp, bright finish that carries through the palate. Pair it with a herbed quiche to complement its delicate mousse or with fresh seafood for a clean, lively contrast. Serve chilled to highlight its elegance and vibrancy. Brut Sparkling food pairings: brunch dishes, herbed quiche, seafood dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2028 46590 12% D 750 mL $55.00 Score: 96/100. December 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart