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Red Wine
Bulgariana Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowlands, Bulgaria: Bulgariana Cabernet Sauvignon from the Thracian Valley is a dry, full-bodied wine revealing aromas of wild berries, anise and red plum with a hint of toast leading to a sleek, refreshing palate with rich black cherry, dark plum and mulberry framed by smooth, supple tannins. Serve it at room temperature with grilled burgers topped with caramelized onions, where the wine's robust character and peppery finish complement the charred, juicy beef, or pair it with moussaka as the wine's dark fruit and herbal flavors harmonize with the layered eggplant and spiced meat. Winemaker Edoardo Miroglio oversees production at Bulgariana, part of the Edoardo Miroglio Estate which has been instrumental in reviving Bulgaria's winemaking heritage in the Thracian Valley, a region with over 3,000 years of viticultural history dating back to the ancient Thracians. This wine earned recognition at the 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards and can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled burgers, meat pizza, lamb stew.. Drink: 2025 - 2030 419390 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. December 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dessert Wine
La Chapelle de Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2015, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France: La Chapelle de Lafaurie-Peyraguey from Sauternes is a luminous golden dessert wine crafted from the classic Bordeaux blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc affected by noble rot, unveiling intoxicating aromas of dried peach, beeswax and lime blossom with a sumptuously rich yet remarkably fresh palate. This is the convenient half bottle size (375 ml) which is ideal when you'd like to begin a meal with a glass and half each to toast. Serve it chilled with a wedge of Roquefort cheese and toasted walnuts, where the wine's nectarous sweetness melts into the pungent blue cheese while the nuts echo its complex layers, or pair it with a classic crème brûlée as the wine's toffee notes mirror the dessert's burnt sugar crust. Winemaker Sandrine Garbay produces this elegant second wine of the renowned Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, a Premier Cru Classé estate whose history dates back to the 13th century when it was owned by a family of local lords, and this exceptional Sauternes can be enjoyed now or cellared until 2028 as its complexity continues to evolve. Sauternes food pairings: tropical fruit salad, crème caramel, apple and pear crisp. Drink: 2025 - 2028 477588 12.5% S 375 mL $40.95 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart