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Sparkling Wine
Jean-Paul Couamais Vouvray Cuvée Réserve Brut Sparkling, Loire, France: Jean-Paul Couamais Vouvray Cuvée Réserve Brut Sparkling is a dry, light-bodied sparkling wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc. It displays bright pear, baked apple, and grapefruit notes with a subtle hint of elderflower and a fresh, tangy finish. Pair it with seafood or chilled shrimp for a delicate complement, or enjoy it with creamy cheeses for a balanced, refreshing contrast. Serve chilled to enhance its vibrant acidity. This sparkling wine showcases the elegance and tradition of the Loire Valley. Cuvée Réserve Brut Sparkling food pairings: seafood, salads topped with cheese or fresh steamed and chilled shrimp, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2028 44208 12.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Borsao Berola 2019, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: From Campo De Borja wine region, Borsao Berola 2019 is a great value Grenache and Syrah red wine blend at $19. Dry, full-bodied, fruity and concentrated with blackberry, dark fruits, toasty oak and pepper spice flavours with a kiss of mocha on the finish, grapes were sourced from high-altitude vineyards up to 700 metres above sea level. The finished wine spent 14 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. Berola is the original name for the 12th century monastery of Veruela when the land was first granted to Cistercian monks to tend and plant as vineyards. Established in 1958, Bodegas Borsao now includes three coops with some 620 winegrowers who cultivate over 2,430 hectares of vines.Pair it with lamb shanks braised in red wine and roasted garlic, or try it alongside grilled lamb lollipops for a casual dinner. Food pairings: lamb shanks in red wine and roasted garlic, grilled lamb lollipops, stuffed lamb tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2028 371518 15% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart