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White Wine
Kilikanoon Mort's Block Watervale Riesling 2023, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Kilikanoon's Mort's Block Riesling from Clare Valley, South Australia is a vibrant, light to medium-bodied white wine showcasing notes of lime zest, white peach, jasmine and slate. This dry wine displays razor-sharp acidity and impressive tension that will allow it to age gracefully over the next twelve years. Serve it well chilled with Thai green curry as the wine's bright acidity cuts through the coconut richness, or pair it with pan-seared trout with capers where the wine's minerality complements the delicate fish. Winemaker Peter Warr sources fruit from a low-yielding block in the prestigious Watervale subregion, where ancient soils and cool nights preserve remarkable aromatic intensity and crisp acidity. Kilikanoon is one of Clare Valley's most respected producers, consistently crafting Rieslings that rival the world's finest examples from Germany and Alsace at a fraction of the price. This exceptional Riesling represents outstanding quality and will continue to develop honeyed, petrol complexity through 2037. Watervale Riesling food pairings: spicy pasta dishes, noodle salad, white turkey meat, Munster cheese. Drink: 2025 - 2037 428342 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. December 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Emiliana's Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley is a bright, medium-bodied red wine offering notes of black cherry, mint, dark chocolate and bell pepper. This dry, organically farmed and vegan-friendly wine displays smooth tannins and lively acidity that make it immediately approachable. Serve it at room temperature with grilled flank steak with salsa verde as the wine's freshness cuts through the rich meat and herbaceous sauce, or pair it with bacon cheeseburgers where the wine's structure stands up to the char and melted cheese. Winemaker Noelia Orts oversees Emiliana's organic and biodynamic farming practices across their Chilean estates, producing wines that express terroir while respecting the environment. Emiliana is one of the world's largest organic wine producers and has been certified organic since 1998, pioneering sustainable viticulture in South America long before it became fashionable. This Novas Gran Reserva delivers exceptional quality at an outstanding price and will drink beautifully through 2027. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled sirloin steak, burgers, ribs,. Drink: 2025 - 2027 13874 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart