Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
Red Wine
Conte Giuseppe Rosso Di Montalcino 2022, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Conte Giuseppe Rosso di Montalcino from Tuscany opens with enticing aromas of tart cherry, wild raspberry, crushed violets, and candied orange peel with hints of dried sage and tobacco leaf. Dry and medium-bodied with polished tannins, it flows across the palate with vibrant acidity and bright red fruit before closing with a lengthy, mineral-driven finish. Serve it slightly below room temperature or cellar it through 2030. Gianni Maccari, who trained under the legendary Giulio Gambelli known as "Il Bicchierino" for his ability to blend brilliantly using only a tiny tasting glass and his extraordinary palate, crafts this wine from Sangiovese grown in classic Montalcino soils of clay, limestone, and sand at the Ridolfi estate just north of town, where the winery moved to organic vineyard practices and built a modern facility from the ground up. Pair this expressive red with herb-roasted chicken where the wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the savory flavors, or enjoy it with mushroom risotto finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano as the wine's earthy notes beautifully complement the dish's umami richness. Rosso Di Montalcino food pairings: herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano, grilled sausages with roasted peppers. Drink: 2026 - 2030 46563 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. January 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner 2024, Kremstal D.A.C., Austria: Stadt Krems' Grüner Veltliner from Kremstal is a crisp, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of green apple, honeydew melon, orange zest and fresh herbs. This dry wine displays fine acidity and mineral-salty finish that make it an ideal food wine. Serve it well chilled with pan-fried schnitzel as the wine's piquant character cuts through the breaded pork, or pair it with fish and chips where the wine's bright acidity balances the fried batter. Winemaker Franz Türk crafts this elegant Grüner Veltliner from sustainably grown grapes in the Kremstal region, where loess soils and the Danube's moderating influence create wines with distinctive mineral complexity and delicate fruit nuances. Stadt Krems is the historic city winery of Krems, producing quality wines that showcase the region's exceptional terroir at accessible prices. This clean, briny wine represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2029. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: fish and chips, pork schnitzel, fried chicken. Drink: 2026 - 2029 295626 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart