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White Wine
Kacaba Reserve Riesling 2023, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Kacaba's Reserve Riesling from Ontario is an energetic, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of green apple, quince, lime zest, and white nectarine. This dry, sustainably grown and vegan-friendly wine displays vivacious minerality and ripe acidity that create a high-tempo pulse of brilliance in every sip. Serve it well chilled with freshly shucked oysters as the wine's mineral core complements the briny shellfish, or pair it with char-grilled octopus where the wine's bright character balances the smoky flavors. Winemaker Michael Kacaba harvests this refined Riesling at the beginning of November after extended hang time to enhance flavor concentration, creating a wine of remarkable balance and elegance. Kacaba Vineyards is committed to sustainable viticulture practices, producing wines that authentically express Niagara's diverse terroirs while respecting the environment. This wonderfully balanced Riesling with its excellent finish earned 95 points and represents outstanding quality and will drink beautifully through 2030. Riesling food pairings: oysters and sorbets or char-grilled octopus or a more delicate sashimi. Drink: 2026 - 2030 404087 11.2% D 750 mL $24.15 Score: 92/100. January 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Domaine Fond Croze Confidence 2023, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.O.C., France: Domaine Fond Croze's Confidence Côtes du Rhône from Rhône is a juicy, medium to full-bodied red wine blending Grenache and Syrah with notes of ripe plum, blackcurrant, boysenberry, and cinnamon. This dry wine displays relaxed tannins and excellent fruit-acid balance that will continue to integrate over the next four years. Serve it at room temperature with herb-roasted leg of lamb as the wine's richness complements the savory meat, or pair it with beef and lentil stew where the wine's supple texture matches the hearty dish. Winemaker Daniel Boulle ages this focused blend in a combination of concrete and oak barrels to add depth while preserving the wine's fresh, fruit-driven character. Domaine Fond Croze is a family estate committed to sustainable viticulture in the southern Rhône Valley, producing wines that showcase the region's exceptional quality-to-value ratio. This attractive wine represents amazing value and will drink beautifully through 2030. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, sausage cassoulet, veal chops in red wine sauce. Drink: 2026 - 2030 20951 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.85 Score: 90/100. January 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart