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Red Wine
Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Camigliano's Brunello di Montalcino from Tuscany is a poised, full-bodied red wine offering notes of ripe cherry, red plum, dried herbs, and a hint of leather. This dry, sustainably farmed wine displays compact and silky tannins that will continue to integrate over the next nine years. Serve it slightly below room temperature with rosemary lamb as the wine's herbal character complements the aromatic seasoning, or pair it with New York striploin steak where the wine's concentrated structure stands up to the charred beef. Winemaker Filippo Canapicchi ferments this beautiful wine in stainless steel before aging it twenty-four months in oak barrels, creating layers of forest floor complexity while preserving remarkable purity. The Ghezzi family's sustainable project showcases their commitment to environmental stewardship while producing world-class Sangiovese. This densely packed, refined Brunello earned 98 points from Luca Gardini and represents outstanding quality and will drink beautifully through 2035. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rosemary lamb, New York striploin steak, roast pheasant. Drink: 2026 - 2035 25970 14.5% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 96/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Wending Home Riesling 2021, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Wending Home Riesling from Ontario's Creek Shores sub-appellation is a graceful, aromatic white wine revealing notes of nectarine, lime zest, and white jasmine with a pronounced stony minerality. It's medium-sweet and light to medium-bodied with vibrant, electric acidity that beautifully balances the gentle sweetness through to a lengthy, refined finish. Serve it well chilled with Thai basil chicken as the wine's touch of sweetness and bright acidity will tame the spice and complement the aromatic herbs, or pair it with pan-seared pork chops with apple compote where the wine's fruit character will echo the sweet accompaniment. Winemaker Ron Giesbrecht, who earned the affectionate nickname "Papa Baco" during his 23-year tenure at Henry of Pelham for championing the often-overlooked Baco Noir grape, crafts this wine with co-owner Huaying Feng at their 26-acre estate planted on vines dating back to the late 1990s. The Creek Shores terroir brings a unique character to this Riesling, with its proximity to Lake Ontario moderating temperatures and extending the growing season. This wine drinks beautifully now or can cellar through 2030 to develop additional complexity. Riesling food pairings: Thai basil chicken, pan-seared pork chops with apple compote, aged cheddar cheese. Drink: 2026 - 2030 49603 11.2% MD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart