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Red Wine
Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2022, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico from Gaiole showcases bright red plum, dried rose petal, eucalyptus and a touch of earthy leather. It's dry and medium-bodied with lively acidity and fine-grained tannins that give structure without overwhelming the fruit. Serve it at room temperature alongside grilled lamb chops with rosemary where the wine's herbal notes and firm tannins complement the charred, savory meat, or pair it with mushroom risotto where the wine's earthy character and crisp acidity balance the dish's creaminess. Winemaker Daniele Pagni crafts this organically-farmed blend of 90% Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Colorino from vineyards planted on Galestro and Alberese soils, then ages it for at least one year in traditional Chianti barrels followed by three months in steel and six months in bottle. This ancient medieval fortress estate has been producing wine since the 18th century, and in 1773, Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo visited and personally commended the property for its exceptional land management and innovative winemaking practices, a testament to quality that continues today. Enjoy this elegant Chianti through 2032. Chianti Classico food pairings: beef, pasta, veal, lamb. Drink: 2026 - 2032 222810 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2021, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Charles Baker Picone Vineyard 2021 Riesling is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula wine region, and year after year this Riesling is consistently amazing. Youthful and fresh, this vintage is showing generous and juicy flavours of fresh grapefruit, apple, pear, ginger spice and petrol notes with a soft citrusy finish. Very elegant, enjoy it through 2032. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver paté. Drink: 2024 - 2032 241182 10.5% M 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. February 2026. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart