Wine Reviews and Food Pairings

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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

Nardelli Caselle 2023, Salice Salentino, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Nardelli's Caselle Salice Salentino from Puglia is a concentrated, full-bodied red wine crafted from 100% Negroamaro with notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, baking spice and oregano. This dry wine displays energetic character and luscious texture that will continue to develop over the next two years and beyond. Serve it at room temperature with veal Parmigiana as the wine's concentrated fruit complements the melted cheese and tomato sauce, or pair it with rich wild mushroom ragù where the wine's earthy complexity enhances the savory sauce. Winemaker Francesco Nardelli crafts this intense Negroamaro from vineyards in Tagaro, creating remarkable depth alongside charred meat and garden herb vibrancy. The wine's dusty tannins and bitter cocoa finish showcase the quality possible from Puglia's indigenous varieties at accessible prices. This lively, generous wine represents great value and will drink beautifully through 2028 and beyond. Food pairings: rich wild mushroom ragu, veal parmesan, roast pheasant. Drink: 2026 - 2028 36333 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

O'Casey's Irish Cream Liqueur, Ireland: O’Casey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, Ireland is a rich and velvety cream liqueur crafted from Irish dairy cream, smooth whiskey and notes of vanilla, chocolate and light spice. It opens with inviting aromas of sweet vanilla, cream caramel and a hint of cocoa, followed by gentle warmth from the Irish whiskey base. The palate is creamy and indulgent with flavours of milk chocolate, toffee and baked vanilla, finishing smooth and lingering at about 17% alcohol. Fascinating fact: Irish cream liqueurs like this were first popularized in the 1970s, blending traditional Irish whiskey with fresh cream to create a new dessert-style spirit that’s now enjoyed around the world. Serve it chilled, over ice, or in coffee. Irish Cream Liqueur food pairings: chocolate truffles, tiramisu, caramel cheesecake, coffee cake. 628982 17% S 1140 mL $36.65 Score: 92/100. February 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart