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Red Wine
López Cristóbal La Colorada 2021, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: López Cristóbal La Colorada from Ribera del Duero is a polished, medium-bodied red offering aromas of tart wild cherry, dried lavender, and hints of crushed almond. It's dry with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Serve it at room temperature with beef tenderloin as the wine's smooth texture and concentrated fruit will enhance the meat's savory richness beautifully, or pair it with aged sheep's milk cheese where the wine's refined structure and persistent finish will complement the cheese's crystalline, nutty depth perfectly. Founded by agricultural engineer Santiago López and his wife Lola Cristóbal in 1994, Bodegas López Cristóbal is now managed by their sons Galo and Francisco who have dedicated their lives to constantly improving their vineyards and winemaking processes. This wine is crafted from 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) from the single La Colorada vineyard at 790 meters elevation, where vines averaging 30 years old grow on limestone soils, and ages for 12 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels followed by another year in bottle. Enjoy now or cellar for 3-6 years. Food pairings: beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, aged sheep's milk cheese, roasted lamb shoulder. Drink: 2026 - 2032 46877 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
J. Moreau & Fils Gloire de Chablis 2024, Burgundy A.O.C., France: J. Moreau & Fils Glorie de Chablis is a dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay sourced from vines rooted in distinctive Kimmeridgian soils rich in Jurassic-era fossilized oyster shells, revealing fresh aromas of green apple, Asian pear and subtle grapefruit with lively lime-lemon zest, hints of guava and a fine herbal note balanced by eight months of lees aging in stainless steel tanks. Serve it chilled with pan-seared halibut with lemon-caper butter, where the wine's characteristic saline minerality and bright, zesty acidity complement the delicate fish while its silky texture stands up to the rich sauce, or pair it with fresh oysters on the half shell as the wine's saline edge echoes the ocean-fresh flavors that come from the same ancient marine origins. Winemaker Jean-Baptiste Bejot oversees production at J. Moreau & Fils, a historic Chablis house founded in 1814 that has been crafting classic, terroir-driven wines for over two centuries, with the sharply defined citrus and apple character showcasing the region's noted minerality. This vibrant wine is perfectly suited to seafood dishes and can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2029. Chablis food pairings: lemon butter lobster, sautéed sea scallops, oyster poor boy sandwiches. Drink: 2025 - 2029 466144 12.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart