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Sparkling Wine
Tawse Quarry Road Spark Brut Sparkling Blanc De Blancs 2017, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tawse's Quarry Road Spark Blanc de Blancs from Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula is a vibrant, medium-bodied sparkling wine crafted from Chardonnay with notes of honeyed acacia, red apple, preserved lemon and tangerine marmalade. This is a Blanc de Blancs, made from 100% Chardonnay, thus the moniker blanc des blancs (white wine from white grapes). This sparkling wine is made using Méthode Traditionnelle or the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, just as they do in the Champagne region. This dry wine displays dynamic character and sharply defined minerality that will continue to develop through at least 2032. Serve it well chilled with fish tacos as the wine's lively acidity complements the fresh toppings, or pair it with pan-fried halibut in beurre blanc where the wine's lengthy, refined structure balances the buttery sauce. Winemaker Paul Pender ages this sparkling Chardonnay seven years on the lees, creating succulent apple, citrus tart and iris complexity on toasted bread alongside a persistent, crushed-stone finish. This elegant, food-friendly sparkler represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2032. Brut Sparkling Blanc De Blancs food pairings: fish tacos, fish and chips, pan-fried halibut in beurre blanc. Drink: 2026 - 2032 48055 12% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Stina 2024, Central And South Dalmatia P.D.O., Croatia: Stina's Cuvée White from Central and South Dalmatia is a lively, medium-bodied white wine blending 70% Pošip, 20% Vugava and 10% Chardonnay with notes of wild oregano, fresh blossoms, quince and maritime mineral tones. This dry wine displays wonderfully fragrant character and crisp texture that will continue to develop over the next six years. Serve it well chilled with chicken Alfredo as the wine's concentrated profile complements the cream sauce, or pair it with steamed mussels where the wine's energetic nature balances the briny shellfish. Winemaker Mate Miljanic crafts this distinctive Croatian white shaped by the rugged, stony soils of Brac island, revealing tangerine, ripe apricot and fresh herbaceous nuances. The wine's floral aromatics lend elegance while its zingy character delivers a velvety and layered experience. This evocative white will pair nicely with buzara (mussels and scampi cooked in herbed broth) or crab cakes and represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2032. Food pairings: chicken Alfredo, steamed mussels, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2026 - 2032 32035 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart