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Red Wine
Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: The Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch W.O. is a medium-bodied, elegantly structured red aged for 12 months in 300-litre French oak barrels, opening with a refined nose of dark wild berries, dried sage and a whisper of pencil shaving, while the palate delivers focused flavors of ripe plum, crushed black cherry and a subtle thread of dried tobacco, all framed by pliant, finely grained tannins and a long, polished finish. It is dry and beautifully composed, so serve it slightly below room temperature and enjoy now through 2045. Winemaker Luke O'Cuinneagain, who trained at top estates in Alsace, Bordeaux and Screaming Eagle in California before joining Glenelly, brings a rare Franco-African sensibility to his craft, letting fruit lead the wine rather than wood. The estate was founded in 2003 by the formidable May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, who walked away from three decades as owner of the legendary Bordeaux Second Growth Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande at the age of 78 to start an entirely new wine adventure in South Africa, and her personal collection of antique glassware, which once ranked among the largest in Europe, inspired the entire Glass Collection range. Pour it alongside a slow-braised beef blade roast with red wine and root vegetables, where the wine's dark fruit and earthy depth are a natural match for the richness of the dish, or serve it with a classic tourtiere spiced with clove and allspice for a French-Canadian pairing that feels surprisingly at home with this Bordeaux-spirited Stellenbosch beauty. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers and ribs from the grill, tourtiere, slow-braised beef blade roast. Drink: 2026 - 2045 13316 14.8% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Inama Soave Classico 2024, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Inama Soave Classico from the Veneto displays aromas of ripe pear, orange blossom, toasted almond and a hint of volcanic minerality. It's dry and medium-bodied with crisp acidity and subtle textural richness from lees contact that adds complexity without weight. Serve it well-chilled alongside grilled salmon with lemon and herbs where the wine's bright acidity and mineral character complement the delicate fish, or pair it with steamed mussels in white wine broth where the wine's floral notes and zesty finish echo the aromatic broth. Winemakers Stefano and Matteo Inama, representing the third generation of this family estate founded in 1967, craft this 100% Garganega from vines up to 53 years old planted on volcanic basaltic soils in the heart of Soave Classico, where estate founder Giuseppe began purchasing small vineyard plots in the 1950s when few understood the area's potential, then ferment it in stainless steel with three to six hours of skin contact and age it on fine lees for up to four months to enhance the wine's mineral character. The Garganega grape variety was originally called Graecanicum meaning "from Greece" before being transformed into its current name in the local dialect, and it was introduced to this hilly volcanic region by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, making Soave one of Italy's most historically significant white wine appellations. Enjoy this elegant Soave through 2030. Soave Classico food pairings: steamed shellfish, grilled salmon, chicken. Drink: 2026 - 2030 949768 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart