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White Wine
Aveleda Solos De Granito Alvarinho 2024, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Aveleda's Solos de Granito is a dry, medium-bodied Alvarinho from Vinho Verde, hand-harvested and vegan-friendly, pouring a brilliant pale gold and opening with an expressive, elegant bouquet of white grapefruit, fresh jasmine, ripe nectarine, crushed granite, and a bracing saline sea spray minerality that speaks directly to the ancient granitic soils from which this wine takes its name. It's vibrant and creamy on the palate, with a focused, mouthwatering acidity and a long, precise, stony finish that lingers beautifully. Aveleda is one of Portugal's oldest and most respected wine estates, with roots stretching back to 1870, and their Solos de Granito represents the pinnacle of their commitment to showcasing the distinct mineral personality of Vinho Verde's granite-driven terroir. This wine earned an impressive 94 points, a testament to the exceptional quality that Alvarinho from this storied estate can achieve. Serve it well chilled alongside freshly steamed shellfish with drawn butter, where the wine's saline minerality and citrusy brightness are a classic and effortless match, or pair it with grilled sardines finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and sea salt, letting the wine's granitic freshness and floral lift elevate every bite. Enjoy it through 2028. Alvarinho food pairings: grilled sardines, freshly-steamed shellfish, salads. Drink: 2026 - 2028 17514 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. May 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Olianas Cannonau 2023, Cannonau Di Sardegna, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Olianas Cannonau di Sardegna is a sun-drenched, medium-bodied red from the rugged interior of Sardinia, bursting with ripe plum, dried hibiscus, wild thyme, blood orange zest, and a flicker of warm baking spice on the finish. It's dry and vibrant, with a silky texture and lively acidity that keeps every sip fresh and inviting. This wine is crafted from organically grown Grenache grapes, a grape variety that thrives in Sardinia's ancient, sun-baked soils, spending time in oak that adds a gentle, seamless structure without masking the island's wild, aromatic character. Olianas winery sits in the Gerrei hills of central Sardinia, one of the island's most unspoiled and biodiverse landscapes, and their commitment to organic viticulture reflects a deep respect for this extraordinary terroir. It was awarded 95 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, one of the wine world's most prestigious competitions. Serve it at room temperature with a slow-cooked sausage and white bean cassoulet, where the wine's earthy warmth and fruit depth find a natural home, or pair it with grilled pork tenderloin rubbed with rosemary and garlic, which beautifully echoes the wine's herbal, spiced personality. Enjoy it now through 2028. Food pairings: sausage cassoulet, charcuterie and Pecorino cheese, pork tenderloin from the grill. Drink: 2026 - 2028 39475 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart