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White Wine
Blomidon Tidal Bay 2024, Tidal Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada: Tidal Bay is Nova Scotia's first and only wine appellation, not defined by geography but by style, a legally defined fresh, crisp, maritime white with low alcohol. Winemaker Simon Rafuse has led Blomidon Estate since 2009, crafting this medium-dry blend of L'Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, and New York Muscat from vineyards whose oldest vines date to 1986. Yellow apple, passionfruit, and key lime open the nose before a beautifully balanced palate with citrus zest, a touch of sweetness, and brisk minerality finishes with lively refreshing acidity. Drink it now through 2027 with shrimp pad thai, charcuterie, or brunch dishes. Food pairings: shrimp pad thai, charcuterie, brunch dishes. Drink: 2026 - 2027 42009 10% MD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. June 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Rapaura Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Pristine and fresh, the Rapaura Springs Pinot Noir Rosé from Marlborough's South Island opens with pomegranate, white nectarine, dried hibiscus, and lemon peel before delivering a juicy, balanced palate of red cherry and tangerine with a long refreshing finish and a clean saline edge. Rapaura Springs draws on the distinctive river-stone-rich soils and long dry autumns of the Rapaura sub-region to produce Pinot Noir with consistently ripe fruit and mineral depth. Serve it well chilled now through 2027 with grilled prawns, smoked salmon, or a fresh summer salad. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: grilled prawns, smoked salmon, fresh summer salad. Drink: 2026 - 2027 49380 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. June 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart