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White Wine
Faustino I Blanco Gran Reserva 2021, Rioja, Spain: Faustino's Blanco Gran Reserva is a rare and old-school style of white Rioja, built from old-vine Viura with a portion of Chardonnay and aged in oak to build texture and complexity that most modern whites no longer attempt. A buttery croissant quality runs through the nose, with roasted almond and a faint marzipan sweetness mingling with dried apricot and candied orange notes. Bodegas Faustino has been producing wine since 1861, and this Blanco carries that long tradition into an indulgent modern package. Pair it with creamy dishes that can match its richness. Food pairings: roast chicken in cream sauce, baked brie, butternut squash risotto. Drink: 2026 - 2030 52296 13% XD 750 mL $31.56 Score: 93/100. September 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Granja Remelluri Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja, Spain: Granja Remelluri Gran Reserva comes from the same 14th-century Rioja Alavesa estate the RodrÃguez family has farmed organically since 1967, where vineyards climb to some of the highest elevations in all of Rioja. A wild mushroom earthiness and dried fig dominate, with a sun-dried herbal garrigue note threading through the whole glass, and the texture turns dense and chewy with a length that just keeps going. Firm, structured tannins suggest this one needs a few years before it loosens up, and it should still be singing well past 2030. Cellar it patiently for now. Food pairings: roast venison, wild mushroom risotto, aged hard cheese. Drink: 2026 - 2032 548040 14% XD 750 mL $79.25 Score: 98/100. September 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart