Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
White Wine
Bachelder Cuesta Single Vineyard Far East, Man! Chardonnay 2023, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Bachelder has built a reputation for precise, terroir-focused Chardonnay, and this single-vineyard bottling from Twenty Mile Bench delivers on that promise. Golden apple and toasted hazelnut lead the aroma, with real firmness giving the texture its shape. A bright, lemony note closes things out rather than trailing off. It carries real focus and length for a Chardonnay at this level. Butter-poached lobster or a rich corn risotto would make a beautiful match. Terroir-obsessed winemaking sounds academic until you taste a bottle that actually proves the point. Chardonnay food pairings: butter-poached lobster, chicken in cream sauce, corn risotto. Drink: 2026 - 2032 52011 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.00 Score: 95/100. August 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Other Wines/Drinks
Midorikawa Junmai Ginjo Sake, Niigata, Chubu, Japan: This Junmai brings a soft rice sweetness balanced against gentle acidity, more textured than austere. Look for ripe melon and a faint nutty warmth rather than anything sharply floral. It's rounded and comforting in the mouth, with a finish that settles rather than lingers. Serve it warm to bring out its umami side, especially with miso-glazed black cod. Ginjo Sake food pairings: miso-glazed black cod, chicken yakitori, sesame noodles. 45784 15.5% M 720 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. August 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart