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Vintages Release August 3, 2026

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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.

Red Wine

Henry of Pelham The Smith & Smith Gamay 2023, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham’s Gamay thrives on Short Hills Bench’s sunny slopes, bursting with violet perfume, red-cherry brightness and brambly raspberry. Cooler nights preserve its vibrant acidity and peppery lift. Enjoy it lightly chilled with a grilled skirt steak or pork tenderloin. Gamay food pairings: pepper steak, veal chops, lentil stew. Drink: 2026 - 2029 19903 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 2026. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Reif Estate Sparkling Sparkling Chardonnay, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A zesty, crisp, refreshing Niagara sparkling wine made from the Chardonnay grape. This would be called a blanc de blancs in Champagne (white wine made form white grapes.) Aromas of green apple and freshly baked bread. Enjoy as a chilled aperitif or as a companion to shellfish and seafood. Sparkling Chardonnay food pairings: oysters on the half shell, fried chicken sliders, goat cheese salad. Drink: 2026 - 2027 417766 11.5% M 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. August 2026. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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