Dandelion Vineyards Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2025-2042. 399899 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. August 2, 2025 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Select Late Harvest Riesling 2023, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Emanating vibrant aromas of damp, stony earth touched by ripe orchard fruit and a subtle whiff of blooming lavender, this Late Harvest wine delights from the start. On the palate, a cascade of sun-warmed peach and apricot unfolds alongside delicate hints of freshly cut greens, while a lively acidity holds the sweetness in perfect check. Serve it chilled as a dessert wine or alongside a delicate apricot custard flan for a refreshingly balanced finale. Drink: 2025-2028. 415901 12.50% S 375 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. June 7, 2025 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2021, Buchahueico, Malleco Valley D.O., Chile: from Chile's Malleco Valley wine region, San Pedro 1865 Tayú 2021 is a smoky and juicy Pinot Noir, rich and ripe with fresh red berry fruit, earthy floral and spicy notes savoury and vibrant, fresh and long on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly chewy for a Pinot Noir. The wine was fermented and aged in oak, cement, and stainless steel tanks. In Mapudungun, "Mapuche" means “people of the land”, "Tayu" means “Ours” and the making of this wine is based on their understanding of the grape based on a traditional approach. Grapes for this vintage were selected from four vineyards planted between 2015 and 2017, all in the Malleco zone. Tayú 1865 is the wine that San Pedro makes in collaboration with the Mapuche community of Buchahueico in the town of Purén. The Mapuche never cultivated vines or fermented grapes and the collaboration on this project was initiated in 2015. Drink: 2024-2029. 16628 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. September 21, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, Arboleda 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Las Vertientes, mid-Coastal Mountain Range. The grapes in this area are treated to cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean giving this dry, medium-bodied wine fresh and rich flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, sweet and spicy dried tobacco leaf, chocolate and mint. The wine is framed with fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 26, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Anselmann Kabinett Gewurztraminer 2022, Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Pfalz region comes Werner Anselmann 2022 Gewürztraminer Kabinett—a wine that bursts with exotic allure. Its bouquet dances with a medley of tropical fruit flavors, where vibrant mango, passion fruit, and lychee blend with delicate hints of rose petals and a whisper of spice. Generous in expression yet impeccably fresh and ripe in character, this off-dry wine is an excellent value. Rooted in a family heritage of centuries-long viticultural passion and founded in its current form by Werner Anselmann in 1959, the winery delivers a wine that delights on multiple levels. On the palate, expect an engaging interplay of lychee, rose, zesty ginger, anise, and a touch of sweet spice—all balanced by a refreshing acidity and inviting texture. Perfect with a spicy pork stir-fry or toasted almonds and strong cheeses. Drink: 2025-2028. 630004 10.50% S 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Drink: 2025-2031. 573501 14.60% XD 750 mL  $19.95. August 2, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This Chianti Classico Riserva from Mazzei is a dynamic and precise wine, brimming with vibrant aromas of wild currants, Morello cherries, and herbal spices. The medium-bodied structure is supported by fine tannins, offering both intensity and energy, with juicy forest fruit notes melding seamlessly with dried herbs. It’s a beautifully balanced wine with a focused, crisp finish, promising enjoyment through 2030 and beyond. Pair it with a hearty Italian dish like lasagne, veal Parmigiano, or a rich mushroom risotto for the perfect match. Drink: 2025-2030. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. April 26, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Leonardo Da Vinci Monnalisa Sangiovese 2021, Emilia-Romagna D.O.C., Italy: Hailing from Romagna but echoing the character of its Tuscan cousins, this Sangiovese offers lively red berry fruit layered with earthy herbs and a subtle rustic edge. The grapes are rooted in the same region that nurtured Leonardo da Vinci’s early years, whose family grew wine grapes in the village of Vinci. A dynamic and expressive red, it’s ideal with wild boar ragù or rosemary-roasted eggplant. Drink: 2025-2026. 39167 15% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 26, 2025 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review