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Vintages Release February 1, 2025

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Red Wine

Château La Prade 2015, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: This wine is soft, juicy, and beautifully balanced, showcasing ripe plums, chocolate and a hint of violets. It is medium-plus bodied with rounded, velvety tannins that caress the palate. The finish is rich, flavourful and leaves a lasting impression. While it is already delightful, it has the potential to evolve and develop further into the late 2020s. A great choice to enjoy now or to cellar for a few more years, perfect with grilled meats or a gourmet burger. Food pairings: braised beef stew, grilled steak, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2028 189258 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc 2023, South Australia, Australia: From South Australia, d'Arenberg The Stump Jump 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is amazing value. "It is rumoured that the inventor of the Stump Jump plough, which enabled a ploughshare to jump over tree roots, had poor eyesight and required regular tests to ensure he could still operate machinery. The design of this label is inspired by an optometrist’s eyechart and serves as a makeshift sobriety test. If you can hold the bottle at arm’s length and still read the front label, you can enjoy another glass." This SB is refreshing and zesty with bright citrus, passion fruit and fresh-cut grass aromas and flavours juicy, bright and harmonious on the palate. You will need the eyechart for this one ;) Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Kassler pork chops and sauerkraut, chicken schnitzel, ham steak. Drink: 2025 - 2027 37912 10% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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