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Vintages Release October 25, 2025

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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.

Rosés

Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Rosé 2024, Coteaux De Béziers, Languedoc I.G.P., France: This 2024 Le Bijou de Sophie rosé opens with playful bubble-gum and apricot-blossom aromatics leading to generous cherry and melon fruit and a stony finish; try it with grilled shrimp or a summer salad. Rosé food pairings: creamy cheeses, smoked salmon on baguette, pan-fried rockfish. Drink: 2025 - 2026 20012 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2025. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Leaning Post Pinot Noir 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Leaning Post's 2023 Pinot Noir offers rose-petal and fresh-red-cherry perfume with subtle blueberry and mineral spice, framed by elegant tannins and bright acidity. Try it lightly chilled with roast pheasant or duck confit. Pinot Noir food pairings: savoury steaks and roast beef, slow cooked beef or pork, wild game with rich berry sauces. Drink: 2025 - 2031 523183 12.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 90/100. October 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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