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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.

Dessert Wine

Lakeview Cellars Gewürztraminer Icewine 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lusciously expressive and richly textured, this Gewürztraminer Icewine showcases intense aromas of lychee, golden dried apricot and a drizzle of honey. The palate is vivid and opulent, offering layers of ripe tropical fruit lifted by zesty acidity. Serve well-chilled with a slice of lemon tart or try it alongside fresh fruit. Gewürztraminer Icewine food pairings: fresh fruit, lychee, mandarin fruit cup, lemon custard tart. Drink: 2025 - 2028 547703 11.2% S 200 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. October 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Antinori Guado al Tasso 2022, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: The 2022 vintage of Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore combines graphite-mineral contour with black-cherry and mocha layers, finishing silky and richly textured with vanilla-spice from new oak. Fabulous with osso buco or beef ragù. Food pairings: filet mignon, prime rib, rack of lamb, gourmet burgers and ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2048 986380 13% XD 750 mL $203.95 Score: 97/100. October 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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