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Vintages Release October 11, 2025

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Red Wine

Torre Mora Scalunera 2021, Etna, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Red-currant and hawthorn notes mingle with cedar bark and a flash of lemon zest, while a minerally core supports chewy tannins and a wave of toasted spice. Try it alongside roast pork belly or herb-studded polenta. Food pairings: roasted porchetta, grilled red meats, hearty stews. Drink: 2025 - 2028 45717 13.5% XD 750 mL $38.00 Score: 93/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Chenin Blanc Cap Classique 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Green-apple crispness and quince-pomme fragrance lift bright pear-sorbet notes, all wrapped in persistent, fine-bead mousse. Try it alongside oysters Rockefeller or prosciutto-wrapped melon. Chenin Blanc Cap Classique food pairings: smoked whitefish on crackers, roast chicken, grilled shellfish. Drink: 2025 - 2026 32030 12% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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