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Red Wine
Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This Marlborough Pinot Noir from Jules Taylor greets you with a perfume of ripe damson and violet petals, laced with a hint of clove spice. Its medium-bodied palate glides on a silky ribbon of chalky tannin, unveiling bright raspberry and earthy mushroom notes. Fresh acidity and a fine-grained structure deliver tension and polish through the finish. Pair with thyme-roasted quail or creamy chèvre polenta for a refined experience. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin, prime rib, roast beef, turkey, roasted and braised lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2032 329805 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 95/100. July 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Domaine Chatelain Les Vignes de Saint-Laurent l'Abbaye Pouilly-Fumé 2023, Loire A.C., France: Chatelain’s Saint-Laurent l’Abbaye 2023 Pouilly-Fumé hails from 12th-century limestone slopes once tended by monks, offering a fragrant bouquet of white blossoms, wet stone and crisp apple. On the palate, pear-flesh ripeness mingles with chalky minerality, balanced by vibrant citrus lift. Its taut acidity and stony finish promise vibrant drinking through 2028. Pair it with oyster Rockefeller or lemon-asparagus risotto. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, Thai green curry fish, fresh oysters on the half shell with lemon and horseradish. Drink: 2025 - 2028 958801 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.45 Score: 89/100. July 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart