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Sparkling Wine
Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Rosé, South Island, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely persistence of tiny bubbles beading along the sides of the glass in this toasty New Zealand sparkling wine. Aromas of citrus spice and strawberry flan. The chardonnay grapes in this blend come from Hawkes Bay region, while pinot noir grapes hail from Marlborough. Lovely persistence of flavours and bubbles. Crisp, clean finish. A solid value for a sparkling wine: crisp, clean and fresh. Try with fried fish, potato chips, roast turkey and celebrations! Sparkling Cuvée Rosé food pairings: charcuterie plate, tempura shrimp and vegetables, vegetarian quiche. 280172 12% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. April 2026. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Château Roquefort Les Roches Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Château Roquefort Les Roches Blanches is a crisp, characterful Bordeaux Blanc crafted from organically grown Sauvignon Blanc grapes, offering a refreshingly pure expression of the grape at an outstanding everyday price. It is light-to-medium-bodied, bone dry, and low in alcohol at just 12.5%, with an inviting nose of fresh lemon verbena, white grapefruit, crushed limestone, and a cool breath of fresh-cut grass that gives it an appealing, almost electric lift. The palate is taut and focused, with a nervy, mineral-driven acidity and a clean, zippy finish that makes your mouth water for the next sip. Serve it well chilled and enjoy through 2026, as this is a wine built for freshness and immediate pleasure rather than long aging. Château Roquefort, situated in the Entre-Deux-Mers area of Bordeaux, has been committed to organic viticulture for decades, making it one of the earlier adopters of certified organic farming in the broader Bordeaux appellation. Pair it with a platter of freshly shucked oysters topped with a shallot mignonette, where the wine's stony minerality and citrus snap will act as a perfect seaside companion, or enjoy it alongside a bubbling cheese fondue with crusty bread, where its bright acidity will cut through the richness with effortless grace. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: oyster poor boy sammies, oysters Rockefeller, scampi-shrimp, cheese fondue. 35860 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart