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White Wine
Hirsch Hirschvergnugen Grüner Veltliner 2023, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Hirsch's Hirschvergnügen Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal is a vibrant, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of ripe pear, white pepper, fresh herbs and crushed stone. This bone-dry wine displays bright acidity and impressive minerality that will continue to develop over the next two years. Serve it well chilled with pan-seared trout with lemon and dill as the wine's herbaceous character complements the delicate fish, or pair it with grilled pork tenderloin with herb butter where the wine's peppery notes enhance the savory flavors. Winemaker Johannes Hirsch crafts this spicy-fruity Grüner Veltliner from ancient vines planted in historic lesser-known sites, showcasing the depth and complexity that old vines can achieve in Kamptal's distinctive terroir. The Hirsch family has been producing exceptional wines in the Kamptal region for generations, and Johannes has become one of Austria's most respected winemakers, known for his precise, terroir-driven approach. This slender, flavorful Grüner Veltliner represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2027. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: grilled lake trout, veal chops, pork tenderloin from the grill. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46459 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. December 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dessert Wine
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Cabernet Franc Icewine 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Inniskillin's Cabernet Franc Ice Wine from Niagara Peninsula is a lusciously sweet, medium-bodied dessert wine showcasing notes of wild strawberry, red cherry, candied rose petal and dark chocolate. This is the convenient half bottle size (375 ml) which is ideal when you'd like to begin a meal with a glass and half each to toast. The wine displays vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit that will continue to evolve over the next ten years. Serve it well chilled with dark chocolate mousse as the wine's red fruit flavors complement the rich cocoa, or pair it with strawberry shortcake where the wine's berry intensity mirrors the fresh fruit and cream. Winemaker Bruce Nicholson crafts this exceptional ice wine from Cabernet Franc grapes harvested at -8°C when naturally frozen on the vine, yielding only precious drops of intensely flavored juice. Inniskillin revolutionized Canadian winemaking in 1989 when their Vidal Icewine won the prestigious Grand Prix d'Honneur at Vinexpo in Bordeaux, putting Canada on the international wine map and establishing icewine as the country's signature style. This award-winning Cabernet Franc Icewine earned Gold at the 2025 International Wine Challenge and will cellar beautifully through 2035. Cabernet Franc Icewine food pairings: fresh fruit cup, dark chocolate truffle cake, raspberry cheesecake. Drink: 2025 - 2035 48391 9.5% S 375 mL $99.95 Score: 95/100. December 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart