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Vintages Release August 2, 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.

Red Wine

Avignonesi Cantaloro 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Avignonesi’s Cantaloro marries Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet into a bright, focused blend of cherry, blackberry and plum layered with tobacco and anise spice and a lifted mint note. Fine, velvety tannins carry the flavor through to a long finish. Drink now–2029. Pair with grilled lamb, steak or game-based stews. Food pairings: roast pork, hard cheeses, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2025 - 2027 36519 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Redstone Limestone Vineyard South Riesling 2023, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Redstone Limestone Ridge South 2023 is vibrant and intense with citrus, peach, fresh apple flavours and a spring rain mineral finish. So refreshing with just a hint of sweetness, chill and enjoy it on its own or with mildly-spiced vegetable curry dishes or vegetable tempura. Riesling food pairings: scallop ceviche, white fish with mango salsa, salt and pepper shrimp skewers. Drink: 2025 - 2027 381251 10.5% M 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. August 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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