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.
Rosés
Val Soleu Rosé 2025, Drôme, Rhône I.G.P., France: Certified organic and crafted from sustainably farmed southern Rhône varieties, the Val Soleu Rosé earns its keep with a fresh, mouth-watering character that makes it hard to put the glass down. Dried hibiscus, citrus zest, and white pepper open the nose, followed by a lively, juicy palate of pomegranate and grapefruit with a long crisp finish and lively acidity. The Drôme department sits slightly north and cooler than the classic Rhône appellations, giving this rosé extra energy and freshness. Serve it well chilled now through 2027 with creamy cheeses, grilled shrimp tacos, salads, or cold turkey sandwiches. Rosé food pairings: creamy cheeses, grilled shrimp tacos, salads, cold turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2026 - 2027 37664 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Bachelder Kirby Pinot Blanc 2023, Four Mile Creek, Niagara ON The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Thomas Bachelder brings a Burgundian philosophy of minimal intervention and terroir fidelity to his Niagara wines, and the Kirby Cru Single Vineyard Pinot Blanc from old vines on limestone-rich soils in Four Mile Creek is a wine that makes you rethink everything you assumed about this under-appreciated variety. Bright and juicy with ripe pear, golden apple, and a clean mineral freshness on the nose, it delivers a fine-boned, textured palate of lemon curd and dried white blossom with a long lingering refreshing finish. Drink it now through 2030. Pinot Blanc food pairings: roast pork tenderloin, seared scallops, soft cheese. Drink: 2026 - 2030 51810 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. June 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart