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Vintages Release April 26, 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

Casa Natal Gran Reserva Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Casa Natal Gran Reserva Malbec is an excellent value Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina at $18. Dry and full-bodied with ripe blackberry, plum compote, subtle spices, savoury and textured on the palate with a lingering mineral finish, it is drinking beautifully now through 2027. Malbec food pairings: roast turkey, Manchego cheese, roasted peppers, eggplant and mozza melts. Drink: 2025 - 2027 38498 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Kew Rosalie Sparkling Rosé 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This 100% Pinot Noir wine is vibrant and lively, offering a bold yet elegant profile. It showcases complex flavors of red berries, rhubarb, stone fruit, and grapefruit, complemented by rich notes of baked bread and toast from 30 months of lees ageing. With its crisp acidity and depth, this sparkling wine is a fantastic accompaniment to shellfish, fried foods (try it with fried chicken!) or grilled chicken. Sparkling Rosé food pairings: shellfish, fried foods, grilled chicken, salad. Drink: 2025 - 2028 43594 13.1% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. April 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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