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Vintages Release May 10, 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

Finca Monica Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Finca Monica 2019 Tempranillo is a full-bodied Rioja red wine with dark cherry, red berry, plum, cassis, vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours fresh, generous and supple on the palate. Crianza food pairings: smoked meat, turkey, veal breast stuffed with wild mushrooms, wild mushroom quiche. Drink: 2023 - 2027 574368 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. May 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Thornbury 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value Marlborough SB at $18. Vibrant and fragrant with fresh gooseberry, creamy tropical fruits, fresh cut grass, fine herb, minerally and citrus zest flavours fresh and intense on the palate, it is terrific now through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seared scallops, pan-roasted shellfish or mussels. Drink: 2024 - 2026 734798 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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