Wine Reviews and Food Pairings

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

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.

Sparkling Wine

Colli Vicentini Juliet Prosecco Rosé, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Colli Vicentini Juliet Prosecco Rosé, Veneto, Italy is a vibrant, refreshing, medium-bodied sparkling rosé with inviting aromas of field strawberries, wild strawberry, raspberry and citrus blossom, supported by delicate floral notes. The palate is light-bodied, dry and crisp, with fine bubbles and lively acidity that carry bright red fruit through to a clean, joyful finish at around 11% alcohol. Perfect as an aperitif on its own or as a companion to seafood and grilled vegetables, this Prosecco Rosé delivers playful fruit and effervescence, ideal for celebrations or casual sipping. Fascinating fact: Prosecco Rosé is made by blending Glera with a small proportion of Pinot Nero, creating a rosé style that has become increasingly popular for its bright fruit and refreshing character. Serve well-chilled in a flute or tulip glass. Prosecco Rosé food pairings: prosciutto and melon, fresh berry tart, grilled lemon shrimp. Drink: 2025 - 2026 20979 11% M 750 mL $16.20 Score: 89/100. August 2025. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Stirrings Margarita Cocktail Mix, United States: Stirrings Margarita Cocktail Mix is a zesty, vibrant blend that delivers bold flavors of fresh lime, a touch of agave sweetness, and a whisper of sea salt, making it taste like a beach vacation in a glass. It’s medium-bodied with a refreshing tartness and a smooth 10% ABV (when mixed with tequila). Serve it ice-cold in a salt-rimmed glass alongside spicy shrimp tacos—the bright citrus will tame the heat like a hero with a lime wedge—or enjoy it as a quick, crowd-pleasing pitcher drink for your next fiesta. Fascinating fact: Stirrings was founded by a bartender who wanted to bring craft cocktail quality to home mixology, and their all-natural ingredients mean no artificial flavors—just pure, tangy goodness. At $12, this mix is the ultimate shortcut to margarita bliss—just add tequila and pretend you squeezed all those limes yourself. MS 750 mL $15.98 Score: 91/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart