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Vintages Release November 8, 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

Terres Dels Alforins Megala Tempranillo Monastrell Marselan Blend 2021, Valencia D.O., Spain: This 2021 Mediterranean blend (Tempranillo/Monastrell/Marselan) from Terres Dels Alforins shows black-olive tapenade, savory herbs and meaty, iodine notes with gentle used-oak harmony—intense yet seamless; enjoy with braised pork or tapas. Megala Tempranillo Monastrell Marselan Blend food pairings: roasted lamb, grilled chorizo sausages, grilled steak fajitas. Drink: 2025 - 2028 44755 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Leaning Post The Fifty Chardonnay 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Leaning Post The Fifty 2022 Chardonnay is a vegan-friendly, cool-climate expression from Niagara. This unoaked, dry, medium-bodied wine is sleek and refined, showcasing vibrant flavours of ripe apple, pear, and lemon curd with a hint of spice. Aged in concrete tanks, it offers a harmonious, smooth mouthfeel with subtle texture and a fresh, mineral-driven finish. Enjoy it through 2026 with seafood or grilled vegetables. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled salmon steaks, roast chicken, quiche, onion tarte, pork chops, roast chicken, turkey tournedos. Drink: 2025 - 2026 578864 12.9% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. November 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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