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Red Wine
Leaning Post Gamay 2024, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Leaning Post Gamay from Niagara Peninsula is a vibrant, food-friendly red wine showcasing notes of wild strawberry, tart cranberry, and dried rosemary with hints of white pepper and forest floor. It's dry and light to medium-bodied with silky tannins and energetic acidity that carries through to a clean, refreshing finish. Serve it slightly below room temperature with pan-seared duck breast as the wine's bright fruit and earthy character will complement the rich meat beautifully, or pair it with mushroom risotto where the wine's savory notes and lively acidity will enhance the creamy dish. Winemaker Ilya Senchuk, who has worked over 17 vintages in Niagara and co-founded Leaning Post with his wife Nadia in 2011, crafts this wine from a blend of fruit from Niagara-on-the-Lake and the debut harvest from their estate Senchuk Vineyard in the cool Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation. The winery's name references the "leaning posts" at the beginning of vineyard rows that anchor the framework for growing vines, symbolizing the support of friends and family essential to achieving their dream. This wine drinks beautifully now or can be enjoyed through 2030. Gamay food pairings: pan-seared duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged brie cheese. Drink: 2026 - 2030 46020 12.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Evans & Tate Wild Cape Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Evans & Tate Wild Cape Sauvignon Blanc from Margaret River displays aromas of pink grapefruit, honeydew melon, jasmine and a touch of fresh-cut grass. It's dry and medium-bodied with crisp acidity and subtle textural depth from partial wild fermentation in neutral French oak that adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit. Serve it well-chilled alongside grilled chicken sandwiches with herb aioli where the wine's bright acidity and tropical notes complement the savory flavors, or pair it with asparagus risotto where the wine's herbaceous character and lively acidity cut through the creamy richness. The winemaking team at Evans & Tate crafts this 100% Sauvignon Blanc from hand-harvested grapes grown in Margaret River's Wilyabrup subregion, where maritime influences from the Indian Ocean provide cooling breezes that preserve natural acidity while allowing extended hang time for flavor development, then ferments a portion with wild yeasts in oak to create additional texture and aromatic complexity. Founded in 1974 by John Tate and Murray Evans, Evans & Tate was one of Margaret River's pioneering wineries and helped establish the region's reputation for producing world-class Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant fruit character and distinctive regional personality. Enjoy this expressive Sauvignon Blanc through 2030. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled chicken sandwiches, asparagus risotto, quiche. Drink: 2026 - 2030 41435 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart