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.

White Wine

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough, New Zealand: Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand was named Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World in a prestigious competition. That’s like winning gold in the refreshment Olympics. The wine is bursting with bright citrus flavours of lime, grapefruit and passionfruit. Fun fact: New Zealand's Marlborough region has this unique combination of intense sunshine during long summer days and cool nights, which gives the grapes incredible flavour concentration while maintaining that electric acidity. The result is a wine with more intensity and vibrancy than Sauvignon Blanc from anywhere else in the world. This pairs beautifully with that crisp linen shirt that somehow makes you look fresh, clean, and effortlessly elegant - and at least your wine will be wrinkle-free! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Herb butter halibut, Goat cheese citrus salad, Lemon caper chicken, Zesty shrimp ceviche, Oysters with mignonette. Drink: 2025 - 2027 316570 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Hester Creek Estate Winery Undici 2022, Osoyoos East Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Hester Creek Estate Winery Undici is a bold, expressive red blend with enticing aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and plum, layered with notes of cassis, cedar and subtle spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, dry and structured, showing concentrated dark fruit, elegant tannins and lively acidity that lead to a long, polished finish at about 14.5% alcohol. This wine reflects thoughtful blending and cool-climate intensity, offering both power and finesse. Fascinating fact: Undici means “eleven” in Italian, and this flagship red blend often includes a mix of eleven barrel types or varietals in its maturation, celebrating complexity and harmony in every bottle. Serve it at cool room temperature. Food pairings: grilled ribeye steak, lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Drink: 2026 - 2035 13.7% D 750 mL $59.99 Score: 94/100. December 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart