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Vintages Release August 16, 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

Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Brigaldara 2022 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is excellent value at $23. Produced from sustainably grown 55% Corvina, 25% Corvinone and 20% Rondinella, look for ripe strawberry, raspberry, cherry, savoury herbs and mocha flavours vibrant, smooth and polished on the palate. Very delish, drink or hold. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore food pairings: grilled steaks, ribs, hard cheeses, lasagne. Drink: 2025 - 2030 16090 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Bernard Fouquet Ysance Vouvray Sparkling, Loire A.P., France: Love this sparkling Vouvray from the Loire. Bernard Fouquet Ysance is a great value, traditional method bubble at $20. Rich on the nose with sun-kissed white florals, apricot, mandarin and flinty mineral notes delivered on the palate with a fresh and zesty mousse. Very crisp and refreshing to the very last sip. Vouvray Sparkling food pairings: roast chicken, turkey tournedos, veggies and dip. Drink: 2025 - 2029 42396 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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