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Vintages Release August 30, 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

Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira Alicante Bouschet 2022, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: Pure Alicante Bouschet in full force: saturated black-currant and bramble, threaded with rosemary and thyme echoes. Broad-rounded and plush, grainy skin tannins deliver a peppery bite that segues into a sleek, graphite-tinged finale. A textbook example of this Rhône-adjacent varietal’s prowess. Works well with a margherita pizza or gourmet burgers. Alicante Bouschet food pairings: spaghetti with meatballs, margherita pizza, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2027 45323 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Rustenberg Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Highland Sauvignon fermented in seasoned oak reveals gooseberry-tart ripeness, luscious pineapple and creamy white-peach sweetness. Smooth yet lifted, its grassy-tine finish lingers. Match with lemongrass-coconut curry prawn skewers and shaved asparagus salad. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: asparagus frittata, summer salads, grilled prawns. Drink: 2025 - 2030 45167 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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