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Vintages Release February 17, 2024

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Red Wine

Vaucher Père & Fils Fleurie 2022, Fleurie, Beaujolais A.C., France: From the Fleurie, Beaujolais wine region, Vaucher Père & Fils 2022 is a fragrant and fresh, medium-bodied Gamay with earthy violets, bright cherry, dark berry, plum and spicy flavours generous and juicy on the palate with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are pleasantly grippy, drink now to 2029 with steaks and chops from the grill. An excellent value Gamay from one of the top-rated crus in Beaujolais. Food pairings: roast chicken, roast duck, roast pork. Drink: 2024 - 2029 534339 13.1% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. February 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Simi Chardonnay 2021, Sonoma County, California, United States: Simi 2021 Chardonnay is an elegant and food-friendly Sonoma County Cali Chard. Dry, full-bodied and fresh with tropical fruit, apple, citrus cream, vanilla, baking spice and sweet toasty oak spice flavours with lovely buttery notes fresh and zesty on the palate. Beautifully crafted, chill and enjoy it on its own or with a roast chicken dinner. Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek, and Sonoma Coast. Simi was founded in 1876, and the cellars that were built in 1890 are still in use today. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken spinach and chick pea salad with citrus honey dressing, Circassian chicken, grilled chopped chicken in crepes and white mushroom sauce.. Drink: 2023 - 2026 673806 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. February 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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