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Vintages Release July 8, 2023

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White Wine

Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Gris 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough, South Island wine region, Villa Maria Reserve 2021 Pinot Gris is produced from sustainably grown grapes. The wine is dry, fruity, medium-bodied and elegant with ripe stone fruit, pear compote, lemon zest and nutty flavours balanced with juicy acidity on the palate. Drinking beautifully now. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pork tenderloin, pasta Alfredo. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32551 14% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Montes Outer Limits Cgm 2021, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Outer Limits Cgm 2021 is a bright and juicy, full-bodied red wine blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from vines grown in the granitic soils of Marchigüe on the western side of the Colchagua Valley. Fragrant and concentrated with bright cherry, red berry, cocoa, fine herbs and sweet toasty oak spice flavours that linger on the palate. Tannins are structured and pleasantly grippy. Pour with roast chicken. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled rib steak, fricassee rabbit, baked quail stuffed with wild mushrooms. Drink: 2023 - 2028 541136 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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