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Vintages Release July 30, 2022

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Dessert Wine

Messias 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Messias is a lush 20-year-old, non-vintage Tawny Port from the Douro wine region. Produced from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão and Touriga Franca wine grapes, silky on the palate with layers of date, figgy, cherry, plum and dried fruits flavours, well-integrated oak spice and soft tannins. Serve cool at 9-14°C with dark chocolate and blue-veined cheeses. Tawny Port food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, dark chocolate, truffles. Drink: 2022 - 2030 26603 20% S 750 mL $57.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blandy's 5-Year-Old Reserva Madeira, Madeira D.O.C., Portugal: From the Madeira, Blandy's 5-year old Reserva is produced from equal amounts of Malvasia and Bual. Sweet and unctuous on the palate lushly layered with Sultana raisin, dried dates, figs, nutty toffee and burnt orange zest flavours. Yummy! Madeira food pairings: soft cheeses, pralines, cream cheese cakes. Drink: 2022 - 2032 26607 19% S 500 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Michael David Earthquake Zinfandel 2019, Lodi, California, United States: From Michael David Winery in the Lodi, Earthquake 2019 Zinfandel is a dry, fruity and full-bodied, vibrant Zin produced from some of the oldest vines in Lodi planted around the time of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The wine is rich with a mouthful of raspberry, blackberry, cherry, mocha, toasty oak spice and smoked meat flavours finishing long on the palate. Enjoy with smoky ribs and burgers from the grill. Zinfandel food pairings: aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2026 59717 15% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mount Peak Gravity 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: Mount Peak Gravity 2017 is a full-bodied and concentrated red wine blend of Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Lush and soft on the palate with layers of black cherry, plum, blackberry with notes of cocoa, espresso, earthy mushroom, toffee and toasty oak spice flavours balanced with vibrant acidity. Tannins are firm. The Gravity Red Blend is named for a remote, steep and difficult to reach block in the Monte Rosso Vineyard. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, tourtiere, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2025 22603 15.5% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2017, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2017 is a dry, concentrated and full-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The wine is perfumed with ripe dark berry, cherry, subtle toasty oak spice fresh and finishing long on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Produced by Louis Strydom. Drink or hold. Food pairings: pork roast, roast pheasant, bison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2028 15779 14.5% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Damilano Lecinquevigne Barolo 2013, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Damilano Lecinquevigne. Lecinquevigne 2013 is a classic Barolo produced from various sites around the Piedmont wine region. A fragrant Nebbiolo with dark cherry, iron, blood orange, fine herbs, subtle spices vibrant and savoury on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. A great value, approachable now Barolo. Barolo food pairings: roast duck, turkey tournedos, grilled game sausages, mushroom and leek risotto. Drink: 2022 - 2026 454488 14.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Voyager Estate The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Voyager, The Modern 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon has a dollop of Merlot added to the mix to nicely round it out. The wine is dry, full-bodied and expressive with dark plum, black currant, dried tobacco leaf, black olive, savoury herbs and subtle oak spice with a kiss of chalky minerality on the palate. Very nicely done. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gourmet burgers from the grill, roast turkey, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2028 23809 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Creek Ranch and Winery Cabernet Merlot 2018, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Monte Creek 2018 Cabernet Merlot is a dry, fresh and medium-plus-bodied red wine blend from the Thompson Valley, Okanagan wine region. Unfined and unfiltered, this Bordeaux-style red is juicy with dark plum, black cherry, chocolate, savoury herb and spices, silky, satisfying and lingering on the palate. Perfect for smoky BBQ ribs and bison burgers from the grill. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: roast pork, tourtière, bison burgers, grilled steaks, lamb chops from the grill, pork tenderloin, roasted root vegetable casserole. Drink: 2022 - 2024 15770 14.4% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. July 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Aberdeen Wine Company Black Angus Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Australia Victoria, Australia: A full-bodied, concentrated, deep Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of black plums, cassis and smoke. Pair with smoked meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: smoked meats, braised beef brisket, roast goose, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2030 23789 14% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sea Sun Pinot Noir Magnum 2019, California, United States: Ripe cherry, plum, red berry compote, vanilla, flint, and toasty oak spice. Fine-grained, silky tannins. Pair with roast pork. Drink: 2022 - 2025 27104 14.2% D 1500 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, United States: Barlow 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Calistoga and St Helena area in the heart of the Napa Valley. A juicy unfiltered, full-bodied Cab., dark and plushy with black plum, black cherry, earthy florals, wild herbs and licorice flavours concentrated on the palate. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, slow-roasted beef long ribs, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2022 - 2028 147637 15.1% XD 750 mL $86.00 Score: 93/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tomich Woodside Vineyard Shiraz 2019, South Australia, Australia: Tomich Woodside 2019 Syrah is produced from estate-grown fruit from a single-vineyard. Grapes were grown at high altitudes, so the wine is fresh with vibrant acidity and juicy blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum flavours with a kiss of cracked black pepper spice and dark chocolate, smooth and savoury on the palate. Made for steaks from the BBQ. Shiraz food pairings: lamburgers, meat pies, smoked and slow braised beef ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2025 26904 14% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Grand Héritage An 1650 La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2018, La Clape, Languedoc A.P., France: From Gérard Bertrand, Grand Héritage An 1650 2018 is an amazing value Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre red wine blend at $20. From La Clape, Languedoc wine region this dry, medium-plus-bodied red blend is juicy with ripe dark fruits, wild berry, dark cherry, wild herbs, cracked pepper and toasty oak spice flavours earthy and savoury on the palate. Perfect for ribs and burgers from the grill. Drink or hold. Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre food pairings: rustic stews, meat lover's pizza, hard cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2025 370262 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maison Chanzy Mercurey Clos du Roy 1er Cru 2018, Mercurey, Burgundy A.C., France: From the Burgundy wine region, Maison Chanzy Clos Du Roy Premier Cru 2018 Pinot Noir is fragrant with bright cherry, red berry, anise and cinnamon spice aromas; dry, medium-bodied and zesty on the palate with bright red berry, cherry, fine herbs and baking spice flavours elegant on the palate. Very juicy. Lightly chill and enjoy it with lamb lollipops form the grill. Food pairings: rack of lamb, pork roast, duck. Drink: 2022 - 2024 408161 13% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ridolfi Brunello di Montalcino 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Ridolfi 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino is a fragrant Sangiovese with pink florals, underbrush, menthol and sweet dried tobacco aromas, and is vibrant with bright red berry, cherry, anise and briny mineral notes lingering and elegant on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. Good now, better in 2023. Drink or hold. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rustic stews, meat lover's pizza, hard cheeses, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2027 644963 14.3% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Craggy Range, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard 2019 Syrah is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Syrah, brilliant purple colour in the glass and fragrant with smoky, spicy, red berry and cherry aromas; vibrant, rounded and elegantly long on the palate. Tannins are structured. Very approachable now or hold in cellar for 10 years. Pour with a roast rack of lamb. Drink or hold. Syrah food pairings: veal chops, rack of lamb, duck confit. Drink: 2022 - 2032 22879 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Manzanos 125 Aniversario Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain -- Rioja: From Bodegas Manzanos, 125 Aniversario Riserva 2009 is produced from 90% Graciano and 10% Tempranillo wine grapes. A dry, full-bodied and elegant Rioja red with blueberry, wild strawberry, red berry, earthy, spicy and salty mineral flavours creamy with a fresh and long finish. Tannins are fine-grained. Elegant and masterfully crafted by winemaker Victor Manzanos. Bodegas Manzanos began operations in 1890, and this wine marks its 125th-anniversary release. Food pairings: roast pork, turkey, duck. Drink: 2022 - 2028 10382 14.5% D 750 mL $94.95 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stratus Petit Verdot 2019, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region, Stratus 2019 Petit Verdot is produced by French-born and trained winemaker J-L Groux. A big wine with structured and firm tannins, beautifully crafted and balanced with bright acidity and layers of dark berry, red berry compote, earthy violets, dark spice and a mineral kiss. If having tonight decant it for one hour or more and pour it with your favourite grilled steak, or hold in cellar for a 12-plus years. Petit Verdot food pairings: beef stew with root vegetables, grilled game sausages, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2035 142638 14.3% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 88/100. July 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kir-Yianni Diaporos Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2017, Imathia, Macedonia P.G.I., Greece: From Kir-Yianni, Diaporos 2017 Xinomavro has 13% Syrah added to its mix, produced from a single vineyard in the Imathia, Macedonia wine region. A deep, dark violet colour in the glass, the wine is dry, full-bodied, fresh and fleshy with dark plum, blackberry, dark cherry, tobacco, mocha, olive, cedar brush and clove spice. The finish is fruity, with a hint of vanilla and brilliant acidity to match. Tannins are grippy. The wine was aged 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels. It needs a bit of cellar time but If drinking tonight, decant for a couple of hours prior to pouring it with rich, slow braised game meats or meaty beef stews. Xinomavro food pairings: roast Mediterranean lamb, roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin stuffed with dried apricots en croute. Drink: 2023 - 2044 14131 14.5% XD 750 mL $73.95 Score: 94/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Sagrantino 2016, Montefalco, Umbria D.O.C.G., Italy: Scacciadiavoli 2016 Sagrantino is a dry, elegant and juicy, full-bodied 100% Sagrantino from the Montefalco, Umbria wine region. Complex and intense with layers of dark plum, red berry, blood orange, mint, wild herbs, tanned leather and spicy aromas and flavours matched with vibrant acidity on the palate. The wine was aged in barrel and foudres for 18 months. Enjoy with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink or hold. Sagrantino food pairings: grilled meats, cheesy pizza, grilled flat iron steak. Drink: 2022 - 2028 142414 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seven Hills Walla Walla Valley Merlot 2019, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, United States: Seven Hills 2019 Merlot is a dry, vibrant and silky Walla Walla Valley Merlot with ripe plum, blackberry, cherry, red berry, mocha flavours, spicy on the palate with structured tannins. Enjoy with a pork tenderloin en croute. Merlot food pairings: beef sliders, pork roast, roast duck, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2026 15848 14.4% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. July 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Domaine de Triennes Rosé 2021, Méditerranée, Provence I.G.P., France: From the Méditerranée, Provence wine region, Domaine de Triennes 2021 is the beautiful big, magnum version of this popular rosé and great value it is under $40. Look for light pink florals, ripe apricot, red berry, wild strawberry and wild herbs on this vibrant blend of Cinsault, Merlot, Syrah and Grenache Blanc in equal amounts. Chill and sip with a niçoise salad. Domaine de Triennes was founded in 1989 by Jacques Seysses (Domaine Dujac), Aubert de Villaine (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) and Parisian Michel Macaux. Rosé food pairings: cold turkey sandwiches, grilled chicken dishes, edam and fontina cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2023 25859 13.5% XD 1500 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Berlucchi '61 Brut Franciacorta, Lombardy D.O.C.G., Italy: From Franciacorta, Lombardy wine region, Berlucchi 61 is a bone dry 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero bright bubble with ripe stone fruit, orchard fruit, citrus and nutty flavours delivered on a exuberant, fine and persistent mousse. Franciacorta food pairings: fried chicken, fish tacos, creamy cheeses, salads, brunch dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2024 514323 12.3% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

F. Cossy Sophistiquée Millésime Extra Brut Champagne 2012, Champagne A.C., France: F. Cossy Sophistiquée Millésime 2012 is a bone-dry vintage champagne. From a bit of a roller-coaster vintage starting with a warm winter, then extremely wet spring with frost and hailstorms, which had an effect on yields, then a sunny but hot August with only September showing the 2012 vintage some mercy. That said, this bubble is delicately floral on the nose with crisp ripe apple and berry notes with a vibrant creamy mousse of bright orchard and white stone fruit flavours, white florals and delicate red berry and citrus flavours refined on the palate. Very nicely done. Chill and enjoy with a toast to the vintage. The Cossy family have been growing grapes in Champagne since 1764 and bottling their own wines since the 1950s. Extra Brut Champagne food pairings: seafood canapes, fish and chips, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2025 25615 12.5% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from vines grown in a mixture of limestone, schist and gravel soils in the Languedoc. Pretty on the nose with white roses, citrus and tropical fruit aromas, dry and zesty with white florals, tropical fruit, citrus zest, wild herbs and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. Complex and fresh. Enjoy with a fine herb quiche or seafood dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, goat cheese galette, onion tarte, brunch dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2024 23906 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marynissen Heritage Collection Skin Fermented Pinot Gris 2020, Four Mile Creek, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region, Marynissen Heritage Collection 2020 Pinot Gris is a skin-fermented PG. Dry, medium-bodied, structured and complex, the wine is a light coral hue in the glass and is fresh and textured on the palate with layers of ripe apricot, raspberries, baking spices ending with a minerally kiss. This is the winery's first skin-fermented white and it was awarded Silver at the 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada. Skin Fermented Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, veal chops, herbed quiches. Drink: 2022 - 2023 27356 12% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. July 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Billaud-Simon Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru 2018, Mont De Milieu, Burgundy A.C., France: From Mont De Milieu in the Burgundy wine region, Domaine Billaud-Simon Premier Cru 2018 Chablis is a classic chalky textured Chablis with fresh hay, lemon juice, citrus zest intense and mouth-watering on the palate. Drink or hold. Chablis 1Er Cru food pairings: sauteed halibut steaks, oysters on the half shell, salads topped with freshly steamed and chilled prawns. Drink: 2022 - 2027 373548 13.5% D 750 mL $62.95 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: Freemark Abbey 2019 Chardonnay is a dry, lush and full-bodied Chard from the Napa Valley wine region layered and concentrated with tropical fruit, dried pineapple, nut, vanilla and lemon curd aromas and flavours creamy and long on the palate. The Chardonnay grapes for this vintage were sourced from Howell Mountain, Carneros and the Napa Valley and were fermented in stainless-steel tank, then aged in French oak barrels giving the wine structure, finesse and a creamy mouthfeel. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled chicken breast, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2025 361949 14.5% XD 750 mL $70.00 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lange Three Hills Cuvée Chardonnay 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From Willamette Valley wine region, Lange Three Hills 2019 Chardonnay is an elegant, fresh and expressive Chardonnay produced from parcels of grapes across the valley. The grapes were fermented in French oak barrels, concrete as well as stainless steel tanks! Look for fresh white stone fruit, pear, lemon meringue, nutty and subtle spice flavours fresh on the palate. Drink or hold. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, crab cakes, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2024 23665 13.4% XD 750 mL $66.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Treana Blanc 2020, Central Coast, California, United States: Treana 2020 is a dry, full-bodied and rich blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne wine grapes creamy, smooth and structured on the palate from spending 16 months on its the lees and then three more months in new French oak barrels. Balanced acidity and lovely weight on this wine with ripe apricot, quince, orange blossom jam, citrus zest, smoky vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours. Chill and enjoy with a creamy lobster dish. Blanc food pairings: grilled calamari, Paella, crab cakes. Drink: 2022 - 2024 11247 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sierra Cantabria Organza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Sierra Cantabria Organza 2018 is a brilliant, Viura-driven, Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca white wine blend, barrel-fermented in French oak with lees ageing for almost one year. Look for bright citrus, orange blossom, bright orchard fruit and stony mineral flavours chalky textured and creamy on the palate. So good with seafood. Chill and enjoy now or hold for up to three years. Food pairings: seafood dishes, Paella, grilled chicken breasts, fish tacos. Drink: 2022 - 2025 26684 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Zemmer Giatl Riserva Pinot Grigio 2018, Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Peter Zemmer Giatl Reserva 2018 Pinot Grigio is produced from the Giatl Vineyard in the Cortina area of the Alto Adige wine region. A dry, medium-bodied PG with lots of character, with fermentation and extended lees ageing in French oak, giving the wine a nice golden hue, structure and a creamy roundness on the palate with brioche, honeyed orchard fruit, lemon curd, dried fine herbs, pepper spice and flinty mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Nicely done. Chill and enjoy with veal medallions in a creamy white wine sauce. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, veal chops, cheese fondue. Drink: 2022 - 2026 11605 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bordón Viña Sole Tête de Cuvée Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.G., Spain: Bordón Viña Sole Reserva 2011 Viura is a mature Rioja white wine. Dry, medium-bodied with honeyed apple, quince, nutty and citrus flavours concentrated on the palate. The wine was aged in French and American oak barrels. Drink or hold. Food pairings: Edam and Fontina cheese, seafood tapas, seafood chowder. Drink: 2021 - 2025 12296 12% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Vidal Skin Fermented Orange Wine 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Southbrook Winery in Ontario, Southbrook 2020 Vidal Skin Fermented White Orange wine has amazing aromas of Bergamot, orange blossom, ripe peach, citrus and savoury herbs. Savoury, juicy and vibrant on the palate with a kiss of skin tannins, the wine is produced from estate-grown grapes and was skin-fermented for 22 days. A very elegant and complex orange wine produced by Ann Sperling. The grapes were foot trodden to squeeze 30% of the berries with all of the fruit fermented in open top, stainless steel fermenters. The wine was bottled with some of its lees and no additives or sulphites. Vidal Skin Fermented Orange Wine food pairings: fresh and bloomy rind cheeses, white bean spreads, pasta with cream sauce, white finned fish and roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 628065 9.1% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Cloudy Bay 2018 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-bodied and vibrant Chard from the Marlborough wine region, fragrant with white florals, ripe apple with stone fruit, pink grapefruit, lemon zest, toasty spice and oyster-shell like briny mineral flavours silky and long on the palate. Chardonnay food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast chicken, pan-fried trout with fresh lemon juice. Drink: 2021 - 2025 359513 13% XD 750 mL $40.95 Score: 93/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay 2021, Nova Scotia, Canada: Tidal Bay Gaspereau 2021 is a vibrant, crisp and clean white wine blend of Seyval, Vidal, Chardonnay, New York Muscat and Riesling sourced from the winery's Gaspereau Vineyard. Perfumed with ripe yellow apple, pear, orange blossom, citrus zest and fresh grape flavours underpinned with a briny minerality vibrant on the palate. Fresh, complex and tasty! Naturally, chill and enjoy this bright and zesty wine from Nova Scotia's Tidal Bay wine region with fresh oysters, steamed mussels, or Haddock fish and chips. Food pairings: seafood and shellfish, salads. Drink: 2022 - 2024 19319 11% MD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. July 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wunsch & Mann Premiere Selection Pinot Gris 2019, Alsace A.C., France: From the Alsace wine region, Wunsch & Mann 2019 Pinot Gris is rich on the nose, vibrant and lush on the palate with lemon pie, ripe pear, ginger, pepper spice flavours and a long, silky finish ending on a flinty mineral note. Chill and enjoy with a traditional Flammkuchen. Pinot Gris food pairings: calamari, grilled chicken breasts, pan-fried panfish. Drink: 2022 - 2023 25334 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Hamelin Vau Ligneau Chablis 1er Cru 2019, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Hamelin Vau Ligneau Premier Cru 2019 Chablis is fragrant with white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon zest, summer-kissed florals, nutty, toasty spice aromas and flavours with flinty mineral notes throughout. Finishes smooth and silky on the palate. Pour with grilled chicken breasts Dijonnaise. Drink or hold. Chablis 1Er Cru food pairings: salads, rich cheeses, grilled shellfish platter. Drink: 2022 - 2028 21405 12.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pichler-Krutzler Ried Loibenberg Wachau Riesling 2019, Wachau D.A.C., Austria: From the Wachau wine region, Pichler-Krutzler Ried Loibenberg 2019 Riesling is fresh and lithe with liquid lemon, orange blossoms, steely and stony mineral flavours mouth-watering with food-friendly acidity. Chill and enjoy it with a traditional Austrian Hänchen-Schnitzel (Chicken Schnitzel). Drink or hold. Riesling food pairings: pork chops from the grill, lox and cream cheese on baguette, baked ham. Drink: 2025 - 2045 25719 13.5% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 97/100. July 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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