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Vintages Release August 5, 2023

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White Wine

Domaine Drouhin Oregon La Maisonnette Chardonnay 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Domaine Drouhin Oregon, La Maisonnette 2020 Chardonnay is produced by a well-known and respected Burgundian producer who brought his skill and expertise with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Oregon in the late 1980s. Grapes from this vintage were sourced from vines thriving in the volcanic and basalt soils of the winery's Dundee Hills estate. Dry, medium-bodied and elegant, look for fresh apple, pear, mineral and lemon tarte flavours with a minerally finish on this stylish New World Chard from the Willamette Valley wine region. Chardonnay food pairings: Farmer's pork chops in a wild mushroom sauce, poached salmon dishes, grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2027 32073 13.9% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 91/100. August 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Borgo Conventi Merlot 2020, Collio, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Villa Sandi, Borgo Conventi 2020 Merlot is dry, medium-bodied, bright with dark plum, nut, chocolate, woody and savoury flavours creamy, long and fresh on the palate. Very nicely done. Drink to 2026. Merlot food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, cheesy pizza, pork sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2026 32492 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. August 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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