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Vintages Release January 6, 2024

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White Wine

Château de la Grange Vieilles Vignes Côtes de Grand Lieu Muscadet 2021, Loire A.P., France: Château de la Grange 2021 Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie is produced from Old Vines Melon de Bourgogne from the Grand Lieu lake area in the Loire wine region. Amazing value at $14 for this Melon de Bourgogne, look for crunchy green apple, green pears, sea salt and wildflowers textured on the palate and balanced with fresh acidity. Chill and enjoy it with moules & frites. Drink through 2026. Muscadet food pairings: seafood dishes, steamed mussels in their own juices, oysters on the half shell. Drink: 2024 - 2026 637868 11.7% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Mayu Appassimento Gran Reserva Carmenère 2020, Elqui Valley D.O., Chile: From the Elqui Valley wine region, Mayu Gran Reserva 2020 is a great value Appassimento Carmenère. Grapes are left to hang an extra two months on the vine and are harvested in two tries; 40% in April with the balance of grapes harvested in June. The grapes lose about 35% of their moisture, become concentrated as in the Amarone process, but on the vine. The wine is matured in American oak barrels up to 10 months. Look for rich aromas of ripe black fruits, dried tobacco, with a juicy chocolate and coffee finish on the palate. Drink or hold to 2027. Carmenère food pairings: hearty meat dishes, roast pork, turkey. Drink: 2024 - 2027 90035 15% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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