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Vintages Release January 20, 2024

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Red Wine

Château Castagnac 2020, Fronsac, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Castagnac 2020 is produced from sustainably grown Merlot from the Fronsac wine region in Bordeaux. Dry and medium-bodied, look for ripe dark fruits, fine herbs, dark chocolate, spicy and savoury flavours fresh on the palate, framed with velcroish tannins. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, roast chicken, duck, pheasant. Drink: 2024 - 2030 35621 14% XD 750 mL $19.75 Score: 88/100. January 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Hess Select Monterey County Chardonnay 2021, Monterey County, California, United States: Hess 2021 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from vineyards in the Salinas Mountain ranges and the low valleys in Monterey County. Crisp, lush and smooth on the palate, this Cali Chard is showing ripe tropical fruits, lemon tarte, vanilla and juicy acidity that lingers on. So good now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled herbed chicken, pan-seared scallop dishes, lobster. Drink: 2024 - 2026 986778 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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