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Vintages Release October 5, 2024

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White Wine

Cave Spring Estate Grown Cave Spring Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring, Estate Grown Cave Spring Vineyard 2021 Chardonnay is produced from estate-grown fruit and is fresh, creamy, rounded and elegant on the palate with ripe apple, pear, lemon curd, baking spice, vanilla and minerally notes. A consistently great and expressive Chardonnay with grapes sourced from high-elevation vineyards in dolostone, clay, limestone and gneiss soils, the grapes also benefit from the cooling breezes off of Lake Ontario. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, lobster in butter, corn dishes, pork, fried chicken, almonds, brie, camembert. Drink: 2024 - 2026 256552 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Cabriz Colheita Selecionada 2020, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Cabriz 2020 is an amazing value, dry, full-bodied red blend from the Dão wine region at $14. Produced from 40% Alfrocheiro Preto, 40% Aragonez and 20% Touriga Nacional, you can expect this robust, smoky and vibrant red to be a perfect match with anything from the BBQ. Look for smoky, brambly red with dark fruit, savoury herbs, dark spices and vibrant food-friendly acidity. Tannins are firm. Food pairings: blackened chicken, barbecued beef roast, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2024 247973 13% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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