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Vintages Release October 5, 2024

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Red Wine

Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2022, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From Bolgheri, Tuscany wine region, Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2022 is the second wine of Ornellaia and is a full-bodied, rich and powerful Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot red wine blend with layers of ripe dark fruits, dark chocolate, cedar brush and baking spice flavours creamy and vibrant on the palate. Beautiful now, it will drink well into 2035. If having tonight, decant it for two hours prior to serving it with a juicy prime rib done rare. Food pairings: lamb tagine, roast rack of lamb, beef long ribs on the barbie. Drink: 2024 - 2035 606194 14% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 95/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Faustino Cava, Cava D.O., Spain: Faustino Reserva Cava is a great value traditional method bubble at $16. Bone-dry, medium-bodied and zesty with a persistent mousse of tropical fruit, citrus zest, chalky and nutty flavours refreshing on the palate. The cuvĂ©e for this bubble was made from Macabeo and Chardonnay grapes. Chill and enjoy it today on the patio. Cava food pairings: tapas, grilled sardines, iberico ham and salty cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 29948 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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