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Vintages Release January 21, 2025

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Red Wine

Paddy Borthwick Paper Road Pinot Noir 2022, Wairarapa, New Zealand: Paddy Borthwick’s Paper Road 2021 Pinot Noir from the Wairarapa region delivers an enticingly fragrant and juicy profile. The nose is expressive with dark cherry, ripe plum, and hints of cedar brush spice, intertwined with fine garden herbs. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is succulent and smooth, its fine-grained tannins adding texture and depth. The finish is silky with a touch of spice, making for a beautifully complex and savoury wine. Pinot Noir food pairings: Lamb ragu, turkey, margherita pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2026 179770 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Château Saint-Roch Tangerina Orange Wine 2022, Côtes Catalanes I.G.P., France: This wine presents a captivating salmon-orange hue and a fragrant bouquet of floral and fruity aromas. Expect vibrant notes of melon, peach, orange, and persimmon, with subtle hints of lychee and lemon blossom. Medium-bodied, it delivers excellent freshness with a smooth, rounded texture. A blend of 80% Grenache Gris, 15% Viognier, and 5% Muscat Petits Grains, it was fermented on its skins for 2-3 weeks, lending a complex yet delicate profile. Ready to enjoy now, this wine is both lively and approachable. Orange Wine food pairings: Chicken with citrus cream sauce, grilled salmon. Drink: 2025 - 2025 39147 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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