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Vintages Release April 27, 2024

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White Wine

Yalumba GEN Organic Chardonnay 2022, South Australia, Australia: Yalumba's Gen 2022 Chardonnay is a rich and spicy Chard with ripe peach, pineapple, fennel and lemon curd flavours fresh and creamy on the palate with a lingering tropical fruit note on the finish. Certified organic in 2010, the Carypidis Family Vineyard in Virginia has produced high quality Chardonnay for Yalumba for over 25 years, along with a Chardonnay planting at Waikerie and the winery's first organic grower, the Barich family, at Loxton. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork chops, roast chicken, grilled seafood. Drink: 2024 - 2025 33592 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Ancient Peaks Pearl Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Santa Margarita Ranch in Paso Robles, Ancient Peaks Pearl 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is an estate grown Cab from a single vineyard just 14 miles away from the Pacific ocean. Grapes are sustainably grown and the wine is aged in 100% new French oak barrels. Beautifully crafted, elegant and complex with layers of blackberry, black olive, anise and toasty oak spice flavours with a long, supple and satisfying finish on a smoky vanilla note, enjoy it with roast beef dinner through 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow-braised beef brisket, pork roast, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2030 36761 12.9% XD 750 mL $106.95 Score: 95/100. April 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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