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Vintages Release July 8, 2023

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Red Wine

Montes Outer Limits Cgm 2021, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Outer Limits Cgm 2021 is a bright and juicy, full-bodied red wine blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from vines grown in the granitic soils of Marchigüe on the western side of the Colchagua Valley. Fragrant and concentrated with bright cherry, red berry, cocoa, fine herbs and sweet toasty oak spice flavours that linger on the palate. Tannins are structured and pleasantly grippy. Pour with roast chicken. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled rib steak, fricassee rabbit, baked quail stuffed with wild mushrooms. Drink: 2023 - 2028 541136 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2020, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Charles Baker Picone Vineyard 2020 Riesling is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula wine region. Vinemount Ridge's Picone Vineyard vines are now over 45 years of age. This wine is a consistent crowd pleaser and is elegant and vibrant on the palate with ripe green apple, lime zest, white pepper flavours and minerally notes. Chill and enjoy it with slow-roasted pork belly. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver paté. Drink: 2023 - 2030 241182 10.5% M 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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