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Vintages Release July 8, 2023

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Dessert Wine

Domaine Poulet & Fils Tradition Clairette De Die Sparkling, Rhône A.P., France: From Domaine Poulet & Fils, Tradition Clairette De Die is produced in the Méthode dioise ancestrale from hand-harvested grapes and is a blend of 75% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and 25% Clairette Blanche. The wine is fresh, fruity and a pretty pale yellow in the glass with aromas of apple/pear compote, floral, nutty and citrus flavours sweet and vibrant on a fine mousse. Chill and enjoy it as an aperitif or with an apple tarte. Lovely at 7% abv. Awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours International de Lyon. Clairette De Die Sparkling food pairings: fresh fruit cup, lemon custard pie, almond biscotti. Drink: 2023 - 2025 460758 8% S 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Quinta Do Pinto Touriga Nacional 2017, Alenquer, Lisboa D.O.C., Portugal: Quinta Do Pinto Reserva 2017 Touriga Nacional is produced from grapes sourced from Alenquer, Lisboa wine region. Dry, full-bodied and powerful, the wine is concentrated with dark berry, prune jam, earthy, spicy and minty flavours rich on the palate. Drink or hold to 2028, but if drinking tonight, decant the wine for an hour or two prior to pouring it with a juicy steak or bison burgers from the grill. Touriga Nacional food pairings: smoked and slow-braised meats, meaty or lentil stews, Porchetta. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31184 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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