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Vintages Release November 18, 2023

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Red Wine

San Pedro Sideral 2021, Cachapoal Valley, D.O., Chile: Sideral 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Carmenère, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc grapes sourced from the Cachapoal Valley wine region. The wine was aged for 16 months in oak barrels (20% new) as well as in 2,000-litre casks. From a cool vintage, the wine is fresh and generous on the palate with bright red berry fruit, cherry, fine herbs and tomato leaf aromas and flavours with brilliant acidity on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and pleasantly chewy. A very elegant Chilean red wine that will continue to evolve in bottle for the next five years. Food pairings: bison burgers, roast duck, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2033 632927 14.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 95/100. November 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Vilmart et Cie Grande Réserve 1er Cru Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Vilmart et Cie Grande Réserve Premier Cru Champagne is a rich, toasty, full-bodied bubble with a vibrant, seductive mousse of Asian pear, soft orange citrus, toasted almond, nectarine, lime zest, ginger and anise flavours with a kiss of spice on the palate. Disgorged October 2019. So easy to chill and enjoy anytime! Champagne food pairings: smoked fish, fried chicken, chips and dip, quiche, brunch fare, egg dishes, grilled chicken, caviar on toast. Drink: 2023 - 2025 12619 12.5% D 750 mL $82.95 Score: 93/100. November 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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