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finish . An easy choice to pick this wine up ! ($ 21.99 )
( 93 ) Domaine Michaut Freres Chablis 2022 ( France ). This is a great example of a plush and luxuriously textured Chablis . Abundant stone fruit notes like apricot and mango with the classic Chablis minerality that produces a dry but rich finish . ($ 29.99 )
( 93 ) Vale Dona Maria Superior Douro Red Blend ( Portugal ). Produced from a combination of typical Douro Valley varieties — touriga nacional , touriga franca , tinta roriz ( tempranillo ) and alicante bouschet — the blend creates a wine with complexity , accessible tannins and dark fruit . A great wine to accompany a wide range of meats and cheeses . ($ 20 )
( 93 ) Laurenz V . Singing Grüner Veltliner 2023 ( Austria ). Grüner veltliner is one of the lesser-known but best food-pairing wine varieties available . A lovely pale gold , with greenish hints in the glass , the nose and palate demonstrate plenty of bright clean tree fruit , with a hint of spice . The wine finishes with balanced fruit and acidity . ($ 18 )
( 92 ) Paulo Laureano Ema ’ s Vineyard Red Blend 2021 ( Portugal ). Produced in one of Portugal ’ s most prolific
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regions , this blend of regional varieties provides plenty of depth of fruit , mostly aragonez , and trincadeira with some alicante bouschet and tinta grossa . All of the components work together to create a wine with great complexity , and a supple and mid-weight mouthfeel . Very flexible , with its ability to pair well with a wide range of foods , only adds to its high-quality nature . ($ 17 )
( 92 ) Domaine Michaut Freres Petit Chablis 2023 ( France ). A smooth and rounded version of the Domaine ’ s Chablis . Abundant stone fruit notes but also lemon curd , pear and crisp apple are wrapped up by a touch of minerality . ($ 26.99 )
( 92 ) Laurent Delaunay Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2023 ( France ). A vibrant and captivating red from a 5th generation winemaker . Supple and well integrated with notes of cherry , raspberry and a hint of black currants . It has the acidity to make it very food friendly , but is also balanced with a smooth finish . ($ 19.99 )
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( 91 ) La Vostra Prosecco Superior DOCG 2023 ( Italy ). Easy drinking but crisp and lively . This prosecco shows the brand ’ s exceptional style with fine bubbles that burst with citrus flavors , green apple and
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floral blossoms . Delicious , and sure to bring enjoyment with every sip . ($ 16.99 )
( 91 ) Guy Mousset Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023 ( France ). Strawberry jam and sweet baking spices envelop you as you take a sip . The tannins are subtle , but fine , creating a medium-bodied , fruit-driven wine . Well integrated , with a freshness that makes this a perfect yearround red . ($ 14.99 )
( 91 ) Chateau Paradis Casseuil Blanc 2023 ( France ). A classic Bordeaux Blanc from the estate winery belonging to Lafite Rothschild . Notes of bright citrus : lemon , lime zest and clementine . The minerality provides a great backbone to complement chicken and fish dishes . ($ 19.99 )
( 91 ) Dolia Cannonau di Sardegna 2022 ( Italy ). A red that ’ s packed with ripe red fruits and a touch of crushed black pepper . Full-bodied and structured , this would easily harmonize with many types of food , from lighter fare like cheese to heavier stews . ($ 16.99 )
( 91 ) Chateau Paradis Casseuil Rouge 2022 ( France ). This is a round , bouncy and fresh red from a Lafite Rothschild estate winery . Bright red fruit notes lead with hints of oak and earthiness that yearn for a charcuterie board . The
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wine has structure and black fruit notes to round out the palate . ($ 19.99 )
( 90 ) Nero Oro Rosso Riserva 2021 ( Italy ). A structured and full-bodied red . This wine has great density and is filled with notes of raspberry , spice , blackberries and a hint of plum . While it is full-bodied , it is still clean and fresh on your palate . ($ 16.99 )
( 90 ) Laurent Delaunay Beaujolais 2023 ( France ). Classic fun , easy-drinking Beaujolais from a fifth-generation wine maker . Silky , refreshing with soft tannins . Juicy cherries , raspberries and a touch of florality . ($ 10.99 )
( 90 ) Laurent Delaunay Beaujolais Villages 2023 ( France ). A very charming expression of Beaujolais from a fifth-generation winemaker . Fresh strawberries , wildflowers and earth flood the palate with balanced acidity and a smooth mouthfeel . ($ 13.99 )
( 90 ) La Belle Angele Ruby Pinot Noir 2023 ( France ). A fruit-forward expression of the varietal , the grapes used for this blend were selected from the producer ’ s top vineyards in Southern France . This approachable , easy-drinking , oak-aged pinot noir shows expressive notes of red plum , cherries and mixed berries . ($ 14.99 )•
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