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Wines of The Year Dozen

Wines of the Year Dozen
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From thrilling arrivals to fantastic favorites, 2025 was yet another year of delicious wines. This year-end collection features our 12 best wine buys, including a gold-medal Côtes-du-Rhône, a 96-point Trebbiano and more. Save $77.
Wines of The Year Dozen
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12 Bottles

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Schroeder Estate Patagonia Pinot Noir 2024

Regular price: $24.99 per bottle
Prime Patagonia Pinot

Wine Details

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • ArgentinaArgentina
  • Pinot Noir
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2026
Schroeder Estate Patagonia Pinot Noir

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Schroeder Estate Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied red wine with cherry, raspberry and plum aromas, complemented by notes of sweet cedar. The palate delivers similar flavors, plus silky tannins and a long, gently spiced finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Salmon, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, mushrooms, tuna steak.

The Black Stump Reserve Shiraz 2023

Regular price: $21.99 per bottle
Old Vine Australian Shiraz Reserve

Wine Details

Gold
90
90PTS
  • Red - Full Bodied
  • AustraliaAustralia
  • Shiraz
  • Vegan
  • 14% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2027
The Black Stump Reserve Shiraz

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
The Black Stump Reserve is a big, rich red with aromas of ripe blackberry, mocha spice and subtle vanilla notes. Look for the same flavors on the lusciously rich palate. Elegant and well structured with rounded tannins and a long, silky-smooth finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Barbecue, sausage, pizza, lamb, meaty pasta, burgers.

Saserello Rosso 2022

Regular price: $16.99 per bottle
Dark-Fruited Sicilian Red

Wine Details

Gold
91
91PTS
  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • ItalyItaly
  • Red blend
  • 13.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • 31 December 2026
Saserello Rosso

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Saserello is a full-bodied red wine with ripe plum, rich black cherry and spice aromas. The palate offers mouthfilling dark fruit, black pepper and toasty vanilla flavors, plus elegant tannins and a long, complex finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Republique Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Regular price: $32.99 per bottle
Velvety Paso Robles Cabernet

Wine Details

Republique Cabernet Sauvignon

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
République is a full-bodied red wine with black currant, plum and cigar box aromas, underpinned by hints of clove and vanilla. On the palate, Moroccan spices wrap around a core of rich black plums and berry. Soft tannins frame the long, rounded finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, lamb, game, burgers, meaty pasta, aged cheeses.

Aluado Alicante Bouschet Reserva 2022

Regular price: $21.99 per bottle
Sumptuous Portuguese Reserva

Wine Details

Gold
94
94PTS
Aluado Alicante Bouschet Reserva

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Aluado Reserva is a full-bodied red wine with intense blackberry and cinnamon spice aromas. The full, deliciously fresh palate delivers black plum, cassis, blackberry, vanilla and cinnamon flavors, leading to a long, smooth finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Pork, steak, hearty stews (with or without meat), braised red meats, sausage.

Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano 2024

Regular price: $15.99 per bottle
Barrel-Aged Australian Trebbiano

Wine Details

Packaging Pioneers
Gold
96
96PTS
  • White - Dry
  • AustraliaAustralia
  • Trebbiano
  • Vegan
  • 12% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 06 January 2026
  • Packaging Pioneer
Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Trimboli Salvatore is a crisp dry white wine with ripe lemon, citrus fruit and delicate nutty aromas. The refreshing palate offers similar flavors and a long, creamy finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Antipasti, grilled or poached seafood, cured meats, salads, grilled/roasted vegetables.

Vilarissa Valley 2023

Regular price: $24.99 per bottle
Top-Estate Portuguese Red

Wine Details

Silver
92
92PTS
  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • PortugalPortugal
  • Red blend
  • 12.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2027
Vilarissa Valley

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Vilarissa Valley is a rich, full-bodied red wine with vibrant violet-accented aromas of red plums, cherries and red currants. The palate offers more intense fruit flavors held in by velvety tannins across a persistent finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Hearty stews (with or without meat), barbecue, pork, meaty pastas, aged cheeses.

Domaine de Longuet Viognier 2024

Regular price: $19.99 per bottle
Beautiful French Viognier

Wine Details

Packaging Pioneers
  • White - Dry
  • FranceFrance
  • Viognier
  • Vegan
  • 12.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 04 January 2026
  • Packaging Pioneer
Domaine de Longuet Viognier

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Domaine de Longuet is a medium-bodied white wine with bright floral and peachy-spice aromas. On the palate, look foward to flavors of ripe stone fruit and honeysuckle with a fresh finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Seafood (esp. lobster, crab or scallops with butter sauces), spicy dishes, holiday classics like turkey and honey-glazed hams, cheese platters.

Törley Estate Cuvée Bálo 2023

Regular price: $15.99 per bottle
Boutique Hungarian White

Wine Details

Törley Estate Cuvée Bálo

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Törley Estate Cuvée Bálo is a crisp, dry white wine with lemon, lime, peach and honey aromas and flavors. The palate is fresh and elegant.
Wine Food Pairings
Seafood, soft cheeses, grilled chicken, rosted squash.

Cuvée Prestigieux Côtes du Rhône 2023

Regular price: $18.99 per bottle
Delicious Côtes-du-Rhône

Wine Details

Gold
Cuvée Prestigieux Côtes du Rhône

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Cuvée Prestigieux is a medium-bodied red wine with bright red fruit, wild herb and black olive aromas. The elegant palate offers rich blackberry flavors, supported by hints of sage and rosemary. Fine, structured tannins and a long, concentrated finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Aymura Chardonnay 2024

Regular price: $23.99 per bottle
Mountain-Fresh Chilean Chardonnay

Wine Details

Silver
Gold
88
88PTS
Aymura Chardonnay

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Aymura is a medium-bodied white wine with generous fruity aromas, plus a touch of ripe melon and tropical fruit. The palate is intense, persistent and concentrated, with vibrant, melon, green apple and mineral notes.
Wine Food Pairings
Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, risotto, soft cheeses.

Paraje Lencia Toro Reserva 2020

Regular price: $29.99 per bottle
Luxurious Spanish Reserva

Wine Details

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • SpainSpain
  • Tempranillo
  • Vegan
  • 14.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2030
Paraje Lencia Toro Reserva

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Paraje Lencia is a full-bodied red wine with aromas of blackberries, cassis and sweet spice. The palate offers similar flavors, with a long, velvety, finely balanced finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Tapas, cured meat/charcuterie, lamb, game, chorizo, roasted vegetables, firm cheeses.