Vintages New Release Collection – April 11, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

NEW ZEALAND “ RED WINE

TOI TOI CLUTHA PINOT NOIR 2023 Central Otago, South Island, sustainable Wonderfully fruited and enticing, the wine shows dark plum, sweet cherry, thyme, mushroom and toasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity with fleshy texture and fine-grained tannins, making it splendidly structured and persistent. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) $27.95 2 Featured in Wine Wonders of New Zealand Medium-bodied & Fruity 12607 (XD) 750 ml

KONO SOUTH ISLAND PINOT NOIR 2022 South Island, sustainable Matured in French oak, this finely integrated, elegant Pinot Noir brings layers of red berry and spice, with hints of wild thyme. Persistent, balanced finish. [Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, 2024) $22.95 1 Featured in Wine Wonders of New Zealand Medium-bodied & Fruity 19623 (XD) 750 ml CRAGGY RANGE TE KAHU GIMBLETT GRAVELS SINGLE VINEYARD RED BLEND 2022 Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay, North Island This may be Merlot-dominant, but the two Cab varieties make their mark via savory herbs and spice, graphite and toasted dark chocolate. There’s plenty of appealing dark cherry and blackberry fruit notes here, too. A lovely lift of acidity, fine, savory tannins, violets and and tangy blue and blackberry fruit linger to a long finish. Elegant, expressive, well made and a bargain for the quality. Editors’ Choice. Score: 94 (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast , May 1, 2025) $32.95 2 Featured in Wine Wonders of New Zealand Medium-bodied & Fruity 493023 (XD) 750 ml

SOUTH AFRICA “ WHITE WINE RADFORD DALE VINUM CHENIN BLANC 2023 WO Stellenbosch, vegan Grapes from the same Lynedoch vineyard planted in 1969 that supplies Radford Dale’s top-end Renaissance bottling. 40% matured in foudre, the rest in a combination of 228-, 300- and 500-litre barrels. Citrus, peach and just the right amount of leesy, waxy complexity on the nose. Great fruit concentration, punchy acidity and pithy, slightly bitter finish. Old-vine Chenin treated with the lightest of hands to great effect. Score: 94 (Christian Eedes, winemag.co.za, Sept. 17, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 13338 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA “ RED WINE

PADDY BORTHWICK PAPER ROAD PINOT NOIR 2023 Wairarapa, North Island

MULDERBOSCH FAITHFUL HOUND 2023 WO Stellenbosch Blueberry and chocolate-orange aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with medium-chewy tannins. Juicy fruit. A blend of 44% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, 11% petit verdot and 4% malbec. Drink in 2026 [through 2030+]. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 13, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 922443 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

Sweetly ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, olive, and warm spice aromas. The palate displays juicy fruit intensity with supple texture and well-balanced tannins, making it beautifully harmonious with a lingering, tasty finish. At its best: now to 2028. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, May 2025) $24.95 2 Featured in Wine Wonders of New Zealand Medium-bodied & Fruity 179770 (XD) 750 ml

34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026