Vintages New Release Collection – April 12, 2025

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Elegant opulence

CARODORUM ISSOS CRIANZA 2020 DO Toro, Spain 43626 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2 This dark-ruby-colored wine offers aromas of raspberry liqueur, clove and roasted red and yellow pepper. It is full on the palate, with luxurious tannins and flavors of black- berry preserves, black cherry, anisette, dark chocolate and orange zest. A soft note of violet persists into the enduring finish. Score: 92 (Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast , July 1, 2023) TYRRELL’S RUFUS STONE HEATHCOTE SHIRAZ 2022 Heathcote, Victoria, vegan 91488 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2 An outlier of the range, moving away from the spiritual Hunter turf. Ancient Cambrian soils, the oldest in the world. This wine was once a behemoth. Today, tidily compact and eminently drinkable despite the fuller weight, sweeter brood of fruit and the reductive ode to tension. Tapenade, blue fruit, iodine and a hint of menthol. A little gritty across the edges, but will placate those on the hunt for richer, slightly throaty styles. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, Sept. 12, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity New at Vintages

Full-bodied & Smooth