Vintages New Release Collection – April 26, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE CONT’D

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

SOHO PEGGY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable [Part of SOHO’s White Collection line.] It’s brilliantly expressed on the nose, showing feijoa, kaffir lime, green rockmelon and lemon sorbet aromas, followed by a lively palate that’s filled with juicy fruit intensity. Splendidly styled with a lengthy exuberant finish, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 144386 (XD) 750 mL $18.00 2 As seen in The $18 Solution

RAPAURA SPRINGS ROHE AWATERE VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2021* Marlborough, South Island Offering gorgeous fruit purity as well as elegant complexity, the wine shows sweet cherry, floral, olive and subtle spice aromas, leading to a beautifully weighted palate delivering refined texture and rounded mouthfeel. Silky, flowing and lingering with poise and sophistication. At its best: now to 2029. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2022) Medium-bodied & Fruity 25804 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

NEW ZEALAND – ROSÉ WINE

STONELEIGH WILD VALLEY ROSÉ 2024 Marlborough, South Island The Stoneleigh Wild Valley Rosé is wild fermented (using the natural vineyard yeast collected on the fruit at harvest) in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is bright and lifted, with tangy raspberry, strawberry and spice tones. The vibrant acidity makes it a great option for tomato-based dishes, grilled salmon, or a Tex-Mex quinoa salad. Easygoing & Fruity 15267 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 Featured in Warm-Weather Wines

SPY VALLEY PINOT GRIS 2022* Marlborough, South Island

Off-dry pinot gris with honeysuckle, tree fruit/ripe pear, green nectarine and green apple flavours. A hint of sweetness helps promote a silken texture and adds a little weight to the texture. Drink date: 2024-2027. Score: 93 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, March 8, 2024) Off-dry & Fruity 41807 (M) 750 mL $19.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE

COTERIE BY WILDEBERG SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 WO Coastal Region, vegan

VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable This is instantly appealing on the nose with kiwifruit, grapefruit, apricot and lime zest aromas. The palate delivers terrific fruit power and persistency, com- bined with juicy acidity, finishing wonderfully long and delicious. At its best: now to 2026. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 974527 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 1

Wildeberg’s white Bordeaux blend is always one of its finest wines, made with deftly assembled Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The old vine concentration of the two Semillon blocks is very evident on the palate, giving richness and texture to the blend. Kelp, pink grapefruit and mineral acidity complete the picture. Drink date: 2023 2027. Score: 93 (timatkin.com, South Africa

Special Report 2023 ) Aromatic & Flavourful 41859

(XD) 750 mL $25.95 2

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32 VINTAGES SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025

*Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.