Vintages New Release – August 1 2026

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CHILE ž RED WINE

DANDELION MENAGERIE OF THE BAROSSA GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/ MATARO Barossa, South Australia The strong ’24 release sees a blend of 58/22/20% grenache/shiraz/mataro matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Bright crimson with a wave of ripe satsuma plum, red cherry and blueberry fruits with some cranberry lift and hints of Medina spice, dried citrus rind, meadow flowers, Chinese barbecue shop, turned earth, cold tea, anise and chocolate-dipped raspberries. Medium weighted with a freshness to its travel, pure, savoury fruit, fine, sandy tannins and a real easy-drinking style. Drink from: 2026. Drink by: 2038. Special Value. Score: 94 (Dave Brookes, winecompanion.com.au, May 4, 2026) Full-bodied & Smooth 399899 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

ESCUDO ROJO GRAN RESERVA PINOT NOIR Valle de Casablanca (Baron Philippe de Rothschild)

A new pinot noir with aromas of sliced straw berries, lemongrass, stems and roses that follow through to a medium body with firm tannins and acidity that gives freshness and bright character on the palate. Peaches, too. 30% whole bunch fermentation ... Excellent value. Attractive to drink now but will improve with age. Drink or hold [through 2028]. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 9, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 44588 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

AUSTRALIA ž WHITE WINE

ANGOVE PINOT GRIS ƒ South Australia, sustainable

FOWLES ARE YOU GAME? PINOT NOIR Victoria

This single-vineyard Pinot Gris was harvested from the Nanya Vineyard at night to ensure that the grapes remained as cool as possible during the transition from vine to winery, where they were cool-fermented. The wine is vibrant, fresh and crisp, with a bold, fruit-forward personality, generous apple, pear, lemon, mouth-watering acidity, and mineral on the close. Pair with seafood, salads and sun. Aromatic & Flavourful 50150 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 4 Organic product

This Pinot Noir includes a splash of Shiraz (the next vintage will have 5% Sangiovese), high lighting the fun, innovative approach Fowles has towards winemaking. There’s considerable quality and value here, with notable cherry, red berry and earth notes, plus just a delicate hint of spice. Approachable and very drinkable. This will drink through 2030+. Medium-bodied & Fruity 50164 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

AUSTRALIA ž RED WINE BYRON & HAROLD RAGS TO RICHES CABERNET SAUVIGNON

HARE’S CHASE IRONSCRAPER SHIRAZ Barossa Valley, South Australia Opaque with smooth black and blue fruit, eucalyptus, and baking spice on the nose, the palate is velvety and ripe with plush fruit and a lingering, warm finish. Shiraz of the Year. Red Wine Producer of the Year. Score: 95 (Sommeliers Choice Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 33730 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2

Margaret River, Western Australia, vegan If ever a vintage, variety and region combined to o¦er a slam dunk, it must surely be Margaret River Cabernet from 2023 ... enticing aromas of black cherries, graphite, licorice, blackberries, plums, tobacco leaves and warm earth. The wine has focus, a fine balance, sleek tannins, juicy acidity and is of medium length. It will drink impressively for the best part of a decade. Drink by: 2025-2035. Score: 92 (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com, June 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 50142 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

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